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Requirements

Documents

• Transcript(s) of all previous post-secondary academic work. Applicants to the B.Th. & B.A. Programs as a first degree must submit high school and/or CEGEP transcripts
• Copies of your unofficial transcript(s) must be uploaded to complete your application
• Official transcript(s) are required only if you are admitted, and must be mailed directly from the institution to the mailing address below

• Personal Statement, according to the directions in the application. Please download and use the Personal Statement Form

• Two letters of recommendation including at least one from an instructor in an academic institution previously attended. Your referee must download and use the B.Th. Reference Form

• You must identify your referees who are familiar with your work and are willing to write letters of recommendation in the application portal. You must provide a valid institutional/organization e-mail address for each referee.
• Each referee you identify on the application form will receive an automated email from the application portal (McGill University) asking for a reference in support of your application for graduate studies. Referees will be invited to login to a secure portion of the McGill website where they can upload the letter(s) of reference and if applicable, complete some standardized questions.
• In the event a referee may decline the request; you will be advised by email if your selected referee declines, and you will be asked to provide an alternate.
• You will be able to make changes (in the application portal) such as updating email addresses and replacing referees or adding a new referee should one decline the reference request.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your referees submit their letters of reference on time. In the application portal, you may 'Send a Reminder' to prompt them to complete the process. Alternatively, email them directly and politely remind them when the letter of recommendation is due.
• When your referee submits their letter of recommendation, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your application checklist will also be updated

   

If you are applying for admission to one of the theological colleges, another complete set of these required documents must also be sent to the college concerned.

Please note that your file will not be considered by the Admissions Committee until all the required documents have been received.

Proof of proficiency in English

The language of instruction for most courses at McGill University is English; however, you may make arrangements to write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French, except in courses where knowledge of the language is one of the objectives of the course.

You must demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency prior to admission to McGill, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin. Click here to find out if you are exempted from submitting proof of English proficiency with your application.

Admissions

Readmission

Students requesting readmission to the Bachelor of Theology program after an absence of one academic term or more must submit an electronic readmission application.

For more, see the Faculty of Arts website: https://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/students/current/seeking-readmission

Supporting documents, if applicable, must be sent separately to the Student Affairs Office, Birks Building, room 107, 3520 University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7.

• Students should state the reasons for their absence from the University and give a summary of their activities during that period. 
• Students who withdrew because of illness should provide a medical note stating that they are ready to resume their studies.

Mature students admission policy

Information on the application requirements for Mature applicants can be found on the site below: 

https://www.mcgill.ca/applying/requirements/mature

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Reconsideration of an admission decision

Any applicant who has been denied admission may submit a request for reconsideration to the admissions office that rendered the decision for up to two weeks following the date of decision. Re-evaluations begin in April. Reconsideration is not possible for Special, Visiting, Exchange and University Transfer Applicants.

Access the reconsideration form

In the McGill Applicant Portal, scroll down to the ‘Additional Information’ section and click the ‘+’ to expand. Read the instructions carefully and hit the ‘Click here’ link to access the form.

Interfaculty transfer

If you are currently registered at McGill in another degree program and you wish to transfer into the School of Religious Studies, Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) program for the fall term, you must submit an electronic transfer application by June 1. The online application is available as of March 1 through the Student Records menu once you have logged into Minerva. Supporting documents must be sent to the Student Affairs Office, Birks Building, room 107, 3520 University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7.

For more up to date information, please see: https://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/students/current/inter-faculty-transfer

Required supporting documents

• Two letters of recommendation including at least one from an instructor in an academic institution previously attended. Your referee must download and use the B.Th. Reference Form.
• Personal Statement, according to the directions in the application. Please download and use the attached form, Personal Statement Form.

If you are currently registered in the B.Th. program, and you wish to transfer for the fall term to another faculty, you must submit an electronic transfer application by June 1. The online application is available as of March 1 through the Student Records menu once you have logged into Minerva. Supporting documents, if applicable, must be sent separately. Please consult the appropriate Faculty website for detailed information.

Deadlines

Applicants to the B.Th. Program may be accepted into either the Fall or Winter Term. Please note that all required documents listed above must be received by the School of Religious Studies in order for the applicant to be considered by the Admissions Committee.

Fall admission

• January 15 (U.S & International high schools)
• February 1 (Canadian high schools)
• March 1 (Quebec CEGEP)
• May 1 (Transfer, Second degree, Special, or Visiting)

College affiliated applicants may be considered for admission to the fall term after these deadlines only upon recommendation of the affiliated college. Please contact the college of your affiliation for more information. 

Please note that CEGEP applicants must apply by March 1 and High School applicants must apply by January 15 to be considered for Entrance Scholarships. You can find more information about Entrance Scholarship on Scholarship and Student Aid Office website.

Winter admission

Please note that the application opens on October 1 and is due November 1 for January Admission (for all applicants).

Please note that all required documents must be received by the School of Religious Studies in order for the applicant to be considered by the Admissions Committee.

Mailing address

McGill University
Bachelor of Theology Program
Enrolment Services
Student Records
3415 McTavish Street, Room MS 13
Montreal, Quebec H3A OC8 Canada