When to arrive? ↓
What to bring? ↓
How to travel to Bishop’s University? ↓
How to get around? ↓

When to arrive?

Students who will live on campus (in Residences):

Students arriving on campus during regular office hours Monday to Friday should go to the check-in desk in Paterson Hall. Students who arrive on Saturday or Sunday, or after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and who have confirmed a room in residence should go directly to the Security Office located in the Dewhurst Dining Hall building on the Bishop’s campus. A security guard will give you a key to your room so that you may move in that same night.

Fall 2025

Bishop’s International will be hosting mandatory International Welcome from Wednesday, August 27th to Friday, August 29th prior to the start of the fall semester.

Students living on campus and registered for International Welcome can move in to their residences early. However, since the fall 2025 lease will commence on Friday, August 29th, please note that additional fees for early move-in apply; these fees are separate from the fee for International Welcome. Please see details below.

Arranging your own transportation to campus?

Students living on campus and registered for International Welcome who are organizing their own transportation can move in as of 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 26th.

Fall 2025 Shuttle transportation from Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL)

Bishop’s is organizing two shuttles to bring international students who are registered in International Welcome from the Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL) directly to campus. Spaces will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. As part of the International Welcome registration, students must indicate whether they wish to take the shuttle, and if so, will need to provide their flight information. Please note that spaces on the shuttles are reserved for students participating in this activity. Students who will be accompanied by members of their family will need to organize separate transportation.

***Important: in order to take a shuttle, your flight must arrive a minimum of 3 hours prior to the shuttle’s scheduled departure time.

  • Monday, August 25th – shuttle is scheduled to depart YUL at 9:00 PM.
  • Tuesday, August 26th – shuttle is scheduled to depart YUL at 1:00 PM.

Fees billed by Residences for early move-in

The lease for students living on campus during the fall 2025 semester will commence on Friday, August 29th. Costs associated with early move-in include additional nights’ stay and meal(s) on campus at Dewhurst Dining Hall on Tuesday, August 26th. This fee is separate from the registration fee for International Welcome, and must be paid by credit card at the time of reservation.

August 25th move-in (only for those students with a confirmed spot on the 9:00 PM shuttle from YUL):

Students will be billed $33.24 per night which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on Tuesday, August 26th at Dewhurst Dining Hall. Total: $132.96

August 26th move-in as of 1:00 PM (for students arriving on the 1:00 PM shuttle from YUL and those arriving via their own transportation)

All students moving in on August 26th will be billed $30.06 per night which includes dinner on Tuesday, August 26th at Dewhurst Dining Hall. The dining hall will be open for dinner from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on August 26th. Total: $90.18

Deadline to arrive and start your studies

International students have until the add/drop deadline to integrate into their courses. This means that the deadline to arrive in Canada is the day before the add/drop deadline (see Sessional Dates). Please take note of information on our website about the dates of preparatory webinars and Onboarding for new international students.

Students who will live off-campus:

Depending on the start date of your lease and on your arrival by Bishop’s add/drop date.

What to bring?

When you arrive in Canada, the border agent will ask you to show certain documents which may include:

  • Valid Passport;
  • Attestation of issuance of your CAQ (CAQ)/Provincial Attestation Letter;
  • Letter of introduction confirming the approval of your study permit or a valid study permit;
  • Letter of Admission (2-3 pages and table with your information) for new students;
  • Verification of Enrolment to demonstrate that you are registered in your courses (available free of charge on the myBU portal);
  • Proof that you have enough money for your stay (e.g.: you can bring with you the documentation you used for your study permit application);
  • For new students and students who left Canada for more than 6 months, a valid immigration medical exam result (if you needed one).

We encourage you to have all the above documents printed; do not count on being able to access the myBU portal to see your course registration while in front of the immigration officer. Make sure you have these documents with you in your carry-on luggage.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html

How to Travel to Bishop’s University?

Many different options are available for traveling to Sherbrooke. Learn more below!

Your closest international airport to Bishop’s University is Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Montreal.

From the Montreal airport to Bishop’s University, you have multiple modes of transportation available to you listed below.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Limocar is the public bus service that connects the Montreal bus terminal (Gare d’autocars) to the Sherbrooke central bus terminal. This bus does not always stop at Bishop’s University (certain schedules only). From the airport, you must take a taxi, an Uber ride or public transportation to get to the Montreal bus terminal (Gare d’autocars) before boarding the Limocar.

The exact address of the bus station is 1717 Berri Street.

Limocar website

You may get a taxi from the airport at the arrivals level at door 23, where a dispatcher will assist you. Reservations are not required.

