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Definitions:
What does On-Campus Work mean?
- On-campus work is defined as occurring at employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus.
- According to Immigration Canada:
"On-campus work is defined as occurring at employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus."
- Refer to the official Immigration Canada website for detailed definitions and complete information.
What are Full-Time studies?
The definition of Full-Time studies depends on the type of degree program. The criteria for each are listed below:
- For Undergraduate Students:
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Minimum Requirement: 12 credits per term.
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Exceptions:
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Scheduled breaks (e.g., Reading Week, Summer).
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Final term before graduation when you are permitted to register part-time and still maintain working privileges.
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- For Non-Thesis Masters Students:
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Minimum Requirement: 12 credits per term.
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Exceptions:
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Department-scheduled breaks (confirm with your department, if unsure)
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Final term before graduation when you are permitted to register part-time and still maintain working privileges.
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- For Graduate Thesis (Masters, PhD) students:
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Requirement: Registered full-time in every academic term, including Summer, regardless of the number of credits per term.
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Note: Thesis programs do not have scheduled breaks.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Who is eligible?
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Students registered in full-time studies McGill degree, certificate, diploma students, visiting/exchange students, and who have a valid study permit.
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To work during scheduled breaks, students must be registered full-time before and after scheduled breaks.
Who is NOT eligible?
- Students who do not have a valid Study Permit (for example 1 term exchange/visiting students who only have a visitor status).
- Students registered part-time (unless it's their final term of study and they have otherwise maintained full-time status for the duration of their program of study).
Required Documents:
- A Valid study permit.
- Social Insurance Number.
- If you are a McGill degree-seeking student:
- Your study permit will likely include conditions and/or remarks that clearly state that you are eligible to work on or off-campus if you meet the eligibility requirements.
- This will be necessary in order to be able to apply for a Social Insurance Number.
- If you are a McGill degree-seeking student, and your Study Permit does not include a reference to your eligibility to work on or off-campus:
- You can submit a request for an amendment to your study permit in order to be able to apply for a Social Insurance Number.
- The Request to Amend can only be submitted by mail - there is no fee for this request -and you can check the current processing time required.
If You're Eligible and Have the Required Documents:
How many hours can you work?
- The number of hours is not specified by Immigration Canada.
- You may work an unlimited number of work hours during an academic term and scheduled breaks.
- However, please note that Study Permit holders must be "actively pursuing their course or program of study" - i.e., "making continuous progress towards the completion of their degree".
- Also, Immigration Quebec requires CAQ holders to remain enrolled full-time for the duration of their studies.
Where can you find work on campus?
- Find out if you're eligible for the work-study program (usually based on financial need) run by the Scholarships & Student Aid Office (SSAO)
- Look for the Student & Summer Jobs on campus page run by the Career & Planning Service (CaPS) including the research opportunities.
- Jobs are also posted regularly on McGill Workday and McGill MyFuture.
You got the job... Now what?
Congratulations on the getting the job!
- Visit Onboarding Central to access practical tips and resources that will help you get the most out of your student employment experience.