Prepare to make your mark
Contacts & Resources Academic Advising
First Peoples’ House
Scholarships & Student Aid
mcgill.ca/students/advising
mcgill.ca/fph firstpeopleshouse@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/studentaid
mcgillathletics.ca info.athletics@mcgill.ca
Étudiants francophones
mcgill.ca/servicepoint
Campus Life & Engagement (the First-Year Office)
Food & Dining Services – Residence Meal Plans
mcgill.ca/getready firstyear@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/foodservices
mcgill.ca/access-achieve disabilities.students@mcgill.ca
Faculties & Schools
International Students
Student Services
mcgill.ca/internationalstudents international.students@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/studentservices student.services@mcgill.ca
Macdonald Campus Student Services
Visit McGill (in-person & online)
Athletics
mcgill.ca/faculties
Fees & Finances mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/finances student.accounts@mcgill.ca
Find your community mcgill.ca/branches/find-your-community
mcgill.ca/getready/etudiants-francophones
mcgill.ca/macdonald-studentservices stuserv.macdonald@mcgill.ca
Entering Class 2024-2025
Service Point Student Accessibility & Achievement
mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/ visit/campus-tours
Residences & Student Housing mcgill.ca/students/housing housing.residences@mcgill.ca
Future Students Unit McGill University February 2024 McGill University is located on land which has long
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst
information at the time of publication. McGill University
Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee
reserves the right to make changes to the information
and Anishinabeg nations. McGill honours, recognizes
contained in this document, without prior notification.
and respects these nations as the traditional stewards
Please consult mcgill.ca for complete information.
of the lands and waters on which we meet today.
The 2024-2025 Entering Class Essential Guide
mcgill.ca/accepted
Born to be inspired
Congratulations! mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps
Apply for financial aid McGill offers need-based bursaries to newly accepted, first-year, first-degree students from low to modest-income families. The application deadline is 30 days from the date of
finding an apartment in Montreal, whether you want to live on your own, or are looking for roommates.
Learn more: mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/housing
Register for courses via Minerva
formal acceptance to the University or June 30 (whichever comes first). Apply through Minerva > Financial Aid International and U.S. students, as well as Canadian (citizen or permanent residents) students living outside of Canada, must submit a CSS Profile in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.
Accept your offer of admission
• • •
BEFORE course registration opens: If you have questions about what courses to register for, contact an advisor Do you qualify for transfer credits, advanced standing, or exemptions? Visit mcgill.ca/transfercredit/prospective Register for the Intro to Course Registration webinars: mcgill.ca/getready
Registration dates: Let us know you’re coming before the deadline given in your letter of acceptance through Minerva > Application Status > Application > Accept this offer. You’ll have to make a deposit by credit card. If you don’t respond by the deadline, your place may be given to the next person on the waiting list – so be sure to confirm on time!
Apply for your CAQ & Study Permit You should begin the process of applying for your CAQ and Study Permit as soon as you’ve been notified of your acceptance through Minerva. You’ll need to submit these to McGill as part of your legal documents (see “Send us your legal documents” for more information). Note: Citizens and permanent residents of Canada do not need to apply for a CAQ or Study Permit.
Find a place to live Whether you’re looking for a quiet apartment or a vibrant dorm community, we’ve got you covered. Our Residences community is there to help you transition to living away from home, and offer you a respectful and supportive living environment. Many students choose to live in residence for their first year – it’s a great way to make friends and get comfortable with living in a new city. If on-campus living is not for you, the Off-Campus Housing Office can guide you to
• • • •
Scholarship recipients (CEGEP): June 10 All other CEGEP students: June 12 Scholarship recipients (U0 and U1): June 14 U0 students admitted to Arts (including Social Work and Religious Studies), B.A. & Sc., Education, Management,
Send us your final marks We will need your final official marks and your confirmation of graduation.
•
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Connect with International Student Services
CEGEP students and Ontario high school students with an OUAC number are not required to send documents. McGill
McGill is home to 12,000 international students,
•
will receive this information electronically.
coming from over 150 countries. Learn more about:
•
home province or country, sends this information to McGill.
•
the appropriate Examination Board.
Canadian, U.S. and international high school students must ensure that their school, or the Ministry of Education in their International Baccalaureate, Advanced Levels and AS or CAPE examination results must be received directly from
• • • •
Pre-Arrival webinars The Buddy Program Orientation and Airport Reception Service Arriving at Customs and Immigration
Visit: mcgill.ca/internationalstudents
Advanced Placement results with a score of “4” or better or courses considered university level must be declared. Results must be received directly from the College Board or institution.
