To follow and complete a certificate, graduate certificate, or diploma in a particular area of study at the School of Continuing Studies, you must apply to be admitted to a program.
Application Deadlines
The deadlines for application to upcoming semesters are:
| Semester | Application Deadline |
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| Fall | June 1st |
| Winter | October 1st |
| Spring/Summer | February 1st |
Step 1: Choose a program of study
Choose the program of study you are interested in. Once you have chosen a program of study, you can return to this page to continue with the application process.
Step 2: Review the admission requirements
Before you apply, you should take the time to review the admission requirements and gather the necessary supporting documentation.
Step 3: Applying on-line
- It’s a quick, simple and secure way of ensuring that your application is submitted without delays and risk of illegibility (as sometimes experienced with mail or fax);
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Once submitted, you can then follow the progression of your application online.
Ready to apply on-line? Click here now.
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The applicable fee of $65 (non-refundable) must be paid online by credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
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Once your application has been submitted via the web, you will receive an email confirming your application and giving you access to Minerva where you will be able to upload your supporting documents and view the status of your application.
For guidelines on how to upload your documents please go to:
https://www.mcgill.ca/applying/submitting_your_documents/uploadingdocuments/
This option will allow you to upload your supporting documentation and transcripts.
Important: All transcripts received via the upload process are considered “unofficial”. For information on how to send official transcripts please verify information under the above link.
If for some reason, you are unable to apply online, please contact Client Services and they will be able to assist you or, exceptionally provide you with a PDF copy of the "Application for Admission" form. This completed form must be accompanied with the required supporting documents and the payment of the $65 non-refundable application fee. (The fee is payable in Canadian or US funds, by certified cheque or money order. Cash will not be accepted).
Step 4: Submit supporting documentation
NEW! Uploading your documents: After your application has been received, you will be given access to your Minerva account, where, if you are eligible to do so, you will be able to upload your unofficial transcripts and supporting documentation to complete your application. This is strongly recommended.
For information on eligibility and how to upload your documents please go to:
https://www.mcgill.ca/applying/submitting_your_documents/uploadingdocuments/
Sending official documents: All transcripts received via the upload process are considered unofficial. Once your official documents are requested, they should be mailed to:
| Programs offered by the School of Continuing Studies: | Programs offered by the Faculty of Education: |
Client Services (Admissions) School of Continuing Studies 688 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1125 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 3R1 [locate]phone: 514-398-6200 fax: 514-398-4448 info [dot] conted [at] mcgill [dot] ca |
Mr Dean Thomson Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology Faculty of Education 3700 McTavish, Suite 614 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3A 1Y2 514-398-4248 |
Your application will not be processed until all of the required supporting documentation has been received by the School of Continuing Studies. See: Supporting documentation
Step 5: Waiting for your response
Once you have submitted your application along with all required supporting documents, your application will be ready for review.
All applicants can check the status of their application and their documentation on Minerva.
Notices acknowledging receipt of applications are sent by e-mail (or regular mail when no e-mail address is provided). Your acknowledgement notice will provide you with your McGill ID number as well as a PIN that you can use to log on to the Minerva web site. At this web site, you will be able to check the status of your application, upload your supporting documents and verify which documents (if any) are still missing.
Step 6: Register for your courses
Once admitted, a Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you as proof of admission to the program along with information regarding registration procedures, dates and times for the current session.
See: Course registration
Questions?
Questions regarding admission requirements, procedures, and status should be directed to the Client Services office by calling 514-398-6200 or admissions [dot] conted [at] mcgill [dot] ca.