Studying at another university is a wonderful opportunity, the benefits of which can go far beyond academic learning. It can enrich your undergraduate education by enabling you to develop broader perspectives in your fields of study, enhance skills in cross-cultural communication and critical thinking applicable to your everyday life, and provide you with a chance for personal growth.
Important Announcements
GRADUATING STUDENTS: As of the fall 2011 term, students who are on any type of study away during their graduating term WILL NOT be able to graduate at the end of their final term; instead, these students must select a graduation term (on Minerva) for the term following their study away.
Study-away information sessions
Study away information sessions will resume in February and March 2012 and will be announced on this site.
Study-away drop-in advising sessions
Please contact the Dawson Hall Counter if you have specific questions that are not answered on this website.
- Drop-in advising cards are also available at the Dawson Hall Counter should you wish to see an adviser.
- Drop-in advising for Des Sitaras, Study Aboard/Transfer Credit adviser, is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Ask for a ‘drop-in’ advising card at the Dawson Hall Counter.
Options for study away
- McGill student exchange programs for the 2012/13 academic year
- Summer studies at a university outside of Québec
- Independent study away at a university outside of Québec for the 2011/12 academic year
- Studies at a Québec university (IUT)
Quick links to frequently-used study-away forms
- Arts OASIS Course Approval Form [.pdf]
This form is required for study away during the Fall and Winter terms and is used for pre- or post-approval of host university courses as McGill equivalences. It must be submitted to Arts OASIS.
You are encouraged, although not required, to have this form completed prior to leaving. Each McGill unit must assess courses for correspondence to theirs. Since each department or program unit functions differently, please consult the revelant department adviser to determine when they are willing to assess and approve your courses: prior to or upon your return from your studies. Provide the adviser with detailed course descriptions and course syllabi (including methods of evaluation and reading lists). - CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE COURSES: Regardless of the language of instruction, these courses must be assessed by the appropriate McGill unit before they can be approved for credit.
- Courses taken as electives only from the following units will be approved by Arts OASIS upon completion and receipt of official transcript and appropriate course descriptions: Communication Studies (COMS), English (ENGL), French Language & Literature (FREN), Jewish Studies (JWST), Linguistics (LING) and Philosophy (PHIL). Please provide Arts OASIS with detailed course descriptions and course syllabi (which must include methods of evaluation and reading lists).
- Enrolment Confirmation Form [.pdf]
This form is to be submitted to Arts OASIS once you have begun your studies at the host university. On the basis of the information you provide, we will complete any outstanding course approvals while you are away.
Reference material for students and advisers
- Arts Transfer Credit Policy
- Approved Host Universities [.pdf]
A listing of universities approved for Independent Study Away requests. If a university is not listed, it either may not have been requested or it may not be approved for transfer credits. Refer to Independent Study Away, Step 2 for details on how to request approval for a university that is not on the list. - Basic Math and Sciences Course Equivalence table
A listing of equivalent basic math and science courses to be used as a referencing tool. Courses evaluated more than 5 years ago (or have no date) must be re-evaluated by the corresponding McGill Department. - McGill's Partner Institutions for Exchange Programs
A listing of McGill's partner institutions available for exchange programs for the fall 2011 and/or winter 2012 academic year. Arts students should select institutions indicated under 'Faculty' as General or Arts. - studyawayexchangeadvisersdeptsprgms_nov2011.pdf
A listing of Arts department and program contacts who assess courses from other universities for McGill equivalences.
Mailing addresses for official transcripts & supporting documents
Official transcripts for study away to:
Enrolment Services
Documentation Centre
Student Documents
McGill University
688 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 760
Montreal, QC, H3A 3R1
CANADA
ATT: Arts Study Away
Supporting documents, including course approvals, to:
McGill University
Arts OASIS
Faculty of Arts
Dawson Hall, Room 110,
853 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC, H3A 0G5
CANADA
ATT: Study Away Adviser