Last updated: September 23, 2021
From one or more sessions of a course: You must fill out the notice of absence related to COVID-19 form. Your teacher will be made aware of your absence as quickly as possible.
From one or more evaluations: You must fill out the notice of absence from evaluations form. If need be, check out the Evaluations page for more information.
You must:
If you have any questions, please write to sae.covid@hec.ca.
I am at School
I am not at School
From one or more sessions of a course: You must fill out the notice of absence related to COVID-19 form. Your teacher will be made aware of your absence as quickly as possible.
From one or more evaluations: You must fill out the notice of absence from evaluations form. If need be, check out the Evaluations page for more information.
If you have any questions, please write to sae.covid@hec.ca.
You can come back onto the campus.
Please note! If you test positive, follow Public Health guidelines and refer to the “I have tested positive for COVID-19” section.
If you have any questions, please write to sae.covid@hec.ca.
You can come back onto the campus. However, if you have any doubts, do a self-assessment of your health state.
If you have any questions, please write to sae.covid@hec.ca.
I have COVID-19
I am in preventive isolation
IF YOU ARE ABSENT
From one or more course sessions: you must complete the COVID-19 declaration of absence form. Your teacher will be made aware of your absence as quickly as possible.
From one or more evaluations: you must complete the notice of absence from an evaluation form. If need be, check out the Evaluations page for more information.
You must:
If you have any questions, please write to sae.covid@hec.ca.
You must do the following:
For detailed instructions, see our summary table.
Most administrative services (e.g., Zone Info, Student Services, Career Management Services) are offered in person and online.
See detailed instructions for each type of activity.
Please note! A vaccine passport and ID card (e.g., student card) are required for all extracurricular activities indoors and outdoors (team sports or activities requiring frequent and prolonged contact).
Vaccine passports come in three formats:
People who have received their vaccine outside of Quebec may also submit a request for proof of vaccination, which is provided by the Government of Quebec.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Public Health have authorized a return to class. This means the School can welcome all students on campus, at the start of the new school year.
For newly admitted international students who need to obtain a Study Permit and who are not able to reach Montreal on time, some accommodations will be offered. However, international students in this situation will still have to take steps to be in Montreal as soon as they receive the letter approving their Study Permit.
The School will continue to monitor the health situation closely, and will, as needed, adapt measures to meet government guidelines.
The School plans to hold exams (midterm and final) and other evaluations in person, in order to minimize the prospect of plagiarism.
Read about the requirements for obtaining a student card, especially if you are a newly admitted student.
Information still to come.
The online application period is from April 1, 2021 (12:00 a.m.) to April 18, 2021 (11:59 p.m.), for all available destinations.
Visit our website (in French) to learn more about the international exchange programs and the conditions for participation (in French).
No decision has yet been made about the format of course delivery.
No decision has yet been made. It will depend on the government’s instructions regarding travel at that time.
Immigration rules may have been changed without notice. Stay informed:
Learn more about the measures in effect regarding mandatory quarantine or isolation at your own cost upon arrival in Canada.
Before planning your trip to Canada, you should read our Guide for international students on arriving in Canada.
Note that studying is considered an essential reason for travelling to Canada. As soon as you have all the required authorizations, you can travel to Canada without any additional documents.
Under certain conditions, a person who has received 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield or Johnson&Johnson vaccines outside of Canada (exception: only one dose required) does not have to undergo quarantine on arriving in this country.
For more information, read our summary document.
If you have received 2 doses of vaccines authorized in Canada, i.e. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (exception: only 1 dose required)
If you haven’t received a vaccine or have only received one vaccine dose:
Please note that these recommendations may change over time, as knowledge about COVID-19 and vaccines evolves – particularly knowledge concerning vaccines authorized in Canada and by WHO.
Since September 1, 2021, a vaccination passport is required to visit certain public places and establishments in Quebec (e.g., bars, gyms, restaurants). To obtain it, download the VaxiCode application.
You may make an appointment:
If required, you may make an appointment for a 2nd dose during your first appointment.
For reasons beyond your control, you may not be able to reach Montreal for the start of the school year, despite relaxed border restrictions. In this case, your teacher may decide to offer you one of the following accommodations depending on the classroom to be used for the course.
To request an accommodation, you must complete this form. The Registrar’s Office will process your request within 24-48 hours of receiving it.
If your request is accepted, your teacher will contact you before classes begin or when he/she has a bigger picture of the course.
If you are currently located in Canada
Please note! If you hold work permit, you can apply for a study permit from inside Canada. However, to begin your studies, you must have a study permit in your possession, even if you have implied status.
If you are currently located outside Canada
Please note! To enter Canada, you must have your letter of approval for the study permit. Avoid entering Canada as a tourist. Failure to follow these instructions could have negative consequences on your immigration status and on the possibility of continuing your studies at HEC Montréal.
First-time students who have received an offer of admission should begin the immigration process as soon as possible in order to travel to Canada.
If you submit a complete Study Permit application:
If the biometric data collection sites are closed, you must wait until they re-open. You do not have to provide your biometric data until the collection sites re-open. This applies even if the letter you receive with instructions for biometric data collection states that you have 30 or 90 days to do so.
You do not need to contact us for an extension nor do you need a new letter of instructions to make another appointment when collection sites re-open. Bring your original letter to your new appointment to show proof of payment.
Until further notice, applications will not be rejected due to noncompliance.
Check the Government of Canada website for updates on regulation changes.
If you are outside Canada, you are authorized to start or continue your studies online from abroad. You do not need a study permit or a letter of final approval for the study permit to do this.
You must do the following:
If your study permit expires before you receive confirmation of your CAQ renewal, you can request an extension of your study permit by attaching proof of your CAQ renewal application along with a cover letter.
You can travel if you have:
Make sure your immigration documents will not expire while you are travelling. Otherwise, you will have to:
However, you can start or continue your academic term remotely without your CAQ or study permit.
You are in Canada
If your documents expire, you need to renew your CAQ and apply for a study permit from the country where you are located.
• You will not be able to return to Canada until you receive the letter of introduction for your new study permit.
• However, you can start or continue your studies remotely without your CAQ or study permit.
If you have questions, please email sae.accueil@hec.ca.
You can continue working, even if COVID-19 has required you to become a part-time student or take a break in your studies, provided that:
If you work off campus, you can work up to 20 hours per week during a university term. You can also work full-time during scheduled breaks in the academic calendar.
Check the Government of Canada website for updates on regulation changes.
If you are outside Canada, you are authorized to start or continue your studies online from abroad. You do not need a study permit or a letter of final approval for the study permit to do this.
Workspaces are accessible. They are arranged and disinfected in keeping with the health rules.
