Note : because Canadian border agents can deny you access to Canadian soil if you have only a one-way ticket with you, you must purchase a return (round trip) ticket.
An "open" tickets, means a ticket with no fixed date of return. Those tickets are usually very expensive, therefore we recommend you to purchase a "closed" return ticket with a flexible return date that you can change if need be. The change fee is generally lower than the additionnal cost of an open ticket.
Choosing your travel dates | ||
| TERM | FIRST TERM | SECOND TERM |
| Date of arrival | No later than August 13th, 2013 * | No later than January 1st, 2014 * |
| Date of departure | No sooner than the day after your last exam ** | No sooner than the day after your last exam ** |
* You are required to attend the compulsory orientation day organized by the International Student Affairs office (ISA).
** Once you've registered for your courses you can find your specific exam dates through HEC en ligne, under "My Class Schedule". HEC Montréal does not offer make-up examens so if you miss a scheduled exam you will receive a grade of E (= 0).
HEChange is a student-run committee whose mission is to welcome exchange students to HEC Montréal and help them integrate during their semester or year in Montreal. Integration activities will start at the airport with a personalized welcome, followed by a week packed with socializing and exploration of the Montreal area before classes start. During the school year, HEChange will organize more activities, trips and outings to help you discover Montreal. Get on board with HEChange and you'll never be bored!
Take note that an airport greeting is organized by the HEChange committee.You will be contacted directly by the HEChange committee, prior to your arrival in Montreal, concerning the registration for welcoming week packages and activities. For more information, please send an e-mail to hechange@hec.ca or visit them on Facebook.
 | From August 5th toSeptember 2nd, register online for the Accueil Plus service which will help you during your arrival in Canada. The friendly reception staff will be waiting for you at the airport to provide essential information, help through immigration procedures and other useful guidance Do not miss this opportunity ! |
We encourage you to go to one of the welcome booths located in the international arrivals terminal and in the domestic arrivals terminal (near the automatic baggage conveyor).
The Accueil Plus Service facilitates the process at customs and immigration services and shortens the waiting time at the border for international students with a study permit upon their arrival at the Montreal's Trudeau Airport, when this is their Port of Entry into Canada. Register online with the Accueil Plus Service in order to forward your travel information and allow the Canadian Border Services Agency to accelerate the issuance of your study permit.
Accueil Plus will provide information about:
