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YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
Fall 2024 - Issue #1
International Thematic Clusters in Engineering

GO-Poly is a welcome and integration program created specifically for you. Follow us for an optimal start in your new university environment!
  1. GO-Poly: your welcome and integration program
  2. Getting settled in Montréal
  3. Registration and course selection
  4. Finances
  5. Improve your level of French
  6. International students

1. GO-POLY: YOUR WELCOME AND INTEGRATION PROGRAM
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WELCOME TO POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL!

The GO-Poly program will provide you with all the information you need to start your studies at Polytechnique Montréal through newsletters, a website, webinars and numerous welcome activities.

GO-Poly website

⇒ NOT TO BE MISSED: THE NEW STUDENT JOURNEY
Discover the timeline of important steps to follow before and during your first semester with the new student journey. It's an essential checklist!

See my checklist

2. GETTING SETTLED IN MONTRÉAL
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Still haven't found a place to live in Montreal? Start your search now!

To learn about types of housing, Montréal rental market's rules, websites to start your research and settling in (internet, electricity, home insurance, etc.), take a look at the housing section of our website.

Moving to Montréal section

You can also watch our video "Looking for accommodations in Montreal" (please select English subtitles on YouTube):

3. REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTION

→ Registration
You will have to confirm your registration for the 2024 Fall semester in your Student File (dossier étudiant) during the period mentioned in the academic calendar, from August 6 to September 10.

→ Course schedule
You won't have to make any course selections. Your course schedule will appear in your student file approximately three working days after you register.

→ START OF CLASSES: MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

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4. FINANCES
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Avoid financial stress by learning more about:

  • Tuition fees
  • Students' approximate annual budget
  • Scholarships

Learn more

5. IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF FRENCH
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Exchange students can sign up for a French language course per semester, taught at the Université de Montréal. In order to do so, Polytechnique students must register through the Inter-University Transfer Authorization application (AEHE) platform (after a placement test).

Procedures - Inter-University Transfer Application

Placement tests are held during the summer (June and July). Register early! For more information, consult the procedure to follow on their website.

6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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You can come for your one-term exchange as visitors with a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA), depending on your nationality. You can also come as a student, equipped with a CAQ for studies and a study permit.  

Immigration procedures

You will not be able to enter Canada if you do not have all the necessary authorizations. Pay close attention to possible arrival dates for your studies at Polytechnique.

➡️ A PIECE OF ADVICE: Plan to arrive in Montreal at least two weeks before the start of classes, which begin on August 26, so that you can settle in properly.

➡️ DID YOU KNOW? Polytechnique Montréal has a website full of relevant information specifically for international students. Check it out!

International students website

⇒ NEXT GO-POLY NEWSLETTER: WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2024

Any questions?