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University Withdrawal
If you are considering withdrawing from the University, you are strongly encouraged to
consult with your adviser and Student Affairs Office (mcgill.ca/students/advising/advisordirectory) before making a final
decision...
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Deadlines for
University Withdrawal
If you decide not to attend the term(s) you are registered in, you
must officially withdraw from the University within the deadlines indicated.
See Withdrawal (W) deadline dates at
mcgill.ca/importantdates. If you drop...
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Consequences of
University Withdrawal
Any applicable fee refunds for the term of withdrawal will be
according to Fees and Withdrawal from the University.
Once you withdraw, you must return your ID card to the University as
stated in Identification (ID)...
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Summer Studies for Graduate Students
Detailed information about summer registration is available as of March at mcgill.ca/gps/students/registration/dates.
The Class Schedule, available at mcgill.ca/students/courses, should be consulted for a complete...
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Program Requirements for Graduate Degrees
Master's Degrees
Master's Degrees
Residency Requirements – Master's Degrees
Refers to the period of time, measured in terms or years, necessary for the completion of the program. You are not permitted to...
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Student Records
You are responsible for verifying your student records and progress throughout your academic career. The following sections describe a few useful tools to help you stay on track.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—...
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Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA)
Classification of Grades:
Courses can be graded either by letter grades or in percentages, but the official grade in each course is the letter grade. Where appropriate, a class average appears on transcripts expressed as the...
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Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA): Unexcused Absences
All students who miss a final exam or do not complete other required work in a course are given a J grade. You then
have the following options:
Ask to be assigned a grade based only on the...
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Transcript of Academic Record
The proceeding sections contain information on transcripts and other details regarding academic records.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2023-2024 (last updated Jan. 19, 2024) (disclaimer...
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Policy
Concerning Access to Records
The University sends statements of account and all other correspondence
directly to students. You retain full control over who has access to your
records or accounts; however, officers and members of the University staff...
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Transcript of Academic Record: General Information
A º«¹úÂãÎè transcript includes all attempted work
and final grades obtained in all programs. The University
does not issue partial transcripts under any
circumstances.
The University issues official transcripts in...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Unofficial Transcripts
If you require a copy of your student record, access Minerva (mcgill.ca/minerva) to view and
print an unofficial transcript. This applies to records from 1976 to the
present. For pre-1976 records, your...
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Verification of Student Records: Unofficial Transcripts
Subject to Changes to Student Records after Normal Deadlines,
you are responsible for verifying your academic record on Minerva using the
unofficial transcript to ensure that you are registered in the...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Official Transcripts
For more information on transcripts, applicable costs, delivery method, and processing time, see mcgill.ca/student-records/transcripts.
Currently Registered Students: Use Minerva to order an official transcript...
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Transcript of Academic Record: Course Numbering on
the Transcript
Prior to September 2002, course numbers had seven-character
designations beginning with a three-number code indicating the teaching
unit/department. The next three digits specified the course,...
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Tracking Student Progress
myProgress
myProgress
myProgress is a web-based tool that allows students to track their progress towards completion of their degree. The tool offers an overview of the degree requirements a student has completed in relation to...
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Changes to Student Records after Normal Deadlines
Student Record Changes
Student Record Changes
Student record changes include the following: course add or course drop,
course withdrawal, university withdrawal, program change (including...
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Regulations Concerning Theses
Thesis Regulations
Thesis Regulations
A thesis is a scholarly work requiring discussion of methodology, conclusions, and significance of the research beyond what might be expected for manuscripts...
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Academic Integrity
Before submitting work in your courses, you must understand the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and cheating, which are serious academic offences. Inform yourself about what might be considered plagiarism in an essay or term paper by...
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Identification and Personal Information
The following sections include information regarding º«¹úÂãÎè ID cards, updating your personal information, and more.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 29, 2023) (...