At McGill, we are all on a journey. Although we may each work towards different goals during our time here, one thing is certain: Each one of us needs to stay cybersafe from beginning to end.
Watch our expert-led webinar to learn more about the services offered to students.
Tools and resources for each stage of your McGill journey:
Newly accepted to McGill > During your studies > Managing your path to success > End of term > Graduating / leaving McGill
Newly accepted to McGill
McGill username & password
Set up your McGill username and password.
Learn more about your McGill ID and Minverva PIN.
Two-factor
authentication
Add a second layer of protection to your McGill account by setting up 2FA.
McGill
email
Access your McGill email.
University notifications
Receive urgent messages rapidly with this automated notification service.
Identity management
Find out how to change your name / title and other information in McGill records and systems.
Policies
Ensure you are using McGill IT services responsibly. View our policies, regulations, directives and standards.
During your studies
Register for courses
Use Visual Schedule Builder to select your courses. Then register in Minerva.
Courses
Go to myCourses for online assignments & syllabus. Zoom is used for remote classes. See Teaching & Learning site for more.
Lecture recordings
If your instructor records the class lectures you can review them at your own pace.
Software & tools
Find out about free software available to registered students.
WiFi network
McGill has WiFi throughout both campuses, in residences, and even on campus shuttle buses. Guest WiFi and eduroam are also available.
Virtual private network
The VPN allows you to access protected resources when working remotely.
uPrint
Print your documents from anywhere, and pick up at any uPrint device on campus.
Computer labs
McGill provides computers in Libraries and many public areas on campus.
OneDrive file storage
1 terabyte of free secured cloud storage. Sync files to your computer for online or offline access.
Collaboration tools
Office 365 software and cloud-based tools: MS Teams, Yammer, OneDrive, Sway, Stream, and more.
Polling @ McGill
Answer in-class surveys and questions via your mobile smartphone.
Surveys
Need to collect information? Office 365 Forms is great for informal surveys; use LimeSurvey for your robust research projects.
Managing your path to success
Get involved
Learn new skills and make connections outside the classroom with myInvolvement.
myFuture
Look for career opportunities and internships in your area of interest.
Reach your goals
Graduate students can use myProgress to track and monitor progress towards your degree. Build a plan to achieve your development goals with myPath.
End of term
As you wind down the term, you may need the following:
Grades
Find assignment grades in myCourses.
Go to Minerva for your transcripts.
Course evaluations
Remember to submit an evaluation for each course.
Student accounts
Go to Minerva to check your student account balance.
Graduating and/or leaving McGill
Find out what happens to your access to IT services when you leave.
