YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER 2023 
Winter term - Issue n°5
Graduate Studies 


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!


THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023, 12:30

Welcome sessions

Thursday, January 12, 2023, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Attend the welcome organised by your engineering programm.

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

Welcome Cocktail of Polytechnique Montréal and the Graduate Student Association (AÉCSP)

There is still time to register for the Polytechnique MontrĂ©al and Graduate Student Association (AÉCSP) Welcome Cocktail. Registration is required.

  • Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Location: Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium (3rd floor of the Lassonde buildings)

Register for the Welcome cocktail                                                                                                       

Back-to-school kiosks

Come and meet our friendly student team at the back-to-school kiosks!

  • Dates: January 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Locations: Lassonde buildings: 1st floor, at entrance M-1000 and at the Main bulding: 2nd floor, Student Lounge

Guided tours

Hosted by experienced students, the guided tours are a great way to discover Polytechnique in a different way!
 

  • Schedule:
    Friday, January 6, 2023, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
    Monday, January 9, 2023, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
     
  • Location:
    departure in front of room M-1010 (1st floor of the Lassonde buildings)

Student identity card

You can obtain your Polytechnique MontrĂ©al identity card by appointment only (online appointment). Proof of identity with photo required. âžˇď¸Ź Book an appointment

Locker distribution

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

Learn more

Student activities

A variety of activities are waiting for you for the winter term.

Visit our website to find out about all the student activities.

International student welcome activty

Join us for this fun event organized by GO-Poly team. Fun guaranteed!

  • Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: at the Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium, on the 3rd floor of the Lassonde buildings

    Register here

Start of classes
Monday, 9 January, 2023

Registration for 2023 winter semester
Until 20 January, 2023
Registration procedure for the winter term

Change of course selection
Until 20 January, 2023

Friday 20 January is the last day to register for the Winter Term 2023 and to change your course selection (i.e. add or drop a course, or change your group). After this date, a dropped course will be charged.

This is also the deadline for a complete withdrawal without charge.

Please note! Before making your choice of courses, it is very important to complete your study plan with your director of studies or research. The study plan is mandatory for all new graduate students.

Learn more

For importante dates, see the university calendar.

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 Student file 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

⚠️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.

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

Schedule: 
Monday to Friday
From 8 am to 5 pm

Visit the Coopoly website for details.

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

 

See campus maps

Don't forget: many tools are available to you in order to obtain all the important information for your start at Polytechnique Montréal. Don't hesitate to benefit from them!

 

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 Ă©crit 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 ingĂ©nieurs 1 (Elementary level to Intermediate - 1 level) and SSH3352 – Anglais pour ingĂ©nieurs 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.

Deadline for arrival in Canada
To maintain your registration for the winter Term 2023, you must arrive in Canada no later than January 20, 2023 and be able to start your on-campus classes the following day. No exceptions can be made to this date, regardless of the reason for the delay.

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 offer of admission allows. You will also have to defer your arrival in Canada to the weeks before your program starts.

Submitting administrative documents to the Registrar's Office

➡️ Don't forget to provide a copy of your immigration documents and, if applicable, your proof of exemption from the International Student Health and Hospitalization Insurance (ASHEE) to the Registrar's Office at Polytechnique, no later than January 20, 2023. To find out more

Accueil Plus

Are you planning to arrive at Polytechnique Montréal in the next few days? There is still time to take advantage of the free Accueil Plus service.

Registration

Welcome Plus online information session
Do not miss 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.
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 Any questions?