GO-Poly

YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
2023 Winter Term - Issue 3
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 your welcome cocktail!
  2. Reminder: Registration and course selection
  3. Student ID card
  4. The Opus card
  5. Get a locker
  6. Support for differently-abled students
  7. Information for international students
    Immigration procedures
    Accueil plus welcome you on your arrival!
    Polybuddy Student Pairing Programme of the PolyExplore Committee
    International Student Welcome and networking event
  8. Improve your level of French or English

 
 

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

A welcome session will be held 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. This is an event not to be missed!

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

Welcome cocktail hosted by your student association (AÉCSP) and Polytechnique Montréal

As well as attend presentations, you will have the opportunity to exchange with students, professors and staff of your department in a convivial atmosphere. Registration is required.

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

Registration
 

2. REMINDER: REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTION

Please do not forget to confirm your registration for the Winter Term 2023 during the periods provided in the academic calendar, which are:

  • December 12 to 22, 2022;
  • January 5 to 20,2023.

To do so, you will need to collect your access code and password from your student file.

You will then be able to make your choice of courses and make changes to them.

Please note that no fees will be charged at registration. Payment of tuition fees will be made at a later date. An email from the Registrar's Office will be sent to you.

Please note! Before choosing a course, it is very important to complete your study plan with your supervisor or research director.

The study plan is mandatory for all new graduate students.

Learn more about the study plan

Have questions about course selection and the graduate study plan?
Watch the replay of the Go-Poly webinar on registration and courses selection and attend the next webinar: the graduate study plan.

💻 The Graduate Studies Plan
       Wednesday, December 14, 2022
       1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
 

3. STUDENT ID CARD
Finances

You can have your Polytechnique Montréal ID card produced by appointment only, from January 5,2023 (online appointment booking from December 15, 2022). This card is mandatory to circulate in the Polytechnique buildings during the term.

Important When attending your appointment, please have proof of photo identification with you. Accepted documents are health insurance card, driving licence and passport. 

Read more
 

4. THE OPUS CARD
Finances

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 étudiant or directly in the STM photo studio, located at 1755 Berri Street, Montreal. The latter will be processing student requests by appointment only.

Attention! To order the OPUS card online, you must already have your Polytechnique Montréal Student ID card, because the photo from your Polytechnique ID card will be used by the STM for your OPUS card. Please allow 24 hours for the transfer of your photo to your Student File. To see the Student ID card issuance schedule, please consult the Institutional Security Service website.

More information
 

5. GET A LOCKER
Finances

The request for a locker must be made online and is accessible through the Guichet virtuel étudiant. A locker is shared by two students, and can be assigned to you until the end of the winter session. If you don't have anyone, Building Services will match you with someone who has made a request.

More information
 

6. SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENTLY-ABLED STUDENTS 
Finances

Are you a differently-abled student? Have you benefited from accommodation measures during your previous studies? We invite you to contact the Students with Disabilities Support Team as soon as possible at sep-esh@polymtl.ca to schedule a meeting with an advisor.

More information
 

7. INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Immigration

Immigration procedures

Measures for entry into Canada
If you have any questions about coming to Canada, please visit the Entering Canada page.

We also encourage you to regularly consult government websites, such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency for the latest news.

Deadline to arrive in Canada
This is a reminder that classes will begin on January 9. To maintain registration for the Winter Term 2023, you must arrive in Canada by January 20, 2023, without exception, and be able to start your on-campus classes the following day.

Deferral of admission
If you are unable to arrive by this date, you will need to defer your admission to the next term, if your admission offer allows it. Read the deferral instructions according to your program.

➡️ Please remember to provide a copy of your immigration documents to the Polytechnique Registrar's Office upon arrival. For more information

Certificate for Entry into Canada
You should have received by email a personalized certificate to facilitate your arrival in Canada.
Feel free to use it, if needed, when you embark and/or enter Canada.

Accueil Plus welcome you on your arrival!

This free service for new international students arriving at Montréal-Trudeau airport will be offered in the winter term!

Enjoy a warm welcome at the kiosk and a fast track to the office of the Canada Border Services Agency upon your arrival in Montréal!

Learn more
Finances

Polybuddy Student Pairing Programme of the PolyExplore Committee

PolyExplore is an organisation led by students who, like you, have lived the experience of studying abroad.

Cultural and social activities are organized to help you discover Quebec to international students and allow you to carry out your own activities by providing you with information and contacts.

➡️ Registration is currently underway for a pairing with a Polytechnique student.

Registration
Finances

International Students Welcome
Start the term off on the right foot by attending the traditional International Student Welcome and networking evening for new international students. Registration required

📅 Wednesday 18 January 2023 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
📍 Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium, 3rd floor of the Lassonde Pavilions.

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8. IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF FRENCH OR ENGLISH
SSH

Improving your language level is important to succeed at Polytechnique Montréal, both academically and socially. We have courses to help you. Don't hesitate to register!

The course SSH0345 – Pratique du français écrit is for you if you already speak French and you wish to significantly develop the quality of your written expression (grammar, syntax, etc.). Please note that SSH0345 is not a course for beginners.

SSH3351 – Anglais pour ingénieurs 1 (Elementary level to Intermediate - 1 level) and SSH3352 – Anglais pour ingénieurs 2 (Intermediate - 2 level) are tailor-made courses, depending on your language level, with reminders of grammar and technical vocabulary. They will allow you to improve your understanding of technical documents and improve your oral skills. A placement test will be held during the first class of the semester to make sure that you are in the appropriate level.
 

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