Learn more: mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/finalmarks
Explore your university
Immigration Find essential immigration information in the International Student Pre-Arrival Guide (mcgill.ca/ internationalstudents/pre-arrival). You should apply for your immigration documents (CAQ and Study Permit)
•
and Music: June 18 Sciences, Engineering (including Architecture), Nursing,
to meet new friends, get a taste of university life, and learn
•
Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Science: June 19
more about your new school and city.
If admitted into year U1 (including students completing
Learn more: mcgill.ca/getready/orientation
authorities.
Find your next challenge
Health plan
McGill students are determined, passionate, and always ready
McGill requires all international students (coming from
for a new adventure. We have over 300 clubs, student groups,
a school outside of Canada) and their accompanying
athletic teams and volunteer opportunities for you to discover.
dependents to participate in the compulsory
U0 students admitted to Agricultural & Environmental
During Orientation Week, in late August, you’ll have a chance
as soon as you’ve been admitted to McGill. Note: Entrance bursary offer letters may be used to help demonstrate financial capacity to immigration
A-Levels, CAPE, French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate Diploma): June 17
Note: You must register for at least one course by August 14 to avoid paying a late registration fee.
Have questions about registration? Contact the First Year Office: mcgill.ca/getready
Send us your legal documents These documents are required to confirm your valid citizenship / immigration status and will determine your tuition fees. You should submit all of your legal documents after you’ve accepted your offer and before you start your studies. The documents to provide vary according to whether you’re an international student, a Canadian citizen / permanent resident, or a Quebec resident. Learn more: mcgill.ca/legaldocuments
Engage at McGill – mcgill.ca/cle/getting-involved – is your guide to getting involved on campus. Learn by doing - because some knowledge can only be
McGill International Health Insurance Plan which is administered by International Student Services. Learn more: mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health
gained through experience. We can help you study in another country, find an internship to kick-start your career, or both! Visit mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/why-mcgill/ learn-doing to explore McGill’s Study Abroad, Internship and Research programs. @mcgilladmissions
Congratulations! mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps
Apply for financial aid McGill offers need-based bursaries to newly accepted, first-year, first-degree students from low to modest-income families. The application deadline is 30 days from the date of
finding an apartment in Montreal, whether you want to live on your own, or are looking for roommates.
Learn more: mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/housing
Register for courses via Minerva
formal acceptance to the University or June 30 (whichever comes first). Apply through Minerva > Financial Aid International and U.S. students, as well as Canadian (citizen or permanent residents) students living outside of Canada, must submit a CSS Profile in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.
Accept your offer of admission
• • •
BEFORE course registration opens: If you have questions about what courses to register for, contact an advisor Do you qualify for transfer credits, advanced standing, or exemptions? Visit mcgill.ca/transfercredit/prospective Register for the Intro to Course Registration webinars: mcgill.ca/getready
Registration dates: Let us know you’re coming before the deadline given in your letter of acceptance through Minerva > Application Status > Application > Accept this offer. You’ll have to make a deposit by credit card. If you don’t respond by the deadline, your place may be given to the next person on the waiting list – so be sure to confirm on time!
Apply for your CAQ & Study Permit You should begin the process of applying for your CAQ and Study Permit as soon as you’ve been notified of your acceptance through Minerva. You’ll need to submit these to McGill as part of your legal documents (see “Send us your legal documents” for more information). Note: Citizens and permanent residents of Canada do not need to apply for a CAQ or Study Permit.
Find a place to live Whether you’re looking for a quiet apartment or a vibrant dorm community, we’ve got you covered. Our Residences community is there to help you transition to living away from home, and offer you a respectful and supportive living environment. Many students choose to live in residence for their first year – it’s a great way to make friends and get comfortable with living in a new city. If on-campus living is not for you, the Off-Campus Housing Office can guide you to
• • • •
Scholarship recipients (CEGEP): June 10 All other CEGEP students: June 12 Scholarship recipients (U0 and U1): June 14 U0 students admitted to Arts (including Social Work and Religious Studies), B.A. & Sc., Education, Management,
Send us your final marks We will need your final official marks and your confirmation of graduation.
