Welcome to the official repository of current Governing Documents for McGill University. The policies and regulations posted on this page have been approved by either or both Senate and the Board of Governors. Secondary Documents are also posted on this page. In the event of conflict with a version of a Governing Document or Secondary Document posted here and a version posted on a different page or site, the versions posted here will be considered official and most up-to-date.
Any questions of a general nature, including guidance related to the development of, consultation on, and approval process for, Governing Documents, please visit University Policy Framework or contact the secretary.general [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Question%20related%20to%20Policy%20Framework) (Secretariat). For questions related to a specific Governing Document or Secondary Document, please contact the office of the named Executive Sponsor or Delegate thereof.
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Academic Freedom, Policy on (Version française)
Academic Reviews, Regulations on
Academic Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures, Regulations Relating to (Version française)
Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs, Policy Concerning (Version française)
Procedure on Drug and Alcohol Testing of Employees
Animals in Research, Teaching and Testing, Policy on the Care and Use of
Appeals of Tenure Decisions, Regulations on (Version française)
Approval of Contracts and Designation of Signing Authority, Policy on the (Version française)
Procedure Regarding Second Signature Requirements for Contracts Greater than $1 Million
Approval of Contracts and Designation of Signing Authority, Policy on the (Effective October 1, 2025)
Assessment of Student Learning, Policy on (Version française)
Assets, Policy for the Management of Moveable (Version française en attente)
McGill University IT Asset Management Regulation
Research Asset Management Procedure
Vehicle Asset Management Procedure
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Board of Governors Rules of Order and Procedure
Born-Digital Record as the Official Record
Digitization Guidelines for Administrative Records
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Code of Ethics and Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors of McGill University
Conduct of Research, Regulation on (Version française)
Conflict of Interest, Regulation on (Version française)
Recognizing Conflict of Interest (Version française)
Conflict of Interest Reporting
Consulting and Similar Activities by Academic Staff, Regulations on (Version française)
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Development and Review of Governing Documents, Policy for the (Version française)
Procedure for the Development and Review of Governing Documents
Guide to McGill University's Policies and Regulations
Templates:
Governing Document Proposal Form
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Electoral Procedures of the Board of Governors
E-Mail Communication with Students, Policy on (Version française)
Emergency Management Policy (Version française)
Employment of Academic Staff, Regulations Relating to the (Version française)
Employment of Contract Academic Staff, Regulations Relating to the (Version française)
Employment of Librarian Staff, Regulations Relating to the (Version française)
Employment of Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff, Regulations Relating to (Version française)
Examples of the Range of Research Accomplishments, Recognition and Impacts Valued at McGill
End of Course Evaluations, Policy on Official (Version française)
Enterprise Data Governance, Policy on
Standard on Enterprise Data Classification
Standard on Enterprise Data Governance (Under review)
Enterprise Risk Management Policy (“ERM Policy”)
Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Human Participants, Policy on (Version française en attente)
Procedures for the Implementation of the Policy on the Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Human Participants (Version française en attente)
e-Version as Official Record, Substitution of an
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French Language, Policy Regarding the Use and Quality of the (Version française)
Guidelines on Establishing Measures Supporting the Command of the French Language by Students Domiciled in Quebec at the end of their Studies (Version française)
Procedure for Processing Complaints under the Policy Regarding the Use and Quality of the French Language (Version française)
Complaint Form (Version française)
Funding Policy of the McGill University Pension Plan
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Gift Acceptance Policy and Guidelines (Version française en attente)
Gift-in-Kind-Policy (Non-monetary donations) (Version française)
Graduate Student Supervision, Regulations on (Version française)
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Harassment and Discrimination, Policy onVersion française)
Procedures Related to the Policy on Harassment and Discrimination(Version française)
McGill Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR)
Hazing, Policy on (Version française en attente)
Honorary Degrees and Convocations Committee, Guidelines for the
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Indigenous Membership/Citizenship Validation, Policy on (Version française en attente)
Procedures Related to the Policy on Indigenous Membership/Citizenship Validation (Version française en attente)
Information Technology Resources, Policy on the Responsible use of McGill (Version française)
Intimate Relationships Between Teaching Staff and Students, Guidelines on (Version française)
Inventions and Software, Policy on
Guidelines on the Application of the Policy for Inventions and Software
Guidelines for University Spin-offs
Investment Policy, Statement of
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Leaves of Absence for Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff, Regulations on (Version française)
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Maternity Leave, Parental Leave and Extended Parental Leave for Members of the Academic Staff, Regulations on (Version française)
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Name, Logo and Other Trademarks, Policy on the Use of McGill University's (Version française)
Naming of University Assets, Policy Relating to the (Version française)
Non-Performance of Academic Duties During a Legal Strike, University Policy on the (Version française)
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Personal Information, Policy on the Governance of
McGill Privacy Notice (Version française)
Annex A to Privacy Notice (Version française)
Cookie Notice (Version française)
Sustainable Procurement Policy and Standard on Procurement Exceptions (Version française)
Cloud Directive (Version française)
Contract Management Internal Guidelines (En français et en anglais)
Guidelines for the Purchase and Use of Printing Paper and Printing Services
Guidelines on the Determination of Employee or Self-Employed & Independent Contractors Status (Version française)
Guidelines for Doing Business with Indigenous Business Partners
Supplier Code of Conduct (Version française)
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Religious Observances, Policy for the Academic Accommodation of (Version française en attente)
Research Entities, Policy on (Version française en attente)
Procedures for Core Facilities (Version française en attente)
Procedures for Research Units (Version française en attente)
Research Misconduct, Regulations Concerning the Investigation of (Version française)
Retirement of Academic Staff, Regulations on (Version française)
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Sabbatic Leaves for Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff, Regulations on (Version française)
Senate Rules of Order and Procedure
Sexual Violence, Policy Against (Version française)
Procedures for the Investigation of Reports of Sexual Violence (Version française)
Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education Website
Signing Policy (Version française)
Procedure Regarding Second Signature Requirements for Contracts Greater than $1 Million
Smoking at McGill University, Policy Concerning (Version française en attente)
Procedure Concerning Smoking at McGill University
Sponsorship Policy (Version française)
Guidelines for the Sponsorship Policy (Version française en attente)
Statement of Principles Concerning Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Assembly (Version française)
Operating Procedures Regarding Demonstrations, Protests and Occupations on McGill University Campuses (Version française)
Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, Code of (Version française)
Student Grievance Procedures, Code of (Version française)
Student Safety Abroad, Policy on (Version française en attente)
Student Safety Abroad Procedures (Version française en attente)
Students with Disabilities, Policy Concerning the Rights to Academic Accommodations for(Version française)
Students' Rights, Charter of (Version française)
Sustainability Policy (Version française en attente)
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Total Compensation Policy for Senior Administrators
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Visiting Academic Appointments, Regulations Relating to (Version française)
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Wrongdoing, Policy on the Disclosure of (Version française)