Registering for 600-level courses (Undergraduate Arts students)
Eligibility requirements:
- You are an undergraduate Arts student, enrolled in U3.
- Note: Visiting, Special or Exchange students are ineligible.
- Your current McGill CGPA is at least 3.30.
- You have the written approval from each of the following:
- The instructor of the course; and
- Your program advisor or the director of your undergraduate program.
- The course is at the 600-level (registration in 700 or 800-level courses will not be permitted).
- You may only enroll in one 600-level course per term, with a maximum of 6 credits throughout your Arts degree (subject to regular degree requirements).
- You have submitted your request by the requisite deadline:
Requests to register in 600‑level courses will only be accepted during the term immediately preceding the requested term. Applications submitted earlier than one term in advance will not be reviewed.
Application period:
Fall term: May 1-Aug.31, Winter term: Nov. 1-Jan. 5, Summer term: Mar 1. -Apr. 15
It is the responsibility of the student to start the procedures well in advance.
Late requests may be refused. If processed after the course change deadline, a late add request via Service Point is required and an administrative fee may apply.
Procedures to follow to submit a request:
- Get written approval from the professor of the course and your program advisor or the director of your undergraduate program.
The approvals should state the following:
- Your full name and student ID number
- Name of the Professor of the course / Departmental Advisor or Undergraduate Program Director
- Title of course / Subject / Course Number / CRN / Semester
- Email Example: Subject: Approval Confirmation to register for POLI 618
This is to confirm that I approve (your name)'s request to register for POLI 618 Quantitative Analysis (CRN 514) in Fall 2023. [Professor's Name]
- You must save the approvals in pdf format.
- Complete the 600-level undergraduate enrolment form and upload both approvals to it, by the above-mentioned deadlines, and well in advance of the start of classes.
If your request is approved:
- You will be issued a permit-override to register for the course and will be notified via the Arts OASIS Portal.
- You must register for the course on MINERVA before the end of the course Add/Drop period. Where relevant, the late registration penalty will be applied, and will not be waived.
- The course evaluation methods and grading standards are the same for all students, whether graduate or undergraduate.
- The regulations and practices of the Faculty of Arts remain in effect.
- If requesting a K (extension), KE (further extension), for a graduate level course; you must submit a notification via the Arts OASIS Portal by the deadline stipulated on this link and complete the appropriate request form.
If your request is refused:
- You will be notified via the Arts OASIS Portal if any eligibility criteria have not been met.
- All decisions are final. There is no appeals process.
Questions?
If you have any questions submit your inquiries via the Arts OASIS Portal.