Orientation, advising and registration information for Visiting and Exchange students in Education.
✔ The table below contains the list of steps to follow for course selection, advising, and registration for newly admitted Special, Visiting and Exchange students. Please read the information carefully. You should also consult the Important Dates and view the information on the Programs, Courses and University Regulations website.
✔ All new international students should also refer to the information offered by International Student Services at www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents.
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Date/Location |
Things to Know/Do/Bring |
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| Inform Yourself |
June - Aug. |
Read the general McGill information for newly admitted
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| Course Selection and Registration |
To be completed by the Course change "Add/Drop" deadline approximately 2 weeks after the start of term. (for Winter please refer to the Important Dates webpage for more information: www.mcgill.ca/importantdates) Note: You must register for at least one course by the 2nd week of August to avoid late registration fees. |
Select your courses using Minerva (you will have to sign in with your McGill ID). You can also view course descriptions on the Programs, Courses and University Regulations website. Please note that B.Ed Student Teaching practiucm courses (EDFE subject code) are not open to students on Exchange. |
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Orientation Week: Discover McGill and your program options! ✔ Attend the University Orientation ✔ Attend the Faculty Orientation
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Last week of August For more information about the courses and requirements for our programs please visit the department: |
McGill's University-wide Orientation will begin with Discover McGill Day. Some of the events require registration therefore please remember to consult the UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION website for full details. Exchange students should also make an appointment to see a Faculty Adviser in Internships & Student Affairs to discuss course choice and to start the process of receiving permission to take certain restricted courses. Come to counter 243 on the 2nd floor of the Education building or email isa.education [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Incoming%20Exchange%20student) |
| Faculty Advising | Available throughout the year. | Staff in Internships & Student Affairs are available to answer questions you may have while you are at McGill. |