YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
2023 Summer term - Issue 1
Graduate Studies

GO-Poly is a welcome and integration program created specifically for Polytechnique Montréal's new students. Follow us for an optimal start in your new university environment!

1. GO-Poly: your welcome and integration program
2. Summer term organisation and start of course
3. Registration and course selection
4. Webinars
5. Student computer requirements
6. Finances
7. Looking for accommodations and moving to Montreal
8. Immigration procedures for international student
9. Improve your level of French

1. GO-POLY: YOUR WELCOME AND INTEGRATION PROGRAM

Also, check out the new student journey for graduate studies. 

2. SUMMER TERM ORGANISATION AND START OF COURSE

Deferring your offer of admission
Thinking about deferring the start of your graduate program to a later semester? It might be possible. First, check for which semesters your offer of admission is valid. This information is written on your letter of admission issued by the Polytechnique Montréal Registrar’s office. If your admission remains valid for one or more subsequent semesters, visit the deferring section of the GO-Poly website for more information.

3. REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTION

As a new graduate student, you will need to develop a study plan which will then allow you to make your course selection.

More information about the study plan

🌍 Note for international students admitted to the Professional Master's or to a Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS):

Since course offerings in most programs are very limited during the summer semester, determine your program’s course availability before deciding to arrive in Canada for the summer semester.
We recommend that you contact your supervisor (mentioned in your offer of admission) remotely, in order to discuss the feasibility of arriving during summer months. If necessary, please refer to admission deferral.

If you plan to start your program this summer, but the course offerings in your program are insufficient to guarantee full-time enrollment, please contact us at sep-international@polymtl.ca. We will provide you with details regarding immigration rules and the options available to you.

4. WEBINARS

5. STUDENT COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

6. FINANCES

7. LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND MOVING TO MONTREAL

➡️ Also, don't miss our advice for settling in Montreal.

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT RESIDENCES
The Université de Montréal ZUM residences offer the possibility to rent rooms from May 1 to August 24, 2023. Rates can be calculated on a monthly, weekly or nightly basis.

Rent a room

If you wish to live in residence in the 2023 Fall term, you will also need to register on the ZUM residences website, starting now. Please note that the number of rooms available is very limited.

Renting a room during the summer does not guarantee you a spot in the fall semester, so register now to maximize your chances of securing a spot!

8. IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

At this stage, you should be in the process of obtaining your Canadian immigration authorizations: CAQ for Studies, Study Permit, Temporary Resident Visa and/or Electronic Travel Authorization.

To study at Polytechnique Montreal, most students will need a CAQ for Studies, a Study Permit, and a Temporary Resident visa or an electronic travel authorization to enter Canada. These procedures can take several months depending on your nationality, your country of residence and the Canadian Visa Office where your applications will be processed. Read more about immigration procedures.

You cannot come to Canada if you do not have all the required immigration authorizations to study. As a precautionary measure, when purchasing your airline tickets, inquire about the conditions associated with flight rescheduling or cancellation.

See our web page about booking your ticket and possible arrival dates.

9. IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF FRENCH

The Université de Montréal's Language School offers credited French courses for all levels. Register to take a compulsory placement test. For more information, consult the procedure to follow on their website. Please note that placement tests are held in March. Register now!

During the fall and winter semesters, Polytechnique Montreal also offers the course SSH0345 - Pratique du français écrit. It is for you if you already speak French and you wish to significantly develop the quality of your written expression (grammar, syntax, etc.). 

Any questions?

• Visit the GO-Poly website.
• Email us at info@polymtl.ca.