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RED PRIVILEGE BRACELETS

PARENTS TENT AUGUST 26-28, 2016

When you register as a McGill Parent, you will receive a Red Privilege Bracelet at the Parents Tent. Keep it with you to enjoy the following benefits: • Tours of the McGill Campus and Library • 15% discount on selected merchandise at the McGill Bookstore • Access to McGill’s gym and a 15% discount at the Redbird Sports Shop • Access to Information Sessions and Facts About Fees

Friday, August 26 Saturday, August 27 Sunday, August 28

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MACDONALD CAMPUS PARENTS • Visit the Mac Parents Tent where service units, alumni and students are on hand to answer questionsS A I N T E – C AT H E R I N E • Residence Move-In on Sunday, August 28, at 10 a.m. • Campus and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue tours on Sunday and Monday www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/studentinfo/orientation/parents

[1] Roddick Gates C Y P R E[2] S S Parents Tent and Kiosk C AT H C A R T

[4] Redpath Museum [5] Leacock Building

[3] McLennan Library Building

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4See reverse page for a schedule of Parents Tent events. D E L A C AT

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Home and Auto Insurance Program 1-866-891-6573

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Scotiabank 1-800-472-6842

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TD Bank 514-289-0711 / 514-289-1496

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BMO Bank of Montreal 514-877-1719 RBC Royal Bank 514-874-7222 / 514-874-8730

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Consider the Parents Tent your one-stop resource centre for all the useful information that your son or daughter may need. Volunteers are on hand to answer parents’ questions, too. Tour the University and the beautiful city of Montreal, attend a reception featuring talented student musicians, visit our on-campus natural history museum and more.

Planète Mobile Rogers and Fido Wireless authorized dealer 514-856-1884

SERVICE POINT OPENING HOURS

S TA N L E Y

The McGill Alumni Association is delighted to welcome you to the McGill family. We offer information and support to new students, and sponsor the Parents Tent during Orientation Week as part of your introduction to McGill.

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McGill University MasterCard credit card Visit www.creditrsvp.com Use priority code CRT901

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OUR SPONSORS

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UNIVERSITY

Representatives from the following services will be on site to present their products and to answer your questions:

Friday, August 26 Saturday, August 27 Sunday, August 28

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RED PRIVILEGE BRACELETS ARE VALID AUGUST 26-28, 2016

ASEQ (Health Insurance Plan) Athletics Campus Life & Engagement Campus Public Safety Counselling Services Faculty of Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) First Peoples’ House Health Services International Students Services IT Services Libraries McGill Engineering Student Centre (MESC) McGill Phonathon Mental Health Services Nightline Office for Students with Disabilities Office of Religious and Spiritual Life Peer Support SACOMSS Scholarships & Student Aid Office The Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA) Student Accounts Student Housing and Hospitality Services and McGill Official Hotel Program Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Career Planning – A Parent’s Guide

Students at McGill have many opportunities and decisions to make as they prepare for their future. McGill’s Career Planning Services (CaPS) hosts a session on how your student can build their skills, gain experience, and explore their career interests through experiential learning. Leacock Building, Room 132

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Library Tours

Tour the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, McLennan Library Building, including treasures from the Rare Books Division, or visit the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering. Depart from the Kiosk.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Career Planning – A Parent’s Guide

Students at McGill have many opportunities and decisions to make as they prepare for their future. McGill’s Career Planning Services (CaPS) hosts a session on how your student can build their skills, gain experience and explore their career interests through experiential learning. Leacock Building, Room 132

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Welcome Reception 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Campus Tour Depart from Kiosk.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Learning about Montreal and Quebec at McGill

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Campus Tour

Leacock Building, Room 132

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Top Questions Parents AskMcGill

Tour the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, McLennan Library Building. Depart from the Kiosk.

Depart from Kiosk.

Get in-depth answers to some of the top questions we receive from parents of new McGill students. Will end with an open Q&A. Leacock Building, Room 132

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Finding the Way Back to Well-Being: An Introduction to McGill Mental Health Service

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Academic Advising 101


An introduction to Academic Advising resources at McGill. Leacock Building, Room 132

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Facts About Fees

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. T.I.P. – Tips for International Parents





3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Campus Tour

Depart from Kiosk.

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION WEEKEND & OPEN HOUSE NEED AN EXCUSE TO VISIT YOUR STUDENT IN MONTREAL?

Below are just some of the Homecoming 2016 activities THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 2016 Beatty Memorial Lecture with Margaret Atwood

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Top Questions Parents AskMcGill


27 ’16 OCTOBER 30

Join us at Homecoming Celebration Weekend and Open House for a wide range of exciting events, including special activities and tours for McGill Parents across campus and around Montreal.

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Library Tours

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Campus Tour Depart from Kiosk.

Mark your beginning as a McGill Parent with a night of jazz music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, alongside special McGill guests. Come meet fellow parents from around the world and university representatives, while enjoying this welcome reception. Tickets: $15 Registration required at alumni.mcgill.ca/events/parents-welcome2016

PARENTS

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Top Questions Parents AskMcGill


11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Campus Tour Depart from Kiosk.

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Campus Tour Depart from Kiosk.



FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Hilarity at the 47th Annual Leacock Luncheon Parents Reception at the McCord Museum McGill Symphony Orchestra in Concert SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Fiat Lux: Reimagining the McGill Library McGill’s Genius Minds and Innovation Homecoming BBQ & McGill Redmen Football Game SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 McGill Open-Air Family Breakfast & Open House Guided Tour of Mount Royal Park McGill Sings! A Celebration of Choral Music

We hope to see you in October! Visit our website for complete event and registration information.

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