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McGill SCS Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates
| Type | Winter 2025 | Spring/Summer 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Period (returning students in a program) | October 3, 2024 - January 6, 2025 | February 4 - May 1 |
| Registration Period (newly admitted and independent students) |
October 10, 2024 - January 6, 2025 | February 11 - May 1 |
| Late Registration ($25 fee) | During Add/Drop (Course Change) Period: January 7 - 14 |
During Late Registration Period: May 2 - 8 Note: Add/Drop Periods vary by schedule pattern in Spring/Summer. |
See the Important Dates page for all key dates throughout the semester, including start and end dates, exam periods, and more.
How to Register
Follow the steps below (or watch a video tutorial) to register for courses on Minerva:
- Log in to Minerva (if you encounter any difficulty, contact the Minerva Helpline at 514-398-7878 or email them at itsupport [at] mcgill.ca)
- From the main menu, select Student Menu > Registration Menu
- Select Search Class Schedule > then Add Course Sections
- Choose the term you wish to register for, then click Submit
- From this page, select a subject code, then Course Search
- Select View Sections for the course you wish to register for (if the course you want to register for is full, see McGill's guide to joining a waitlist)
- To choose a course, check the box on the far left (before the CRN option)
- Select Register
e-Billing
All invoices are issued electronically via Minerva. Learn how to view and pay invoices online.
Troubleshoot Registration Issues
Acceptance of Admission Offer
You will not be able to register for any courses in the program until you have accepted your offer of admission.
Registration Period
Registration can only take place during the designated period at the start of each term. Consult the table above for registration dates.
If you are registering for a course in which you are waiting for the final grade of a pre-requisite course, you should register under the assumption that you have passed the pre-requisite course.
Account Holds
You may be unable to register (or access student records) due to a hold that has been placed on your account.
"It Takes All of Us" Hold
To clear this hold, you must complete It Takes All of Us: Creating a Campus Community Free of Sexual Violence, a mandatory online learning program that strives to ensure that our campus culture is based on respect and consent.
- Sign in to myCourses with your McGill credentials
- Select "View All Courses" and search "It Takes All of Us"
- Complete the five modules (takes about 1 hour)
- Once you pass, you will receive an email confirmation
- Wait 1-3 business days for the hold to be removed before you can register
"Tuition & Fees" Hold
This hold usually means you have an outstanding balance in your student account. Find out how to pay fees from inside or outside Canada.
To view your balance:
- Log in to Minerva
- Go to the Student Menu tab
- Select Student Accounts Menu > View Account Summary by Term
Inactive Student Status
If you have not been active in your program (i.e., have not registered for and completed a course) for three or more consecutive terms, your status will change to "inactive."
If you were admitted to a program and your status is now "inactive," you will be required to re-apply to the program.
Prerequisite or Test Score Error
If you receive this error, you may not have met your prerequisites/corequisites or language proficiency. If you have verified that you have met the requirements, please contact us for assistance.