Visiting McGill

The best way to discover McGill is to visit!

Downtown Campus

The Welcome Centre, located on the main floor of Burnside Hall, is the natural first stop for any student, parent or guidance counsellor planning to visit McGill's downtown campus. The main campus gates - the Roddick Gates - are on the corner of Sherbrooke Street West and McGill College Avenue.

The centre arranges walking tours, the opportunity to attend a class (student-for-a-day), offers admissions information and a whole lot more to ensure that prospective students and their parents have a solid understanding of the university and its surroundings.

Important Note: Residences and athletic facilities are NOT visited during the tour because of time constraints; however, tour takers are encouraged to visit them on their own either before or after the regular campus tour on weekdays. No reservations are required to visit either the residences or athletics, however, please note visiting hours for residences: "Upper Residences" can only be visited from 9:30 am to 2pm; New Residence and Royal Victoria can be visited until 4pm. Simply stop by the Welcome Centre and we will be pleased to provide you with a map and directions.

Macdonald Campus

McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, located on the Macdonald Campus, offers four undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, a Bachelor of Engineering in Bioresource Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Food Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics and Human Nutrition). The Macdonald Campus sits on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, about a half-hour drive from downtown. During class hours, a free shuttle bus service makes it easy for students to take courses on both campuses. During off hours, public transit is available.

To arrange a visit to McGill's Macdonald Campus, contact their Student Affairs Office. (Go to the Contact information page and scroll to the bottom.)

Schulich School of Music

The Schulich School of Music is housed in both the historic Strathcona Music Building and the new $50-million music complex, which includes a world class sound recording and music technology research facility and an extensive Music Library. In addition to a rehearsal space large enough for an entire orchestra, this complex provides considerable room for music instruction, practice, and performance in a near-perfect acoustic environment. Founded as the Conservatorium of Music in 1904 and later incorporated as a faculty in 1920, the Schulich School of Music has enjoyed steady growth to its present position as the largest music school in Canada.

If you would like a tour of the Schulich School of Music or for more information, visit the Schulich School of Music web site, or contact the Schulich School of Music directly.