Choosing your first year courses

1) Understand the difference between U0 and U

  • You will be in U0 if you have been admitted without advanced standing or with less than 24 credits of advanced standing. U0 students are automatically registered in the Foundation program (formerly the "Freshman year").

  • You will be in U1 if you have been admitted with 24 or more credits of advanced standing/transfer credit. U1 students can declare their programs when registering for classes. Important: you may still have Foundation requirements to fulfill! Depending on the curriculum and courses you completed before starting at McGill, you may still be required to take certain Foundation program courses (which you are strongly encouraged to do in your first year).

Click here for info on advanced standing/transfer credit (and to determine your U0 or U1 status)
 


2) Plan your course selection

U0 students: consult Foundation Program Course Selection

U1 students: consult U1 Course Selection


3) Check out our registration tips

To help you plan your course selection and get ready for registration, consult our Registration Tips.

Important note: Registration for courses is controlled by the unit (usually the Department) that offer the courses. Degree advisor cannot help you register for courses that are full or restricted, or have other issues. You must contact the department offering the course.

 

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