Rad Frosh

Rad Frosh is a three-day long alternative orientation to McGill University and Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) during the weekend of August 23 – 25 organized by QPIRG-McGill. This unique experience will give you the chance to get to know activist and community groups on campus and beyond, while also introducing you to more social justice issues.

Rad Frosh is open to all McGill students! Registration for Rad Frosh 2025 will open in July 2025.

Registration for Rad Frosh 2024 was $90, with a $30 flex ticket option. Rad Frosh operates to be as accessible as possible, and offers a pay-what-you-can option on the registration platform.

Contact us for more information.

Workshops and Tours

Rad Frosh offers a variety of workshops on topics related to activism and community organizing. We also host a radical guided tour of McGill and the surrounding Milton-Parc neighbourhood.

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Alternative Events and Catered Meals

Rad Frosh offers a wide variety of alternative events, with casual night events like movie screenings and board game nights. We also provide all froshies with catered meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Drag Show / Kiki Ball

Rad Frosh’s annual drag show/kiki ball showcases local drag artists and performers!

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Accessibility

Accessibility is a priority at Rad Frosh. Here are some of the measures we are taking to make sure everyone gets the most out of their frosh experience. We’ll keep updating this as planning continues, but please contact us if you have specific questions or requests, we’re happy to chat over the phone or email!

  • Rad Frosh is Pay What You Can, and no one will be turned away for a lack of funds.
  • Instructions for making interaction signal badges will be sent to all participants of Rad Frosh prior to the event and their use is encouraged throughout the weekend (the use of interaction signal badges originated at a conference by and for people on the Autism spectrum, and can also be useful for those who experience social anxiety).
  • Participants can opt to be in smaller Frosh groups if they prefer (groups as small as 3-5 participants).

Accessibility Measures Available with 2 Weeks’ Notice:

To request any of these services, please contact us ASAP. Please contact us with your requests even if you miss this deadline and we will do our best!

  • Childcare
  • ASL interpretation
  • French translation

Further accessibility requests are welcome and encouraged, and the coordinator will do their absolute best to meet any access needs that come to light.

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Become a facilitator!

Rad Frosh is truly a community effort. We rely on volunteers to plan and execute Rad Frosh, and we are so grateful to the activists and community groups who host workshops, tours, and DIY Fair tables. There are always ways to get involved with Rad Frosh!

Facilitators are non-hierarchical frosh leaders who are essential to the Rad Frosh experience. Facilitators will be paired up and be responsible for guiding a group of frosh participants throughout the weekend. It’s a lot of fun, and a great opportunity to learn more about the amazing work being done on campus and in Montreal!

Facilitators are expected to:

  • Attend a mandatory training sessions at the end of August
  • Facilitate a small group chat and check in on participants throughout the weekend
  • Be present during programming throughout the weekend of Rad Frosh
  •  Ensure that participants have a fun, educational, and safe as possible time during the program
  • Play a mentorship role for the participants in their group
  • Be an active, non-judgmental, harm reductive, and respectful guide for their group of participants throughout the weekend
  • When possible, provide logistical support throughout the weekend to help ensure that Rad Frosh runs as smoothly as possible

Rad Frosh 2024

We have a schedule packed full of workshops, social events, catered meals, and more! Some of the weekend’s activities include nights out at Datcha and Barbossa, radical guided tours, workshops, a film screening, a community fair. Catered meals will be provided by Midnight Kitchen.

Rad Frosh is made possible with funding from the Young Canada Works Program, which funds the Rad Frosh Coordinator summer position.