Key Dates, 2015–2016
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check for the precise dates of your courses.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: May 1, 2015; International Students: March 1, 2015 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2015; International Students: July 1, 2015 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | April 5, 2015 | April 5, 2015 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | June 9, 2015 | October 8, 2015 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 16, 2015 | October 15, 2015 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | September 4, 2015 | January 7, 2016 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | September 5–22, 2015 | January 8–19, 2016 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 22, 2015 | January 19, 2016 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 29, 2015 | January 26, 2016 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | November 3, 2015 | March 8, 2016 |
| 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 1, 2015 | April 15, 2016 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | September 4, 2015 | January 7, 2016 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 14, 2015 | January 18, 2016 |
| 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 9, 2015 | January 7, 2016 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 7, 2015 | April 15, 2016 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 12–December 24, 2015 | March 21–April 17, 2016 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 9–22, 2015 | April 18–29, 2016 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 18, 2015 |
| La Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24, 2015 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2015 |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2015 |
| Thanksgiving | October 12, 2015 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 25, 2015–January 1, 2016 |
| Study Break | February 29–March 4, 2016 |
| Easter | March 25 and March 28, 2016 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2015-2016 (last updated Jun. 16, 2015) (disclaimer)
École d'Ă©ducation permanente—2015-2016 (last updated Jun. 16, 2015) (disclaimer)