Macdonald Campus Grad Orientation

Welcome to Mac grad students starting in the Winter 2024 term!

A snowy bench on campus with McGill flags in the background

Graduate students newly admitted into a program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Macdonald Campus) have the opportunity to attend pre-arrival and orientation activities on both campuses. Take advantage of these opportunities to make friends across the two campuses and learn about both Montreal and St. Anne de Bellevue!

McGill Graduate Orientation

Thursday, January 4 at the Downtown Campus

For all new McGill graduate students.

Macdonald Graduate Orientation

Tuesday, January 9 at Macdonald Campus

For new Macdonald Campus graduate students. Lunch included!

Please register by Friday, January 5, 2024. For late registration please contact gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca.

Schedule

Time and Location Event Description

10:00 am

Twigs Café

MCGSS Meet-Up: Kickstarting Orientation

Meet your MCGSS Execs at Twigs Café in the Macdonald-Stewart Building for introductions and a tour of the complex and pick up your lunch ticket!

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Centennial Centre (CC) Lobby

Mini Services Fair (for all Mac Campus students)

Come learn about various McGill/Macdonald services and student groups and enjoy some cotton candy and refreshments! Please bring your own cup/water bottle.

12:15 pm to 3:30 pm

CC Conference Room 207 (second floor)

MCGSS Lunch for New Grad Students (please bring your cup/water bottle)

Graduate Studies & MCGSS Welcome Presentation

Macdonald Student Services and Wellness Hub Presentations

3:30 to 5:00 pm

Ceilidh Campus Bar (Centennial Centre)

MCGSS Trivia and Snacks

End your day with some fun and snacks!

Library Orientation for Graduate Students

Wednesday, January 10 in the Macdonald Campus Library (Barton Building)

For new and returning grad students who wish to become more familiar with the Macdonald Library.

Pre-Arrival Webinars and Orientation Activities for International Students

For all new international McGill graduate students.


More ways to prepare for your arrival, discover events and activities, and connect with peers

☑ Review the Get Ready! page which directs you to resources including pre-arrival and orientation activities and webinars, as well as social media platforms.

☑ Check out the McGill GradHub which integrates many resources you will need to prepare for coming to McGill (and the Macdonald campus).

☑ Complete your on-line GradLife Orientation on MyCourses.

☑ Check out MCGSS and PGSS, your student societies at McGill, on the web and social media! Write to mcgss.pgss [at] mail.mcgill.ca to touch base with your Macdonald student reps.

 

Health and Wellness

Staying healthy and safe is very important. The folks at the McGill Wellness Hub are there for all students! Check out their rich offering of services. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to talk to someone.

Glimpse the Mac Experience

Our video tour of Macdonald Campus (targeting new undergrads) and most recent Macdonald Campus Virtual Send-Off webinar give an excellent idea of Macdonald Campus life.

For an intro to McGill-wide services and resources, watch the Welcome Video for McGill graduate students.

Connect with the Macdonald Graduate Office

Please see the Mac OGS homepage for how to contact or come visit us. We also invite you to join our Facebook group.

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