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YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
20022
2022 Fall term - Issue n°5
International Thematic Clusters in Engineering

GO-Poly is a welcome and integration program created specifically for new Polytechnique Montréal students. Follow us for an optimal start in your new university environment!
  1. Back-to-school activities
  2. Important Dates
  3. OPUS card
  4. Lockers
  5. Purchase of academic supplies
  6. Campus maps
  7. International students

1. BACK-TO-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Info-rentrée kiosks

Come meet the members of the welcome team at “Info-Rentrée” kiosks!

Schedule:
From Monday, August 22 to
Friday, September 2,2022
8 am to 4 pm (weekdays only)

Location:
Lassonde buildings: 1st floor, at the entrance of M-1000
Main building: 2nd floor, Vitrine Ă©tudiante

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)

Student activities

Many other activities await you during La RentrĂ©e (back-to-school) as the Show de la rentrĂ©e (back-to-school show) on Friday, September 2 from 4 to 11 pm.

This is a cohesive and gathering event closing the Polytechnique Montreal's integration week.

Visit our website to learn more about all the student activities.

 

 International student welcome activity

Join us for this fun evening organized by Polytechnique's Student Services.
Fun guaranteed!

Register now:

  • Wednesday, September 7, 2022
    5:30 to 7:30 p.m
    Register

2. IMPORTANTES DATES

Start of class
Monday, August 29,2022

Confirming registration for 2022 Fall semester
Until Monday, September 12, 2022
How to confirm your registration

Course modification
Until Monday, September 12, 2022

For important dates, see the academic calendar.

3. OPUS CARD
OPUS

The OPUS card allows you to use public transportation in the city the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). If you are a full-time student (or considered a full-time student), you can pay reduced fares by purchasing a student OPUS card (photo required).

If you meet eligibility criteria, you can apply online from your Dossier Ă©tudiant or directly in the STM photo studio, located at 1755 Berri Street, Montreal. The latter will be processing student requests by appointment only. 

Consult the STM CEEL document explaining how to order the OPUS card online.   

Lear more about the OPUS card
 

4. LOCKERS

 2022-2023 application:

The request for a locker must be made online and is accessible through the Guichet virtuel Ă©tudiant.


⚠️Please note! Internet Explorer browser is not compatible with the Guichet virtuel Ă©tudiant application.

Learn more

5. PURCHASE OF ACADEMIC SUPPLIES

Coopoly is a cooperative bookstore is the ideal place to shop for books and academic supplies.

Schedule from August 15 to 26, 2022:
Monday to Friday
From 8 am to 5 pm

Visit the Coopoly website for details.

6. CAMPUS MAPS

Before you arrive at Polytechnique Montréal, take a look at campus maps to help you find your bearings!

See campus maps

7. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Immigration procedures

⚠️Please note! If you don't have all the required immigration authorizations to study in Canada, don't get on a plane! Why? You could be denied entry to Canada at the border; the Registrar's Office at Polytechnique will not be able to maintain your registration to the fall semester without your required authorizations.

Reminder: The Québec Acceptance Certificate Québec (CAQ) and the study permit are optional for students coming to Quebec for a one-term exchange (less than 6 months).

For more information, consult our website: Authorizations to Study. 

Administrative check-in

Until September 12, 2022, International Clusters students are required to provide certain documents. Some of you will also have to make arrangements for health and hospitalization insurance.For more details, visit the New student journey.

ACCUEIL PLUS

Learn about travelling around the city and benefit from reduced wait times at the Canadian Border at the MontrĂ©al airport with ACCUEIL PLUS. Registration is required.

ACCUEIL PLUS also offers online information sessions, before or after your arrival. These sessions will be offered in French and English and you must register 48 hours prior to their presentation.

See the sessions schedule and the registration links

 Any questions?