McGill ISS closes for Thanksgiving on October 12, keeps weekday service hours

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McGill University’s Office of International Student Services (ISS) will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. Outside that holiday closure, the office says it is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in person and virtually, with virtual drop-in immigration advising on Thursday mornings.

Key facts

  • ISS will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.
  • Regular ISS hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Support is available both in person and virtually.
  • Virtual drop-in immigration advising is offered on Thursday mornings.
  • ISS is part of McGill University’s student services network in Montréal, Quebec.

What does this mean for international students?

International students at McGill should plan around the Thanksgiving closure if they need help from ISS on October 12. The office’s regular weekday schedule resumes outside the holiday, and students can use either in-person or virtual service during business hours.

For immigration-related questions, the clearest scheduled support point listed is the Thursday-morning virtual drop-in advising session. Students needing assistance tied to deadlines or travel plans should account for the office closure and the standard 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekday window when arranging support.

  • Closed: Monday, October 12
  • Open: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Advising: Virtual drop-in immigration advising on Thursday mornings

Where is ISS located at McGill?

ISS is based at McGill University’s Brown Student Services Building, at 3600 McTavish Street, Suite 4100, in Montréal, Quebec. The office listing also identifies it as part of Student Services and provides phone and social media contact channels.

How can students connect with ISS?

Students can contact ISS through its office listing on McGill’s website, which directs them to the office’s newsletter, contact page, and social channels. The listed support structure includes in-person service, virtual service, and Thursday morning immigration advising.

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