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Student Records
Students must inform themselves of University rules and regulations and keep abreast of any changes that may occur. The Student Records section of this publication contains important details pertaining to academic standing, grading and grade point...
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Academic Standing
When you first start your program, and in your first term, you are deemed to be in Satisfactory Standing. At the end of each term, after final grades have been submitted, your academic standing in your program is determined based on your...
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Credit System
The faculties listed in this publication use the credit system, where each
course is assigned a credit rating reflecting the number of weekly contact
hours. In general, a three-credit course indicates three hours of lectures per
week for...
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Continuing Education Units (CE units)
Some courses at the School of Continuing Studies carry a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) rating. These courses do not normally count toward the fulfilment of a credit program.
A Continuing Education Unit is a measure of the...
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Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA) for Continuing Studies
Courses can be graded either by letter grades or in percentages, but the official grade in each course is the letter grade. Where appropriate, a class average appears on transcripts expressed as the letter...
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Other Grades for Continuing Studies
Other Grades
J
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unexcused absence (failed); the student is registered for a course but does not write the final examination or do other required work; calculated as a failure in the TGPA and CGPA.
K
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incomplete;...
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Transcript of Academic Record
The proceeding sections contain information on transcripts and other details regarding academic records.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Jan. 26, 2023) (disclaimer...
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Transcript of Academic Record: General Information
A McGill transcript includes all attempted work
and final grades obtained in any and all programs. The University
does not issue partial transcripts under any
circumstances.
The University issues official...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Unofficial Transcripts
If you require a copy of your student record, access Minerva (mcgill.ca/minerva) to view and
print an unofficial transcript. This applies to records from 1976 to the
present. For pre-1976 records, your...
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Verification of Student Records: Unofficial Transcripts
Subject to Changes to Student Records after Normal Deadlines,
you are responsible for verifying your academic record on Minerva using the
unofficial transcript to ensure that you are registered in the...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Official Transcripts
For more information on transcripts, applicable costs, delivery method, and processing time, see mcgill.ca/student-records/transcripts.
Currently Registered Students: Use Minerva to order an official transcript...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Course Numbering on
the Transcript
Prior to September 2002, course numbers had seven-character
designations beginning with a three-number code indicating the teaching
unit/department. The next three digits specified the course,...
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Unexcused Absences for Continuing Studies Students
If, without a valid excuse, you do not participate in or write a final examination or submit required term work for any courses you were registered in, you will receive a final grade of J (unexcused absence...
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Incomplete Courses for Continuing Studies
If the instructor decides there is sufficient reason to permit a delay in the submission of required term work, an extension of the deadline after the end of the course may be granted to the student. In this case, the...
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Non-Evaluated Work for Continuing Studies Students
If you are attending a course that has an evaluation process (such as an examination or other criteria), you may choose not to be evaluated. To do this, you must complete the required form at: www.mcgill.ca/...
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Changes to Student Records after Normal Deadlines
Student Record Changes
Student Record Changes
Student record changes include the following: course add or course drop,
course withdrawal, university withdrawal, program change (including...
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Letters of Attestation for Continuing Studies Students
You may obtain Letters of Attestation on Minerva under the Student Records Menu. You can also make a request at the Client Services Office. This letter will confirm that you are registered for the current term...
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Examinations:
General Information
Note: The University Exam Regulations governed by the University Student Assessment Policy are available at mcgill.ca/exams/regulations.
In addition to the University Student Assessment Policy (available on the Secretariat...
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Final Examinations
Final examinations in regularly scheduled courses are held during the final examination period at the
end of the term. The format of the final exams can be either online or in person, depending on the situation. The dates of the final...
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University Regulations Concerning Final Examinations for Continuing Studies Students
Preamble
The objectives of these regulations are as follows:
to protect students from excessive workloads;
to use the full 15-week term to maximum advantage.
Regulations
These...