myProgress (Degree Works advising) maintenance - week-end of December 5th-7th
myProgress (DegreeWorks advising) will be unavailable from Friday, December 5th 8:00am to Sunday, December 7th, at 3:00pm.
More information about myProgress
Banner Maintenance Notice
Emergency maintenance will be performed on the Banner system this evening 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. to address an issue and ensure continued service reliability.
During this maintenance window, Banner services will be unavailable or experience intermittent disruptions. Users are encouraged to save their work and log out of Banner before the maintenance begins.
We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience and understanding.
RESOLVED: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat – Unable to submit prompts error message
Microsoft is currently investigating an issue affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Some users may be unable to submit prompts and may receive a "Something went wrong" error.
Microsoft has implemented a fix and service recovery is in progress. Some users may continue to experience intermittent issues until recovery is complete.
IT Digital Transformation: People, not microchips
Digital transformation is about more than bits, bytes, and microchips. Discover how McGill is building better digital experiences for its community.
Watch the video Voir la vidéoMyThesis Issue Resolved
Update: The issue affecting MyThesis has now been resolved, and the platform is fully accessible again.
McGill IT Services has confirmed that services are operating normally. Users can now resume accessing and submitting thesis-related content as usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while this issue was being addressed.
Original message:
myFuture unavailable April 23, 2026 from 9:00–9:15 am for maintenance
Please note that myFuture will be unavailable on April 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance.
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Veuillez noter que myFuture sera indisponible le 23 avril 2026, de 9 h à 9 h 15, en raison d’une maintenance planifiée.
RESOLVED: McGill websites loading slowly for users off campus
Update (April 13, 2026): This issue is now resolved.
Original announcement (published Friday, April 10, 2026): McGill websites are loading very slowly for users off campus due to a technical issue. McGill users are advised to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) until this is resolved.
We thank you for your patience.
IT Services' 2025 Annual Report now available!
IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the McGill community.
From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the 2025 IT Services’ Annual Report to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.
McGill App retired as of May 4, 2026 / Application McGill retirée depuis le 4 mai 2026.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and streamline McGill’s digital experience, the McGill app was retired on May 4, 2026.
Service Restored: REDCap System is back online
Update:
The REDCap system (Administration & Research) is now back online and fully operational.
The necessary updates and security measures have been completed, and service has been restored. We continue to monitor the system to ensure stability and security.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Original message posted yesterday:
Service Unavailable: Destiny One / Athena (SCS) affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings
Destiny One / Athena for the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is currently unavailable affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings. Users are unable to log in at this time.
Our IT teams are actively investigating the issue. Updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience.
RESOLVED: Workday service disruption
UPDATED Feb. 20, 2026, 14h58
Workday service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Internet Slowdowns on Campus
McGill is currently experiencing intermittent internet slowdowns affecting some online services and browsing speeds.
Our IT teams are actively investigating and working to restore normal performance as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Upgrade complete: Banner INB and Minerva now available
The required upgrade to Banner INB and Minerva, McGill University’s administrative system for student records and finance, has been successfully completed.
As of Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm, all affected systems are now fully operational, including:
Banner INB
Minerva (including student tax receipts and the McGill MarketPlace)
myProgress (degree progress tracking)
Global computer equipment shortage: plan your purchases accordingly / Pénurie mondiale de matériel informatique : planifiez vos achats en conséquence
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A global situation will affect the cost and availability of computer equipment over the next few years.
Key computer components are becoming harder to source and more expensive. This is mainly because large cloud and AI providers are purchasing equipment in increasing volumes, leaving less availability for others.
Industry leaders are warning that: