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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) Policies and Regulations
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff, and other members of the McGill community benefit from a variety of Information Technology resources, which are used in accordance with University policies and directives...
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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—2022-2023 (last...
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Health Professions – Immunization Requirement
A compulsory immunization program exists at McGill for students in the health science fields (including Dietetics), as well as in the School of Social Work. If you are a new student in those programs, you must complete...
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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 the Student Wellness Hub to discuss how to manage your health while at McGill. Contact information for the Downtown campus is available at mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/access-care/...
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Academic Accommodation of
Pregnant Students and Students Caring for Dependants
McGill acknowledges the particular challenges
facing you as a pregnant student and/or as a student caring for a
dependant.
McGill supports you in your desire to
further your...
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Non-Smoking Policy
Quebec law prohibits smoking in public buildings. Smoking on University Property is permitted
only within outdoor Designated Smoking Areas. Smoking is prohibited outside any Designated Smoking Area on
University Property. For more information,...
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Policy Concerning Cannabis
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has adopted a Policy Concerning Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs. This policy applies to all McGill students, faculty, staff and visitors on the Downtown and Macdonald campuses, the Gault Nature Reserve, and spaces...
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Personal Information
You must inform yourself of University rules and regulations and keep abreast of any changes that may occur. The Personal Information section of this publication contains important details pertaining to nominative information, legal documents,...
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Updating Personal
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It is important to keep your McGill records up to date with your personal information, especially your mailing or billing address, as these are used by the University year-round.
You must update your address(es) and/or...
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Submitting Legal Documents
McGill requires documentation from you to confirm your legal status. The following sections describe the documents needed for your specific situation and how you should proceed.
Programs, Courses and University...
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Legal Documents: Why
Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?
Your tuition status at McGill will vary depending on your legal status in Canada. In order for us to determine your appropriate rate of tuition (Quebec, Canadian out-of-province, or...
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Legal Documents: What
Documents Does McGill Need from You?
Follow the instructions in the first row of this table that apply to
you.
Send clear, legible copies of documents (not originals).
Quebec and Canadian
Out-of-Province...
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Legal Documents: Has McGill
Received Your Documents?
Quebec/Canadian/International Fees and Immigration Status
Quebec/Canadian/International Fees and Immigration Status
Once McGill has received your documents, it usually takes 5-...