Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

On the McGill beach

Outdoor Events

Permission for outdoor events is coordinated by Campus Public Safety.

If you are planning to hold an event on campus grounds, you require approval from our office.

  • teresa.standing [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Request%20the%20Outdoor%20Events%20Form) (Obtain the form for an outdoor event )
  • Submit your request a minimum of 10 days before the event to teresa.standing [at] mcgill.ca (Teresa Standing).
  • If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Teresa Standing at 514 398-4412.

Serving or Selling Alcohol?

How long before the event should you submit your permit?

  • Departments must submit their Alcohol Permit Form 10 working days before the event.
  • Student groups and external organizations must submit their Alcohol Permit form at least 45 days before the event:
    • mcgill.ca/eventsbookings/

Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) 

(a.k.a drones unmanned aerial vehicles at McGill University)


Indoor events:

  • Permission for indoor events is coordinated by Event Bookings (Food and Hospitality Services).

Other key contacts

Fire Prevention Office

fireprevention [at] mcgill.ca

514 398 3473

Parking and Transportation

parking.services [at] mcgill.ca

Building Services/Events Support

special.events [at] mcgill.ca

Security Services

campus.security [at] mcgill.ca

Risk Advisory and Insurance Services

supportrisk.insurance [at] mcgill.ca

McGill Alcohol Permits Administration

permits.residence [at] mcgill.ca

514 398 7687

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