Taxi fares from the Montreal airport to downtown Montreal are fixed at $49.45 CAD between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Fares are by meter for all other destinations. The minimum rate for a trip from YUL Airport between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM is $21.65 CAD.

Payment is allowed by Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card, or in Canadian currency (Canadian Dollars).

If you wish to get further information about taxi services at Montreal Airport, please call:
(514) 394-7377.

You may use the Uber application to book a ride from the airport to the Montreal bus terminal. For more information regarding fares and requesting a ride, see their website. Please note that an email address, a phone number and an internet connection are required to sign up and use the application.

Uber website

The city bus number 747 operates between the airport and the Montreal bus terminal (Gare d’autocars).

See their website for more information on schedules, fares, points of sale, and luggage transportation for the 747 YUL Montréal-Trudeau Airport / Downtown shuttle.

Montreal city bus website (STM – Société de transport de Montréal)

By taxi:

You may take a taxi from the Sherbrooke bus terminal by calling the Taxi Sherbrooke company at (819) 562-4717 or (819) 562-3838. A direct phone line is also available outside of the Siboire building. Reservations are not required. The fare averages around $20-25 CAD for a ride from the bus terminal to the University.

By city bus:

You may also take the Sherbrooke city bus (line #2) to get to Bishop’s University. The fare for one trip per person is $3.30 CAD, which can be paid with exact change inside the bus.

For more information on schedules, see the STS (Société de transport de Sherbrooke) website (website in French only).

Sherbrooke city bus website (STS – Société de transport de Sherbrooke)

Below you will find a map that indicates how to call the Taxi Sherbrooke company from outside the Siboire building, as well as where the Sherbrooke city bus stop Line #2 is located.

Map showing where to find bus number two and a phone for taxi Sherbrooke

Some taxi companies may offer a ride from the Montreal airport to Bishop’s University. You may get a taxi from the airport at the arrivals level at door 23, where a dispatcher will assist you. Reservations are not required but recommended.

The fare is calculated as follows: $4.10 CAD initially + $2.05 CAD per kilometer + $0.77 CAD per minute of waiting time. The tip is included at your discretion. As such, a taxi ride could cost approximately $300 CAD (tip not included).

Payment is allowed by Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card, or in Canadian currency (Canadian Dollars).

If you wish to get further information about taxi services at Montreal Airport, please call:
(514) 394-7377.

Taxis and limousines: options and fares – Aéroports de Montréal

The Aeroshuttle is available 24/7 from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Sherbrooke. The service works with your flight information to offer departure time that are specially suited to your travel itinerary and road conditions. There is a home service at no extra cost in Sherbrooke. This means the Aeroshuttle will drop you right on campus if necessary!

Fees are per person and each person is allowed two regular sized luggage bags. The cost is $125 plus tax for a one-way trip.

Upon making your reservation you will be asked to indicate your drop-off location. The address for the University can be found here if needed:

2600 College St.
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
J1M 1Z7

It is important to note that you will not be able to complete your reservation online if your departure date and time is in less than 72hrs. If this is the case you must phone at 1‑855‑NAVETTE (628-3883) to make your reservation.

Aeroshuttle website

Several car rental companies operate from, or nearby, the Montreal airport. The following 3 companies may offer drop off in Sherbrooke. Restrictions and conditions regarding age, driver’s license, etc. apply to car rentals in the province of Quebec, as such please make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully for each company.

Reservations are required ahead of time.

Enterprise Car Rental:

There is a possibility of renting a car at the Montreal airport and dropping it off in Sherbrooke (additional fees are incurred when drop off is at a different location than pick up). Availability and prices depend on dates.

Directions from terminal: The counter is located in the Car Rental Centre. The vehicles are within walking distance.

For more information or to make a reservation with Enterprise, see their website.

Enterprise FAQ

Budget Car Rental:

Availability, prices and possibility of drop off in Sherbrooke depend on dates. As of July 21st, there is only availability for pick up and drop off at the Montreal Airport, there is no availability to drop off in Sherbrooke. This information could change due to cancellations.

Directions from terminal: Follow signs for “car rental” Once outside the terminal, follow walkway to the exterior parking located on the ground level floor. As you enter the multilevel exterior parking lot, follow signs to the Rent a Car Building. Upon entering the building, you will see the counter in front of you.

For more information or to make a reservation with Budget, see their website.

Budget FAQ

The closest U.S. port of entry is the Derby Line situated in Derby, VT, USA and Stanstead, QC, Canada. It is around 40 minutes from Bishop’s University.

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