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General Policies and Information
Students must inform themselves of University rules and regulations and keep abreast of any changes that may occur. The General Policies and Information section of this publication contains important details required by students...
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Authorization, Acknowledgement, and Consent
When applying for admission to the University, you are bound by and
agree to observe all statutes, rules, regulations, and policies at McGill
University and the faculty or faculties to which you may be accepted and...
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Student Rights and
Responsibilities
The
Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities is produced
jointly by the Office of the Dean of Students and the University Secretariat.
It contains regulations and policies governing your rights and...
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Language Policy
The main language of instruction at McGill is English. You have the right to write essays, examinations, and theses in English or in French except in courses where knowledge of a language is one of the objectives of the course.
If you need to improve...
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Academic Integrity
Before submitting work in your courses, you must understand the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and cheating, which are serious academic offences. Inform yourself about what might be considered plagiarism in an essay or term paper by...
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University Student Assessment Policy
The University Student Assessment Policy includes all disparate policies with regard to
all types of student assessments. This policy is meant to protect
students from excessive workloads, and to ensure that all students...
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Policy
Concerning Access to Records
The University sends statements of account and all other correspondence
directly to students. You retain full control over who has access to your
records or accounts; however, officers and members of the University staff...
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Undergraduate Leave of Absence Policy
A leave of absence may be granted to undergraduate students for reasons related to:
maternity or parenting
personal or family health
professional development
required military service
Such a leave must be...
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Information Technology (IT) Resources
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ offers a variety of Information Technology resources open to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the McGill community. Please see Information Technology (IT) Services and visit IT Services >...
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Responsible Use of McGill Information Technology Resources
When using all McGill IT services, whether hosted on premises, by an external supplier, or in the cloud, you must comply with the Policy on the Responsible Use of McGill Information Technology Resources....
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Use of Cloud Services
Your usage of cloud services, whether provided
by McGill or self-acquired as a consumer service, must respect the
Cloud Data Directive. The Cloud Data Directive is also available at
www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations...
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Email Communication
All students are assigned a McGill Email Address (usually in the form of
firstname.lastname@mail.mcgill.ca) and are given a McGill email mailbox. You
can view your McGill Email Address and set your McGill Password on Minerva (www.mcgill.ca/...
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Minerva
Minerva is McGill's web-based information system serving applicants, students, staff,
and faculty. To access Minerva, go to
www.mcgill.ca/minerva and log in. Once
logged in, you can:
Apply to McGill and view
your application status
View...
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myMcGill
McGill's portal, myMcGill, gives students and staff a personalized
interface to the University's information systems.
myMcGill is a collection of useful links and offers an integrated web experience with a single sign-on
(SSO) to several McGill web...
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Student Health and Health Insurance
Learn more about health insurance, your requirements as a student, and services offered for special medical needs in the following sections.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2017-2018 (last...
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Health Professions – Immunization Requirement
A compulsory immunization program exists at McGill for students in the health professions (including Dietetics), as well as in the School of Social Work. If you are a new student in those programs, you must complete the...
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Health
Insurance – International Students
International Students (Non-Canadians or Non-Permanent Residents of Canada)
By Senate regulation, all international
students (full-time, part-time, half-time, Additional Session, Thesis Evaluation,...
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Health Insurance – Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
Canadians residing in Canada
All undergraduate and graduate (classed as Canadian full-time or Additional Session, Thesis Evaluation, Non-Thesis Extension, as well as postdoctoral candidates)...
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Special Medical Needs
If you have special medical needs, please book an appointment with Health Services to discuss how to manage your health while at McGill. Contact information for the Downtown campus is available at www.mcgill.ca/studenthealth/see-doctor, and...
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Guidelines for the Academic Accommodation of
Pregnant Students and Students Caring for Dependants
McGill acknowledges the particular challenges
facing you as a pregnant student and as a student caring for a
dependant.
McGill supports you in your desire...