Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frosh?
Taking place right before the beginning of the school year, Frosh is designed to introduce you to Montreal, life on campus, and people you will be spending the next few years with in an inclusive and fun environment. With a wide variety of different activities, you’re sure to have fun! Due to COVID-19, this year Frosh programming will be online. However, we promise that we have a bunch of great activities planned to get you acclimated to Montreal!
Why should I participate in Frosh 2020 if it is all virtual events?
While Frosh is obviously going to be much different than in past years, you’ll still get the chance to meet other first year students as well as other upper year students. Our programming is interactive and engaging, with the ultimate goal of helping you make friends! We want our Online Frosh to be more than just never-ending zoom calls. You’ll also have the chance to win some great prizes.
What do I need for Frosh?
A device you can access Microsoft teams from, headphones, and an internet connection!
What should I do if I am having trouble connecting to the internet?
Check out these tips from McGill IT for a stable internet connection!
What Platform will we be using for Frosh?
We will be using Microsoft Teams for Frosh this year! We chose to use this platform because it is secure and easily accessible through your McGill account. We promise it’s easy to use, and we’ll be providing “how to” videos in the coming weeks!
What is a Frosh group?
A Frosh group is a group of Froshies (you!) led by 4 or 5 Frosh leaders. You’ll be doing activities on Microsoft Teams with your Frosh group, so get to know each other!
What if I don’t click with my Frosh group?
Don’t sweat it! You can always switch to a different group where you feel more comfortable. Reach out to your “point of contact” coord and we’ll get you switched to a new group!
What do all the different shirt colours represent?
While we have a limited availability of merchandise this year, you may see some Arts Frosh shirts around! We will also be providing zoom backgrounds of the same color so that you can more easily identify who is who.
- Leaders → Light Blue
- Frosh leaders are older McGill students who are involved in the McGill community. They will be your reference points throughout Frosh (as well as after!), and lead you to events throughout the week. They are a great resource so don’t hesitate to ask them any questions you might have!
- O-Staff → Red
- O-Staff are also McGill students that help with all the logistical work. They are there to make sure things run smoothly so you can have the best Frosh possible. They’ll be helping us staff events online, provide technical support, and hang in the “chill zones” if you need a break!
- Coords → Black Tank Tops
- Coordinators work the entire summer to plan Frosh. Each coordinator has a different, specific role like talking to sponsors, hiring leaders, making sure Frosh is equitable and inclusive, and many other aspects of Frosh. Look for them in black Olympics tanks. They cannot wait to meet all of you!
- Coordinators work the entire summer to plan Frosh. Each coordinator has a different, specific role like talking to sponsors, hiring leaders, making sure Frosh is equitable and inclusive, and many other aspects of Frosh. Look for them in black Olympics tanks. They cannot wait to meet all of you!
- Access Allies → Emoji in their name
- Access allies are leaders and o-staff who have gone through additional training in handling accessibility concerns. They receive training on topics such as accessibility, ableism, mental health, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, microaggressions, sexual violence and intersectionality. They will have an emoji in their display name if you ever need extra help!
What if I can’t afford the price of Frosh?
Here at arts Frosh, we want everyone to be able to participate. Should you be unable to afford the price of Frosh, we encourage you to apply for a bursary to cover the cost. This is on our site under “Home”. Please note due to budget restrictions not all applicants will be able to receive a bursary, bursaries are attributed to those showing the most financial need as reported to us by the Scholarship and Student Aid Office.
What if I have a condition that might restrict my participation?
We have worked hard to ensure that everyone can feel comfortable during Frosh. If you fear that you will encounter barriers throughout Frosh, please reach out to our Director of Inclusivity and Equity at artsorientation.inclusivity@gmail.com so we can best accommodate you.
Do I have to go to every event?
We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during Frosh, that means there’s no pressure to log in to every event! If you don’t feel like attending an event just make sure you let your leaders know so they don’t worry!