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McGill SCS Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates
You can change your course load in Minerva during the Add/Drop period with no impact on your transcript. A $20 drop fee applies for each course or section change.
After the Add/Drop period, you must officially withdraw in Minerva (instructions below). If you miss the final withdrawal deadline, you will receive a grade of “J” (incomplete/failure) on your transcript.
| Spring/Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Drop Fee | Tuition Refund | Transcript | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop during the Add/Drop Period* | Varies by schedule pattern - see Important Dates page | August 28 - September 9 | $20 | Credited (or refunded) | Will not appear |
| Withdraw with a refund* | Not applicable in this term | September 10 - 16 | $20 | Credited (or refunded) | Marked "W" (withdrawn) - no CGPA impact |
| Withdraw with no refund* | Varies by schedule pattern - see Important Dates page | September 17 - October 28 | n/a | None | Marked as "W" (withdrawn) - no CGPA impact |
*Note: 2- and 1.5-credit courses have different deadlines.
How to Drop/Withdraw in Minerva
You must follow the steps below to drop or withdraw from a course.
- 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 Quick Add or Drop Courses Sections
- Select the term you wish you modify and click Submit
- Your registered courses will appear under Current Schedule
- From the Action dropdown, select Web Drop (or Web Withdrawn)
- To finalize the course removal, click Submit Changes