McGill.CA / Faculty of Science / Undergraduate / Accepted Students

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Navigating a large university can feel overwhelming. To help you get answers quickly, we’ve listed common topics and the offices best equipped to assist you. Can’t find what you need? Contact SOUSA at newstudentadvising.science [at] mcgill.ca for advice.

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  • Academic advising
  • Understanding your degree and program
  • Foundation Program requirements (previously referred to as "Freshman Year")
  • Preparing for course selection and registration
  • Advanced standing and transfer credits
  • Science Placement Exams

Science Office of Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA)

We are the academic advising office for B.Sc. and B.A.& Sc. students. Our primary responsibility is to assist you with degree planning and to help you make informed academic choices.

We are also happy to refer you to the correct office if you are having trouble finding what you need.

Website

newstsudentadvising.science [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
  • Conditions of your admissions offer
  • Deadline to accept your offer
  • Deferring your admissions
  • Submitting final transcripts/admission documents
  • Submitting legal documents
  • Tuition and fees
  • McGill ID cards
  • Proof of enrolment letters

Service Point

Service Point is your central point of contact for help with administrative services.

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Contact Service Point by phone,  web form,  in-person appointment or virtual appointment.
  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Need-based financial aid
  • Quebec, Canada and US student aid
  • Work Study Program
 Scholarships and Student Aid

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Phone and email
  • Immigration documents (what is needed and how to apply)
  • International Health Insurance Plan
  • Arrival and clearing customs
  • Pre-arrival webinars
 International Student Services

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Phone and email
  • Residence options, photos and costs
  • Application process
  • Meal plans
  • Support for students looking for off-campus housing (i.e. renting an apartment)
 Student Housing

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Phone and email
  • Physical and academic accommodations
  • Eligibility for academic accommodations

Student Accessibility and Achievement

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access.achieve [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
  • Planning your arrival in Montreal and at McGill
  • Orientation and Frosh
  • New Student Buddy Program
  • Getting involved on campus
 Campus Life and Engagement

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Email, phone and social media
  • Planning your healthcare (health plans, services, prescription medication renewal once in Quebec, etc.)
 Wellness Hub Website
  • Virtual tours (with live student host)
  • Campus tours
  • Talk with a McGill student
 Welcome Center (Enrolment Services)

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