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Key Dates, 2014-2015
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check for the precise dates of your course.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
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| Application deadline. | Canadian/Permanent Residents: May 1, 2014; International Students: March 1, 2014 | Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2014; International Students: July 1, 2014 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students. | April 8, 2014 | April 8, 2014 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students. | June 10, 2014 | October 9, 2014 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs. | June 17, 2014 | October 16, 2014 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee. | September 2, 2014 | January 5, 2015 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies). | September 3–16, 2014 | January 6–20, 2015 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 16, 2014 | January 20, 2015 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20). | September 23, 2014 | January 27, 2015 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund. | October 14, 2014 | February 17, 2015 |
| Last day for students to request fee exemptions and to submit legal documents for proof of Canadian citizenship and proof of Quebec residency to the School of Continuing Studies. Documents received after this date will be updated for the following term only. | December 2, 2014 | April 14, 2015 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses. | September 2, 2014 | January 5, 2015 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French. | September 15, 2014 | January 12, 2015 |
| Lectures begin in non-credit Career and Professional Development courses. (These dates may change depending on the course. Refer to the course listing for the most up-to-date information.) | September 10, 2014 | January 5, 2015 |
| Last day of lectures for courses. | December 4, 2014 | April 14, 2015 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva. |
November 12–December 7, 2014 | March 23–April 15, 2015 |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: On Thursday, December 4, 2014, the normal “Thursday” schedule of course lectures, labs and conferences activities will be replaced by a “Monday” schedule to make up for a shortfall of Mondays in the Fall term.
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| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 8–19, 2014 | April 16–29, 2015 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 15, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | ||
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 19, 2014 | |
| La Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24, 2014 | |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2014 | |
| Labour Day | September 1, 2014 | |
| Thanksgiving | October 13, 2014 | |
| Christmas and New Year | December 25, 2014 – January 2, 2015 | |
| Study Break | March 1–7, 2015 | |
| Easter | April 3 and April 6, 2015 | |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Apr. 15, 2014) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2014-2015 (last updated Apr. 15, 2014) (disclaimer)