•
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Connect with International Student Services
CEGEP students and Ontario high school students with an OUAC number are not required to send documents. McGill
McGill is home to 12,000 international students,
•
will receive this information electronically.
coming from over 150 countries. Learn more about:
•
home province or country, sends this information to McGill.
•
the appropriate Examination Board.
Canadian, U.S. and international high school students must ensure that their school, or the Ministry of Education in their International Baccalaureate, Advanced Levels and AS or CAPE examination results must be received directly from
• • • •
Pre-Arrival webinars The Buddy Program Orientation and Airport Reception Service Arriving at Customs and Immigration
Visit: mcgill.ca/internationalstudents
Advanced Placement results with a score of “4” or better or courses considered university level must be declared. Results must be received directly from the College Board or institution.
Immigration
Learn more: mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/finalmarks
Find essential immigration information in the
Explore your university
internationalstudents/pre-arrival). You should apply for
International Student Pre-Arrival Guide (mcgill.ca/ your immigration documents (CAQ and Study Permit)
•
and Music: June 18 Sciences, Engineering (including Architecture), Nursing,
to meet new friends, get a taste of university life, and learn
•
Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Science: June 19
more about your new school and city.
If admitted into year U1 (including students completing
Learn more: mcgill.ca/getready/orientation
authorities.
Find your next challenge
Health plan
McGill students are determined, passionate, and always ready
McGill requires all international students (coming from
for a new adventure. We have over 300 clubs, student groups,
a school outside of Canada) and their accompanying
athletic teams and volunteer opportunities for you to discover.
dependents to participate in the compulsory
U0 students admitted to Agricultural & Environmental
During Orientation Week, in late August, you’ll have a chance
as soon as you’ve been admitted to McGill. Note: Entrance bursary offer letters may be used to help demonstrate financial capacity to immigration
A-Levels, CAPE, French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate Diploma): June 17
Note: You must register for at least one course by August 14 to avoid paying a late registration fee.
Have questions about registration? Contact the First Year Office: mcgill.ca/getready
Send us your legal documents These documents are required to confirm your valid citizenship / immigration status and will determine your tuition fees. You should submit all of your legal documents after you’ve accepted your offer and before you start your studies. The documents to provide vary according to whether you’re an international student, a Canadian citizen / permanent resident, or a Quebec resident. Learn more: mcgill.ca/legaldocuments
Engage at McGill – mcgill.ca/cle/getting-involved – is your guide to getting involved on campus. Learn by doing - because some knowledge can only be
McGill International Health Insurance Plan which is administered by International Student Services. Learn more: mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health
gained through experience. We can help you study in another country, find an internship to kick-start your career, or both! Visit mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/why-mcgill/ learn-doing to explore McGill’s Study Abroad, Internship and Research programs. @mcgilladmissions
Prepare to make your mark
Contacts & Resources Academic Advising
First Peoples’ House
Scholarships & Student Aid
mcgill.ca/students/advising
mcgill.ca/fph firstpeopleshouse@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/studentaid
mcgillathletics.ca info.athletics@mcgill.ca
Étudiants francophones
mcgill.ca/servicepoint
Campus Life & Engagement (the First-Year Office)
Food & Dining Services – Residence Meal Plans
mcgill.ca/getready firstyear@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/foodservices
mcgill.ca/access-achieve disabilities.students@mcgill.ca
Faculties & Schools
International Students
Student Services
mcgill.ca/internationalstudents international.students@mcgill.ca
mcgill.ca/studentservices student.services@mcgill.ca
Macdonald Campus Student Services
Visit McGill (in-person & online)
Athletics
mcgill.ca/faculties
Fees & Finances mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/finances student.accounts@mcgill.ca
Find your community mcgill.ca/branches/find-your-community
mcgill.ca/getready/etudiants-francophones
mcgill.ca/macdonald-studentservices stuserv.macdonald@mcgill.ca
Entering Class 2024-2025
Service Point Student Accessibility & Achievement
mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/ visit/campus-tours
Residences & Student Housing mcgill.ca/students/housing housing.residences@mcgill.ca
Future Students Unit McGill University February 2024 McGill University is located on land which has long
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst
information at the time of publication. McGill University
Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee
reserves the right to make changes to the information
and Anishinabeg nations. McGill honours, recognizes
contained in this document, without prior notification.
and respects these nations as the traditional stewards
Please consult mcgill.ca for complete information.
of the lands and waters on which we meet today.
The 2024-2025 Entering Class Essential Guide
mcgill.ca/accepted
Born to be inspired