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Special Student Status for School of Continuing Studies
This following information applies to all programs within the School of Continuing Studies.
Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate Courses
The majority of undergraduate courses at the School of Continuing Studies are open to the general public. Anyone over 18 years of age can register. If you are under 18 years of age, you may register on the condition that you have already completed your DEC (Diplôme d'Études Collégiales).
If you are interested in taking courses without necessarily committing
yourself to completing a degree, diploma, or certificate, you may do so by
registering as a “Special Student.” You must nevertheless have the prerequisite
qualifications required for the course and meet the admission
criteria.
Note: The number of courses a Special Student may take is limited.
Students are encouraged to apply to a program before completing four (4)
courses. The School of Continuing Studies has no obligation to recognize
credits earned by Special Students toward completion of a certificate program.
For details on how to register in courses, please consult the website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/current-students/independent-students.
Graduate Courses
Graduate Courses
Students must hold a university degree from a recognized university that is equivalent to an undergraduate degree as approved by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to be admitted to a graduate-level course.
Note: The number of courses a Special Student may
take is limited. Students are encouraged to apply to a Diploma
program before completing four (4) courses and to a Graduate Certificate
program before completing two (2) courses. The School of Continuing
Studies has no obligation to recognize credits earned by
Special Students toward completion of a Diploma or Graduate
Certificate program.
Note: Other academic regulations may apply to Special Students, depending
on the courses in which you register.
For further information please refer to the relevant academic area’s section of this publication or to the website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/current-students/independent-students. Special students who wish to register for graduate-level courses must see an adviser prior to registration.
Documents Required to Register for Courses
Documents Required to Register for Courses
For more information, see University Regulations and Resources > Continuing Studies > Registration for Continuing Studies Students > Other Ways to Register.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2016-2017 (last updated Apr. 7, 2016) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2016-2017 (last updated Apr. 7, 2016) (disclaimer)