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STUDENTS & STAFF
Come to McGill on Exchange
studentexchanges@mcgill.ca+1 514 3987878
3415 McTavish St.
Montreal, QC, Canada
H3A 0C8

Bienvenue à Montréal!
There’s no place in the world quite like Montreal.
It is a city steeped in culture and infused with

CONTACTS

internationalism.

HANNAH EICHENWALD
Outgoing Coordinator

Canada.

OfMontreal’s

3.6

millionresidents, nearly 800,000 were born outside ofA

further220,000

arestudents

atuniversities or other professional post-secondary
programs, making Montreal one of the world’sGENEVIÈVE (GENY) ALIE
Incoming Coordinatorstudentexchanges@mcgill.ca+ 1 514 3987878

most student-friendly cities. Its safe, sociallyvibrant setting makes Montreal one of the world’s
most livable cities.
McGill University is a thriving city within a city – acommunity

oflearners

wherepassionate,

independent minds come together to combine
RENATA MELHEMManager
renata.melhem@mcgill.ca

AGREEMENTS & PARTNER VISITS
Details on the website
mcgillabroad@mcgill.ca
24 hour emergency number:
McGill Security +1 514 398 3000

their great ideas and make even greater ones. It’sa place pulsing with life, where our students –35,000-strong from about 150 countries – areearning their places at the vanguards of theirfields – from music to medicine, from the art ofarchitecture to the science of sustainability.
More about Montréal

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AGREEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS
Students can be accepted to the exchange program for one semester or the full year (Fallstart only). The preference is to have an even number of students nominated for eachterm - please do not send all in one term.
In general, students should be enrolled in the same program at their home university OR
present sufficient educational background in chosen subject area.

MUSIC

strongly recommend starting in theFall term
must be registered in same programat home university
applicants who wish to participate inlessons, ensembles, or otherperformance classes are required tosubmit a recorded audition forevaluation
certain course restrictions applyregistration for practical instruction
may incur private lesson fees as peragreement with home universityLAW, ARCHITECTURE
normally not open to university-wideagreements (space permitting)must be registered in same program athome university
for Law, refer to the Law Fact Sheet for
further instructions (available uponpartner request)
for Architecture - a portfolio is required

ENGINEERING,MANAGEMENT
limited to 2 nominations per term
for non-faculty specificagreements
limited spaces in all Engineering
disciplines
students may be responsible forsupplemental fees associated withparticular courses

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
courses at the 600-700 level ONLYMUST verify if exchange is possible
by contacting the Department
directly (not all programs are open)
MUST apply by program-specificdeadlines (Deadlines vary byDepartment and are different fromthe undergraduate deadlines)

Faculties not open for Exchange: Medicine, Dentistry, Continuing Studies
Students may take up to 1 course in the School of Continuing Studies,
see Registration section (p. 4).

Academic calendar
Fall 2024

August 28 to December 20, 2024
(including exam period)

NOTE: Students should wait for theFINAL 2024-2025 exam schedule tobe available on McGill’s website
BEFORE making any travel
arrangements for the end of theWinter 2025

January 6 to April 30, 2025

term. If they must book their flight(including exam period)in advance, students must book aflight for any date AFTER the end

Summer 2025

Not open for exchanges

dates listed here.
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NOMINATION & APPLICATION PROCESS
When extenuating circumstances arise, exchanges may be cancelled by McGill at any time.
Nominated students should monitor the McGill Abroad website for relevant updates.

Fall and full year: March 15

Nomination Deadlines - Undergraduate Winter (Spring): September 15
Exchange coordinators should submit their nominations by the indicated deadlines. A link tothe nomination webform will be sent to the university’s exchange coordinator once available.
Once the nomination has been approved, please provide your students with a copy of thisfact sheet for the next steps in the process.
Our office will NOT send application instructions to your students.

Application Periods - Undergraduate

Fall and full year: February 1 to April 1
Winter (Spring): August 1 to October 1

After a student is nominated by their home university, they must complete the online
application and provide the required supporting documentation. Application instructions will
not be sent to students by our office.
Requirements:
Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), B average
Demonstrate English proficiency if your home university’s primary language of instruction
is NOT English.

