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You’re on the way to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ! Make sure that you are prepared to takeoff on your exchange by completing the following key actions to ensure a successful, rewarding, and safe experience!

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Check out your faculty's incoming exchange website!

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Students requiring academic accommodations

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has a dedicated office for Student Accessibility & Achievement. Students are encouraged to contact the office after being admitted to see if the appropriate services are available to them during their exchange.

Find further information about other Student Services.

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Expenses

Students attending ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ under a formal exchange agreement are exempt from regular student tuition and fee charges, however, students will be required to pay certain fees during their exchange.

Charges you may incur are:

  • International Health Insurance (see below)
  • Course pack fees (charged upon registration in a specific course)
  • Student Housing charges
  • Meal plan fees
  • Interest charges for late payments

Information on ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s e-billing process and how to pay your student account is available on the Student Accounts website.

Planning your expenses: a tool to help you calculate your costs

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International Health Insurance (compulsory)

Find out about the International Health Insurance plan on the International Students Services website.

Students are charged for the health insurance once they register for courses, however they are charged for the full year amount. In order to adjust the fee to the actual duration of the exchange, students must confirm their coverage in Minerva, starting August 1st (Fall start) or December 1st (Winter start).

Students who meet certain criteria may be eligible for an exemption. The list of exemption categories can be found under Eligibility for Exemption on the site indicated above. Please note that, students covered by private health insurance are not exempt from the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ plan.

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All exchange students are required to submit their immigration documents to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Information on what and how to submit is found on the Legal Documents website.

Refer to Step 2 for immigration requirements.

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Orientation Events

Orientation for new students is to help prepare for ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s academic and social life and provide information about the University and its services, living in Montreal, registration and program orientation.

  • Fall term or year-long: the last week of August.
  • Winter term only: first week of January

Different orientation sessions offered by ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ:

Additional resources for your exchange

Information about living in Montreal: language, transportation, weather, banking, phone plans, culture, and more!

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