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Welcome to the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management - Bachelor of Commerce! 

Congratulations on your admission to McGill! As you begin your studies in the Bachelor of Commerce, we’re here to support you in navigating your academic path.

The BCom Undergraduate Student Affairs Office is your main resource for academic planning, university regulations, and degree requirements. 

On the New Students pages, you'll find essential academic guidance to help you start off strong—covering everything from course selection and registration to understanding advanced standing and first-year requirements.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our advisors at bcom.newstudent [at] mcgill.ca 

Step 1 - Determine your admission type

U0 student U1 student University transfer student Incoming exchange student

Understand the difference between U0 and U1

  • You will be in U0 if you have been admitted without advanced standing or with less than 24 credits of advanced standing (i.e. APs, IB). U0 students are automatically registered in the Foundation Year.
     
  • You will be in U1 if you have been admitted with 24 or more credits of advanced standing/transfer credit. This includes students admitted from CEGEP, French Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureat Diploma, Advanced-Level, with Advanced Placement (AP) credits and other international credentials. U1 students MUST declare their major prior to registering for classes. 

Step 2 - Verify your math requirements

Depending on your previous education, you will need to take 1, 2 or 3 math courses for your BCom degree. Some students may not need to take any math courses at McGill (i.e. students from CEGEP).

Review the Math Requirements for BCom Students webpage for all details. 

Step 3 - Attend the Intro to Course Registration webinar

Register for Intro to Course Registration, which includes one session of Registering for Courses with Minerva.

Having issues adding a course? Learn more about reserved closed, minor restrictions, waitlist and more! Visit Registering for courses.

Step 4 - Attend the BCom information sessions

The BCom New Student Registration Q&A sessions help you navigate the registration process. These sessions were held early June. See the PDF icon BCom New Student Presentation. 

The advising team will be available through Zoom with Registration Support Drop-ins. Join us to verify your registration or for any questions. These sessions were held early June.

We will be hosting welcoming events during Orientation in August to meet you in person!

Step 5 - Complete the Mandatory Tutorials

Academic Integrity Tutorial

All undergraduate and graduate students are required to complete a mandatory Academic Integrity Tutorial in order to ensure that they know—and fully understand—what’s expected of them. The Tutorial—which can be found in Minerva under the Student Menu.

It Takes All of Us

This is a mandatory online consent education program for everyone at McGill and an essential piece of our University-wide response to sexual violence. By completing this program (through myCourses), you are helping create a safe and inclusive learning environment for everyone on our campuses.

Step 6 - Send us your final marks

To complete your admission, we need your final, official transcript (including final marks and confirmation of your graduation). Visit the "I've Been Accepted" website for more details.

Step 7 - Start Classes & Stay Connected

Congratulations on starting your journey at Desautels! As you begin classes, the Academic Advising team is here to support you every step of the way. Here is how you can get help and stay on track during your first semester. 

  • Quick Questions Drop-In (Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM): Drop by Room 228 for quick, non-appointment inquiries.
  • 1-on-1 Advising Appointments: Book full advising appointments online anytime using the Insight booking tool. Academic Advisors are available to meet you either in person or virtually year-round.
  • Stay Updated: Access resources, announcements, and updates on the BCOM Hub in myCourses and regularly check your McGill email account for important messages.
  • Watch your Inbox for an email from your assigned academic advisor and book your Mandatory First Year Advising Appointment with them from October through November to check in on your transition to McGill, ask your questions and make sure you are on track!

Your classes are starting, but you’re never on your own! Keep these key resources and dates in mind to stay connected with your advising team.

Other useful resources

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Register for the Buddy Program

Get paired with an upper-year student in your program or faculty.

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Orientation for International Students

Webinars designed to help newly admitted international students prepare for life and studies at McGill before arriving in Montréal.

 

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Register with Student Accessibility and Achievement

For students experiencing academic or physical barriers and who have a documented disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, or other impairment.

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