GO-Poly

YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
2023 Winter Term - Issue 4
Graduate Studies

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. Don't miss your welcome activity and welcome cocktail!
  2. GO-Poly tutorials
  3. Back-to-school kiosks
  4. Polytechnique Montréal's email address
  5. Reminder: Student ID card
  6. Your association and student activities
  7. Information for international students
 

1. DON'T MISS YOUR WELCOME ACTIVITY AND WELCOME COCKTAIL!

THURSDAY JANUARY 12 2023, 12:30

Don't miss your welcome session!

Join us on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. You will receive a wealth of information essential to your academic career at Polytechnique Montréal.

Your room number will be indicated on the GO-Poly website, according to your program of study or department.

Welcome cocktail from the Graduate Student Association and Polytechnique Montréal

There is still time to register for the Graduate Student Association and Polytechnique Montreal Welcome Cocktail. This is an evening not to be missed!

📅 Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium, 3rd floor of the Lassonde buldings.

Registration
 

2. GO-POLY TUTORIALS
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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. Each tutorial is associated with a checklist in PDF format that will allow you to have all the important information in writing.

It is a wonderful initiative created in a peer support approach: BY students, FOR students.
You'll learn about the computer access code, the student file, Moodle, Polytechnique email address, Via, and other useful information.

View the tutorials

Also, these same students have prepared a virtual guided tour of Polytechnique Montréal to help you find your way around the Lassonde buildings and the Main building.
Please select English subtitles on YouTube.
 

3. BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIOKS

Come and meet our friendly team of experienced students at the Back-to-school kiosk! You will be able to ask your questions individually to our welcome agents. They will offer you personalized support!

Schedule: January 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Locations: Lassonde buildings 1st floor, entrance M-1000 and Main building: 2nd floor, Student Lounge
 

4. POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL'S EMAIL ADDRESS
Finances

All Polytechnique Montréal students have an e-mail address in the form of "firstname.lastname@polymtl.ca". It will be activated within 48 hours of your registration. The inbox is accessible at www.imp.polymtl.ca but it is also possible to redirect your Polytechnique address to an e-mail address of your choice from your student file.

For more information, visit the IT Service website.
 

5. REMINDER: STUDENT IDENTITY CARD

You will be able to have your Polytechnique Montréal ID card produced by appointment only, starting January 5, 2023. Appointments can be made online.

This card is mandatory to circulate in the Polytechnique buildings during the term and to access the Library's resources.
 

Please bring proof of photo identification with you to your appointment. Accepted documents are health insurance card, driver's license and passport.

Book and appointment

If you have any questions, please contact the Institutional Security Service.
 

6. YOUR ASSOCIATION AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The Polytechnique Graduate Student Association (AÉCSP) represents all graduate students at Polytechnique Montréal. AÉCSP will accompany you on your journey, whether it is on a social, academic or professional level.

Various student groups at Polytechnique Montréal have prepared a variety of fun integration activities for you.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet other students and forge ties that will last throughout your studies!

📅 When you arrive on campus, look for the giant calendars to see the detailed schedule of activities.

Find out about student activities
 

7. INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Reminder of the requirements to come to Canada
Those coming to Canada for the 2023 winter term must make sure they have all the necessary immigration documents to enter Canada.

If you would like more information on the criteria for coming to Canada, the documents you need to have before you fly and the rules you need to follow when you arrive in Canada, visit the International Students website.

Packing your bags

Make sure you don't forget anything during your final preparations by consulting the "Pack your bags" section of our website.
"Packing your bags" section of our website.

Packing your bags

Treat yourself with Welcome Plus when you arrive!

Register in advance to receive a warm welcome at the kiosk and a simplified route to the Border Services Agency office upon your arrival in Montreal!

Welcome Plus is a free service for new international students arriving at Montréal-Trudeau airport.

Registration

Welcome Plus online information session
Register for the Welcome Plus online information session where welcome agents will present you a detailed guide to the Montreal area.

Date: Sunday, 8 January, 2023
Time: 1 pm. to 2 pm.
Connection link

International Student Welcome and Networking Evening

If you want to meet other international students during the new school year, take part in this fun evening organised by the GO-Poly team. Fun guaranteed!

➡️Register now:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
5:30 pm. to 7:30 pm.
Registration

 
 

Next newsletter: early January
We will discuss student life, Polytechnique Montréal's services
as well as many other useful information!

Have a question?

Please note that we will be closed for the holiday season from December 23 to January 4 inclusive. We will be happy to answer your questions upon our return.