English proficiency - minimum requirements

Application Instructions:Students should use the McGill Incoming Exchange Undergraduate Application Guide tocomplete their application (link below). The guide includes the link for the application form.
After completing the online application form, students must upload the required supporting
documents to their online account (Minerva):
Copy of university transcript in English or French (include ALL pages). Unofficial copies areaccepted. Submission must include a transcript key or grading information page.
Letter of permission / nomination. A letter from the home university confirming thestudent’s nomination for an exchange at McGill, and duration of the exchange.
Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable). Letter from an academic official (not exchange
coordinator) confirming English proficiency OR copy of official test results.
Copy of the information page of your passport, both the photo and signature pages.
If applicable, email or upload program specific documents (example: Architecture
portfolio, Music audition file).
Decision: If admitted to McGill, students will be prompted to accept their offer of admissionin Minerva. The official decision letter will be available for download and printing via
Minerva. Hard copies of the acceptance letter are not issued.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students can expect to have a decision within
one month of the posted application deadline. Decisions for applications to Architecture
may require additional time.

Steps for Coming
to McGill onExchange

McGill Incoming
Exchange
Undergraduate
Application Guide

GRADUATE PROGRAMSFor further info, contact us: studentexchanges@mcgill.ca3

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REGISTRATION
Registration dates:
Fall / full year - late May / early June
Winter - early December
Students register for courses prior to arrival at McGill, online via Minerva (unlessotherwise specified in sections below).
The maximum course load at McGill for an exchange student is 15 credits per term (12credits is considered full-time).

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Students have access to their official transcript as soon as they are registered for courses.

Faculty-Specific Notes for Registration
Students are permitted to take up to 1 course outside their admitted faculty if spacepermits and there are no restrictions. This course can be from the School of ContinuingStudies, however students should verify with their home university whether they will
receive credit for this course. Permission from their admitted faculty may be required.
If there are restrictions or pre-requisite errors while registering, students must contact
the department offering the course to obtain permission to register for the course.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

COURSES WITH LIMITED

Click each Faculty for more info

ENROLMENT:Architecture
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Arts
Education
Engineering
Management
MusicScience

Anatomy and Cell Biology
Biochemistry
BiologyComputer Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Psychology
Physiology
Courses in the Faculty of Engineering
Courses in the Faculty of Management
Due to high demand, maximum 2
Faculty of Management courses persubject area

COURSES NOT AVAILABLE TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Lab courses

Special topics courses

Research projects

Student Teaching practicum (EDFE) courses

Thesis courses

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Immigration Documents
Full-year (2 terms): Students must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance fromImmigration Quebec (CAQ) and a Study permit from Citizenship and Immigration
Canada.
One term only: Students must have a valid passport and students from certain
countries may need to obtain a Temporary resident visa or an electronic Travel
Authorization.
Documents must be submitted to McGill as per the instructions on the LegalDocuments website.
Legal documents website

FAQs: Traveling to Canada

International Health Insurance
The McGill International Health Insurance Plan is mandatory for all international students(see Expenses section below for the expected cost). Refer to the website for details on
coverage (e.g. basic dental is not included).
Students from certain countries may qualify for an exemption provided they submit therequired documentation.

Housing

On-campus housing: While priority is given to first-year degree students, limited places
are available for exchange students. Once they have accepted their offer of admission,
students should contact Housing directly at housing.residences@mcgill.ca
For more housing options:Off-campus housing

Expenses while on exchange
Students participating in the exchange program are exempt from regular tuition charges
and compulsory term charges. However there some charges that they may see on their
fee account:• International Health Insurance - approximately $350 CAD per term
• Program/course charges that are compulsory upon registration, such as special activity
charges, course materials, textbooks, music lessons, etc. - approximately $600-1000 CADper term
Information about• Residence and meal plan (if applicable)billing and payments

Orientation & Arrival at McGill
Orientation sessions for new students are to help prepare for McGill’s academic andsocial life, provide information about the University and its services, and living inMontreal.
The sessions are usually held:
Fall term or year-long: end of August
Winter term only: beginning of January

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
Check out the PreArrival Webinars hosted
by International StudentServices5

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Students requiring academic accommodations
McGill has a dedicated office for Student Accessibility & Achievement. Students areencouraged to contact the office after being admitted to see if the appropriate services
are available to them during their exchange.
Other available
student services

Student health and wellness services
The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of health services to support students'
physical and mental health with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention.
Local Wellness Advisor (LWAs) are trained mental health clinicians embedded within
faculties and services to orient and connect you with the appropriate support resource on-campus or off-campus - for your unique situation.
Find yourfaculty LWA

Official Transcript
Students have access to their official transcript as soon as they are registered forcourses.
All final grades should be available by February (Fall exchanges) or June (Full year/Winterexchanges). Note: McGill transcripts only show letter grades (not numeric grades).

Students are responsible for ordering their McGill electronictranscript to be sent to their home institution.
Proof of Enrolment Letter
Students who require confirmation of their enrolment at McGill can access their Proof ofEnrolment letter in Minerva (McGill's student portal). The proof of enrolment letter is an
official letter which includes our seal and the Registrar’s signature.

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