GO-Poly

YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
2022 Fall Term - Issue 4
International Thematic Clusters in Engineering

GO-Poly is a welcome and integration program created specifically for Polytechnique Montréal's new students. Follow us for an optimal start at your new university!
  1. Upcoming webinars
  2. Registration for the 2022 fall semester
  3. GO-Poly tutorials and information technology tools
  4. Your student association
  5. Guided tours
  6. Student ID card
  7. Prepare your arrival in Canada
  8. International students welcome activity
  9. New student journey
 

1. UPCOMING WEBINARS
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Numerous webinars on topics that are essential to your arrival at Polytechnique Montréal are planned before and during the back to school season.

See the list of webinars and add them to your calendar today to attend them live. Please note that they will also be available in replay.

  • Cultural Adaptation for International Students
    Friday, August 12, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
    For:International Students
    Registration
     
  • Presentation of the Association étudiante de Polytechnique - an introduction to the social aspect
    Thursday, August 18, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
    For: Undergraduate Students (Preparatory Year, bachelor, certificate, exchange)
    Registration (in French only)
     
  • Health and dental Insurance (ASEQ)
    Thursday, August 19, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
    For: New students
    Registration
     

Many more webinars are planned between now and mid-September!

See the list of webinars
 

2. REGISTER FOR THE 2022 FALL SEMESTER 
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Do not forget to confirm your registration for the fall 2022 semester during the periods mentioned in the academic calendar, which is from August 10 to September 12, 2022.

You must retrieve your access code and password from your Student Record (Dossier étudiant).

 

Once you have confirmed your registration, the course selection and schedule you submitted at the time of your application will be available in your student file under the Horaire personnel. Within Clusters, it is not possible to make changes to your schedule.

Do you have questions about course selection?

A short online video on course selection is available.

View the short video
 

COURSES START ON AUGUST 29.
 

3. GO-POLY TUTORIALS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
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As part of the GO-Poly program, a group of experienced students has prepared a series of tutorials to help you understand the essential tools you will use throughout your studies at Polytechnique Montréal. You can also visit the IT tools section of our website. 
 

4. YOUR STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Polytechnique Student Association (AEP) mission is to provide its members with an academic environment that is conducive to growth. To accomplish this, AEP focuses on six main areas: student life, academic affairs, university affairs, services and communications.

INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES

Different student committees at Polytechnique Montréal have prepared a variety of fun integration activities for you.

It's the perfect opportunity to meet other students and build relationships that will last throughout your studies!

Find out about integration activities
 

5. GUIDED TOURS

Hosted by experienced students, the guided tours are a great way to get to know Polytechnique in a different way! The tour includes a visit to the Louise-Lalonde-Lamarre Library and a tour of the major buildings on campus.

Schedule:

  • Monday, August 22, 10 am to 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, August 23, 1: 30 pm to 3 pm
  • Wednesday, August 24, 1:30 pm to 3 pm
  • Friday, August 26, 10 am to 11:30 am
  • Monday, August 29, 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Location:
Departure in front of room M-1010 (1st floor of the Lassonde buildings)
 

6. STUDENT ID CARD
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The student ID card is mandatory to circulate in Polytechnique's buildings during the semester. New students who will be on campus during the Fall 2022 semester will be able to have their Polytechnique Montréal ID card issued on appointment. Visit the Institutional Security Service website for more information.

Dates:

  • Online appointment booking starting August 15, 2022
  • Appointments begin on August 22, 2022
     

Book an appointment
 

7. PREPARE YOUR ARRIVAL IN CANADA

Entry to Canada
It is mandatory to have all the necessary authorizations to study before considering coming to Canada. To find out what you need to do to come to Canada, consult:

 We remind you that the authorized deadline to enter Canada, and begin your Fall 2022 term, is September 12, 2022.

Reminder to register for Accueil Plus
We recommend that you register for the Accueil Plus (Welcome Plus) program. This will allow you to have a simplified route to the Canada Border Services Agency office and to benefit from a welcome at their rception booth.
Register

Administrative procedures
Between now and September 12, you will need to provide certain immigration documents to the Registrar's Office in order to maintain your registration for the Fall 2022 term. Some of you will also have to make arrangements for health and hospitalization insurance.
For all the details, consult the New Student Journey:
 

8. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME ACTIVITY

International student welcome activity

Would you like to meet other international students during the back to school season? Take part in one of the two events organized by Polytechnique's Student Services. Fun guaranteed!

Register now for one of the two evenings:

  • Tuesday, August 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register
     
  • Wednesday, September 7
     5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Register
 

9. NEW STUDENT JOURNEY
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Discover the timeline of important steps before and during your first term with the New Student Journey, developed based on your program of study. It's an essential checklist!

Read more

 
 

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