New student kit

Welcome to the ITHQ! Here is all the information you need to prepare for the start of your school year. 

Important dates

• May 15, 2025: deadline for confirming your registration and paying session fees (not applicable to university programs). If you have not made your payment by this date, your admission to the program will be cancelled. 
• May 31, 2025: English placement test for technical training students (DSC) 
• August 15, 2025: deadline for payment of enrichment fees and tuition (if applicable)
• August 18, 2025: courses start date for new vocational training students (AVS and DVS)   
• August 20, 2025: courses start date for new technical training students (DSC) 
• September 2, 2025: courses start date for new students in university programs 

Orientation days

• Your orientation day will allow you to meet your new colleagues and instructors and help you find your bearings in the school.
• You can also pick up your school agenda and get access to your locker, so please be sure to bring a padlock!   
• Please note that this is the day you will also have your photograph taken for your student card. It is therefore advisable to wear your uniform or, alternatively, appropriate business attire.  

Orientation day dates 

Vocational training programs (AVS and DVS) – Friday, August 15, 2025

• 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Service de la restauration gastronomique (SRG) | Pâtisserie professionnelle (PAP) | Sommellerie (SOM) 
• 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Cucina Italiana (CCI) | Cuisine et gastronomie (FCG)

Technical training programs (DSC) – Tuesday, August 19, 2025  

• 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Gestion d’un établissement de restauration (GERI) | Techniques de tourisme (TTI) 
• 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Techniques de gestion hôtelière (GHI) 

University programs – Tuesday, September 2, 2025

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Baccalauréat appliqué en gestion de l’accueil et de l’hôtellerie (BAGAH) 

International students – Wednesday, August 13, 2025

• 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Uniforms and tools – information coming soon!

Information about purchasing your uniforms and equipment, as well as the date and location where you can get them, will be sent to you by email by June. It will also be made available on the web page Uniforms and tools.  

Courses schedule

• Your schedule will be available on the ColNET platform no later than the week before classes begin. 
• Download the free ITHQ École mobile application for Android or iPhone to access it on your phone. 

Login to the student portal

• In the weeks following the payment of your registration fees, you will receive an email at your personal address confirming the creation of your ITHQ email address. 
• Once you receive this email, you will be able to access the student portal on the ITHQ website. This is where you will find all the information you need to get acquainted with your new school (job and internship offers, student card, OPUS card, locker, student services, etc.). 
• We invite you to log in to the student portal once you have received your new email address. 
• If you are unable to log in, please contact the registrar’s office.

Adapted services

• Students with disabilities or learning impairments may enroll in adapted services (in French only) as soon as their registration fee is paid. 
• At the beginning of the school year, a member of the student success centre team will contact those enrolled to schedule a meeting with them.

Housing

Are you looking for an apartment or shared accommodation?  

• For tips and resources, visit our Housing page.  
• To post an ad, visit our Classified ads page (in French only).   

International students 

• Dedicated welcome activities are planned for international students (see the Orientation days section).   
• If not already done, a member of our team will contact you shortly to support you in your integration.