PROGRAM — FROM JANUARY 5 TO 15, 2026
Are you a new Polytechnique student? Participating in welcome activities and sessions is an essential step in getting your university career off to a good start. These activities will give you the opportunity to discover the resources available to you, find your way around, prepare for your studies, and familiarize yourself with your new environment.
Are you starting a master's, DESS or Ph.D. program at Polytechnique Montréal? To help you acclimate, we invite you to participate in two essential activities organized specifically for graduate students.
Welcome sessions by department
These sessions will provide essential information about your academic path and allow you to meet faculty members and departmental contacts.
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕓 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍 At each department's respective premises (local to be confirmed).
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❗Please note: This activity is not intended for participants in the international exchange program. A specific orientation session is available for them. ⇒ Register for the orientation session for participants in the international exchange program. |
Welcome Cocktail
Organized in collaboration with the AÉCSP student association, this event offers you the opportunity to meet other members of the graduate student community at Polytechnique Montréal, as well as management and departmental representatives. The cocktail reception will be preceded by a welcome speech from the management of Polytechnique Montréal.
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕓 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
📍 Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium, Lassonde Buildings
📝 Register
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❗Please note: This cocktail is reserved for new graduate students starting their first term at Polytechnique Montréal in winter 2026. |
ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Are you coming to Polytechnique Montréal from abroad? These sessions are for you!
Get your term off to a smooth start by taking part in an orientation session tailored to your needs. The sessions provide the tools you need to succeed at Polytechnique Montréal. Topics include administrative procedures, available services, practical aspects of life in Montreal, and important campus landmarks.
- Baccalaureate, preparatory year and exchanges (offered in French only)
📅 Monday, January 5, 2026
🕓 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 local M-1010, 1st floor, Lassonde buildings
📝 Register
- Master's research program, Ph.D., and cluster programs
📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
🕓 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 local M-1010, 1st floor, Lassonde buildings
📝 Register
- Graduate studies - master's degrees and Ph.D - and double degrees (offered in French only)
📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
🕓 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 local M-1010, 1st floor, Lassonde buildings
📝 Register
NETWORKING EVENING — INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMMUNITY
In addition to the orientation sessions, take part in a friendly networking activity hosted by the Student Services team. It's a great opportunity to meet other newcomers, make friends, and learn about Polytechnique's international student community.
The program includes a welcome address, an entertaining icebreaker activity, intercultural bingo, and prizes.
📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026
🕓 From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Galerie Rolland, 6th floor, main building
📝 Register
Do you have questions about returning to school, our services, or life at Polytechnique Montréal? Our student teams will welcome and guide you!
📅 January 5 to 9, 2026
🕗 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Where to find them?
- Lassondes Buildings - 1st floor, entrance M-1000
- Main Building - 2nd floor, near Student Services room C-240
Just arrived from abroad? Don't miss this opportunity to meet the dedicated Student Services team!
It's a great way to exchange ideas and get answers to your questions from your very first days at Poly!
📅Monday, January 5 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday January 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 6th floor of the Lassondes Buildings
📣 For all new international students, all cycles combined.
Looking for a place to live? Do you want to better understand the Montreal rental market or learn about your rights as a tenant? Come chat with the Côte-des-Neiges Housing Education and Information Organization (OEIL)!
📅 Tuesday, January 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 6th floor of the Lassondes Buildings
If you have any questions about your integration at Polytechnique, whether it concerns organizing your workload, improving the effectiveness of your study methods, or balancing your various responsibilities, our Student Services team is here to discuss them with you.
📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 6th floor of the Lassondes Buildings
Do you want to experience Polytechnique in a new way? Join a guided tour led by our experienced student team! It's a great way to explore the key places on campus and ask any questions you may have.
📍 The starting point is in front of room M-1010 on the first floor of the Lassondes Buildings.
📅 Monday, January 5, 2026
🕗 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
🕗 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Would you like to learn more about the resources available to support you throughout your studies at Polytechnique Montréal?
Come ask your questions, learn about the available services (psychosocial support, student life, financial aid, services for people with disabilities, academic support, etc.), and meet some great people right from the start.
📅 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
🕐 From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍 Main Building, 2nd Floor, La Vitrine étudiante
No stress, no registration required — we welcome you just as you are!
Activities for Undergraduates
To welcome you to campus, PINEP (Programme d'Intégration des Nouveaux Étudiants de Polytechnique) and the Association Étudiante de Polytechnique (AEP) have planned a week of activities!
For over 40 years, PINEP's mission has been to provide a warm welcome to each new cohort and facilitate their integration into university life.
The program includes rallies, themed evenings, tournaments, games, and cultural, sporting, and festive activities — there's something for everyone!
👉 Check out the complete H26 back-to-school schedule (available soon) on the AEP website to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Activities for Graduate Students
Are you starting or continuing a graduate program at Polytechnique? The Association Étudiante des Cycles Supérieurs de Polytechnique (AÉCSP) offers activities to enrich your experience beyond the lab and classroom.
Friendly get-togethers, cultural activities, sports outings, and themed happy hours aim to encourage interaction, expand your network, and foster a sense of community among graduate students.
📅 Visit the AÉCSP website to see the full calendar of upcoming activities.
Discover Polytechnique's technical societies!
Do you want to take on concrete challenges, develop your skills, and be part of a passionate team?
The Association des Sociétés Techniques de Polytechnique (ASTP) unites over 20 dynamic teams where innovation, collaboration, and self-improvement are at the core of the experience.
Whether your passion is robotics, aerospace engineering, energy, sustainable development, or automotive design, there's a company for you!
👉 Don't miss the Technical Companies Fair on Thursday, January 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lorne-M.-Trottier Atrium! Come meet the teams, ask questions, and find out how you can get involved!
PolyBuddy Program — For international students
Coming from abroad to study at Polytechnique Montréal? The PolyBuddy program pairs you with a student who is already familiar with the school and life in Montreal. This is your chance to ask questions, learn more about student life, and discover your new environment.
What your buddy can do for you:
- Guide you through your first steps at Polytechnique;
- Guide you through practical matters (housing, transportation, administration),
- Share tips, plans, and favorite places;
- They can also help you expand your network and create a beautiful friendship!
👉 Sign up here (available soon)!
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