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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
3 entries Aug 22 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 7 → Apr 30, 2027
Winter 2027
May 3 → Aug 27, 2027
Summer 2027
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5 à 7 Traditional social and networking events held on Thursday evenings, central to the school's social culture. A
AECS Association des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs; the graduate student association.
AEHEC Association des étudiants de HEC Montréal; the undergraduate student union.
AEMBA Association des étudiants du MBA; the MBA student association. C
CASS Comité d'affaires et de soutien scolaire; the committee responsible for case competitions and academic support. D
Darlington Refers to the student residences located on Darlington Avenue, commonly used by HEC and UdeM students. F
Final Short for 'examen final,' the end-of-term examination. H
HECien A student or alumnus of HEC Montréal. I
Intra Short for 'examen intra-trimestriel,' meaning a midterm exam. L
La Caf The main cafeteria located in the Côte-Sainte-Catherine or Decelles buildings.
Le Cercle The high-end dining room located on the 6th floor of the Côte-Sainte-Catherine building, often used for formal events.
Les résidences The University of Montreal residences where many HEC students live, as HEC does not have its own dedicated dorm buildings. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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bistro_de_l_difice_h_l_ne_desmarais Bistro de l'édifice Hélène-Desmarais
caf_t_ria_decelles Cafétéria Decelles
caf_t_ria_lise_et_giuseppe_racanelli Cafétéria Lise-et-Giuseppe-Racanelli
Carte étudiante The official student ID card required for exams, library access, and printing services.
Coop HEC The campus bookstore where students buy textbooks, course packs, and school supplies.
CSC The Côte-Sainte-Catherine building, the main campus hub.
Decelles The Decelles building, located a short walk from CSC, housing many classrooms and the library.
HEC en ligne The administrative portal used for course registration, tuition payments, and viewing grades.
Hélène-Desmarais The new downtown Montreal building (South Campus) primarily for executive and graduate programs.
Zone libre Designated collaborative workspaces throughout the campus for group projects.
ZoneCours The learning management system (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 12 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from HEC Montréal
HEC Montréal invited to play a leadership role within the United Nations academic network The school has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and will lead initiatives within the UN network.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Jacques Robert appointed Professor Emeritus HEC Montréal honors Jacques Robert for his distinguished career and contributions to the field of management.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More Kaotar Fakih: understanding the impact of AI on managers A profile on student Kaotar Fakih and her research into how artificial intelligence is reshaping managerial roles.
Sep 3, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at HEC Montréal
VENTURE DAY 2026 | NEXT AI MONTRÉAL September 15, 2026
Part of NEXT AI MONTRÉAL, this event showcases innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of the business district.
BBA Information Session: Discover the Bachelor of Business Administration September 16, 2026
An information session for prospective students to learn about the BBA program at HEC Montréal.
Scientific Seminar: Rethinking climate change models: A death by a thousand cuts September 17, 2026
A seminar featuring Svetlana Boyarchenko from the University of Texas at Austin, part of the Dynamic Games and Applications Webinar series.
Conference & Cocktail Reception — The CFO of Tomorrow: Who Will Be Ready to Lead? September 22, 2026
A discussion on the evolving role of the CFO, followed by a networking cocktail reception.
Scientific Seminar: Path-Dependent Alpha September 23, 2026
A seminar by Serge Darolles on optimal contracts, career dynamics, and fund performance.
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