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Other Ways to Register in the School of Continuing Studies
In-Person Registration
In-Person Registration
If you are a new Independent (Special) Student, or if you are unable to register using Minerva for any reason, you must register in person. This service is by appointment only. Please call Client Services for an appointment at: 514-398-6200.
Note: A registration appointment is not the same as an appointment to see an adviser. If you wish to meet with one of our advisers, please call for a separate appointment (see Contact Information for Continuing Studies Advising).
Please consult our website for specific dates for the Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer term in-person registration.
If you are required to take a Language Classification test, schedule an appointment at least two days after your test.
What to Bring to In-Person Registration:
Returning Students
- McGill ID card or proof of Student Number (i.e., unofficial transcript)
- Proof of satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses
Newly Admitted Students
- Your letter of admission
- Proof of satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses
- Your student ID card (if you were a Special Student in a previous term)
- Legal documents to prove that you are a Quebec student, a Canadian out-of-province student, or an international student (if you have not done so). For more information, see Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?
New Independent (Special) Students
(See School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Special Student Status > Undergraduate Courses and Graduate Courses.)
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Legal documents to prove that you are a Quebec student, a Canadian out-of-province student, or an international student.
For more information, see Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?
- Your Permanent Code from the Government of Quebec (see Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?)
- Proof of satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses
- Proof of proficiency in English, if applicable (see School of Continuing Studies > Areas of Study > Career and Professional Development > Career and Professional Development > Undergraduate Certificate Programs, Part-Time BCom > About Admission Regulations for Certificate Programs > Proof of Proficiency in English)
Independent (Special) Students Registering in Graduate-Level Courses
- An unofficial transcript in English or French confirming degree completion and, if applicable, an "avis d'études" from the Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion
- A letter from your university of origin confirming the expected date of completion of your degree (if your degree has not yet been granted). You must request to have an official transcript sent to us before the end of term once your degree is completed.
- Proof of proficiency in English, if applicable (see School of Continuing Studies > Areas of Study > Career and Professional Development > Graduate Programs, Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates > Academic Regulations > Proof of Proficiency in English)
Failure to provide the documents listed above will result in your not being permitted to register in courses.
For Translation and Written Communication, see School of Continuing Studies > Areas of Study > Translation and Written Communication > About Translation and Written Communication Programs and Courses > Translation Programs > Translation Programs: General Academic Requirements.
International Students
In addition to the above, international students should bring:
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A completed Study PlanNote: Once accepted into a program, School of Continuing Studies students will be provided with a Study Plan, outlining the appropriate sequence of courses which will enable them to complete their program within the time frame specified by the immigration authorities. For more information, please contact Client Services at 514-398-6200 or send an email to info.conted [at] mcgill.ca.
- A Study Permit and Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (CAQ), or other proof of immigration status (see Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?)
- Valid passport
- Your Health Insurance Number (If not purchased, you must do so at the Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish, before registration.)
Registration for Short Courses, Seminars, and Workshops
Registration for Short Courses, Seminars, and Workshops
For registration in the following areas, please see the appropriate academic area:
| Registration for Short Courses, Seminars, and Workshops |
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| General Policies and Information |
| Professional Development and Non-Credit Offerings (CE Units and Other) |
| About the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL) |
Registration by Proxy
Registration by Proxy
If you are unable to register during the scheduled registration periods, you can register by proxy. A proxy form is available at the School of Continuing Studies or at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/registration. This form must be completed and signed by both you and the proxy holder. The School will not accept proxy forms sent by fax. The proxy holder must bring the signed form along with all supporting documents, and be prepared to pay the fees in full (see In-Person Registration).
Registering by Mail, Fax, or by Web
Registering by Mail, Fax, or by Web
If you are registering for courses, workshops, or seminars offered by Career and Professional Development or by Faculty Partnerships and Summer Studies, refer to the specific course on the website at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/contact-us. In some cases, you may be able to register by mail, fax, or via web.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Jun. 27, 2018) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Jun. 27, 2018) (disclaimer)
