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Course Information and Regulations
The University reserves the right to make changes without prior notice to the information contained in this publication, including the revision or cancellation of particular courses or programs.
At the time this publication was finalized, new courses and modifications to some existing courses were under consideration. Students preparing to register are advised to consult and refer to www.mcgill.ca/students/courses for the most up-to-date information on courses to be offered.
Not all courses listed are offered every year.
Classes with Limited Enrolment
Classes with Limited Enrolment
The School reserves the right to limit the size of classes based on academic grounds or physical space limitations. In all such cases, enrolment is on a "first-come, first-served" basis, with priority given to students admitted to certificate, diploma, and degree programs.
Course Withdrawals and Refunds
Course Withdrawals and Refunds for Continuing Studies Students
Once registered for a course, you are responsible for the fees. If you decide not to follow the course, you must officially withdraw.
Simply not attending classes or informing the instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal.
How to Change (Add/Drop/Withdraw) a Course
How to Change (Add/Drop/Withdraw) a Course
How to Add/Drop a Course
How to Add/Drop a Course
You can add or drop a course in one of two ways:
- Online using Minerva (Registration Menu)
- In person by completing a “Course Change Form” available at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/current-students/registration/add-change-or-drop-course and bringing it to the Client Services Office
You can change sections, add, and drop courses only during the add/drop period. You will be charged a $20 administrative fee for each course dropped. Refer to the Important Dates Supplement for specific add/drop dates. Courses dropped before and during the Late Registration and add/drop period will not show on your record.
How to Withdraw From a Course – Grade of “W”
How to Withdraw From a Course – Grade of “W”
You can withdraw from a course in one of two ways:
- Online using Minerva (Registration Menu)
- In person by completing a “Request for Course Withdrawal Form” available at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/current-students/registration/course-withdrawal and bringing it to the Client Services Office
There are two withdrawal periods for the Fall and Winter terms; one with a refund and one without a refund.
It is very important that you take note of the deadlines for obtaining a refund.
If you miss the fee refund deadline, you are responsible for all course fees. During both withdrawal periods, you may withdraw from course(s) using Minerva. You will be given a grade of “W,” which does not affect your CGPA. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of “J” (incomplete/failure), which counts as “0” in GPA calculations.
Official registration and withdrawal dates are published before the start of each term. Refer to the Important Dates Supplement for specific dates.
Minerva Registration Schedule 2020–2021
Minerva Registration Schedule 2019-2020
| Registration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ěý | Fall | Winter |
| Returning students | May 26 to September 2 | October 1to January 6 |
| Newly admitted students | June 2 to September 2 | October 8 to January 6 |
| Returning (Independent) Special Students | June 2 to September 2 | October 8 to January 6 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop Period | ||
| Ěý | Fall | Winter |
| All students except for those in non-credit Professional Development and Faculty Partnerships and Summer Studies courses | September 3–15 | January 5–19 |
Effective Date for Refunds
Effective Date for Refunds in the School of Continuing Studies
It is solely your responsibility to initiate a course change (i.e., add/drop/withdrawal) by submitting a form to your student affairs office. Neither notification of the course instructor nor discontinuing class attendance is sufficient.
The effective date for refunds will be the date on which the official Course Change Form was completed or the date the change was made on Minerva.
Refunds are not automatically issued as a result of course changes. You must specifically request a refund in writing; otherwise, any amount owing to you as a result of a course withdrawal or overpayment will be credited to your fee account.
If you are a full-time McGill degree student registered in a Continuing Studies course, the Continuing Studies course change deadlines do not apply to you; see www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for deadlines that apply to your faculty.
Refund Request
To make a request for a refund, log into Minerva and follow the Student Accounts menu.
If you withdraw from your only course, your McGill ID card must also be returned since it is the property of McGill University.
