YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
Fall 2022 - Issue 2
Graduate Studies and Double Degree

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. WELCOME ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

• 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
  Welcome session with your engineering department (Master, DESS and Ph.D)
  Venue: The classroom of your session will be confirmed later and will be assigned by engineering department.
  
  Double degree with an integrating semester students do not have to attend this welcome session. See the information about the double degree webinar. 
   
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Welcome cocktail hosted by Polytechnique Montréal and your student association AÉCSP (Master, DESS, Ph.D and double degree)
  In addition to attending presentations, you will have the opportunity to interact with students, professors and staff members of your department during a cocktail reception.
  Venue: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier - 2700, chemin de la Tour, 3^rd floor of the Lassonde Buildings
  
  Mandatory Registration

2. GO-POLY WEBINARS

✔️ Not to be missed for double degree students:
A welcome webinar on registration, course selection and transitioning to the master's degree will be held specifically for you on August 10, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Quebec time).

3. STUDENT COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

4. HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE

*IMPORTANT: INSURANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All international students are automatically registered to the international student health and hospital insurance (ASHEE). Coverage begins as soon as they arrive, no earlier than August 15 for the 2022 fall semester. They are also enrolled in the dental portion of the group plan offered by the AÉCSP as of the fall semester (see above), with the exception of double degree students in the integrating semester.

Attention: Several students (including most students from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxemburg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Romania) can be exempted from ASHEE and thus benefit from Quebec's Health Insurance Plan (RAMQ) and AÉCSP's health and dental insurance plan.

Visit our section:

Insurance for international students

5. IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF FRENCH

The Université de Montréal's Language School offers credited French courses for all levels. Submit an application for admission, then 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 during the summer and you must register very early!

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.).

6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Accueil Plus (Welcome Plus)

Accueil Plus is for international students arriving at the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. The services offered are free and will offer peace of mind at your arrival! Benefit from an easier and simpler way for accessing the Canada BorderServices Agency and the opportunity to communicate with the Accueil Plus agents at a reception booth. Register today!

Any questions?

• Visit the GO-Poly website.
• Send us an email at info@polymtl.ca.