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Key Dates for the School of Continuing Studies 2019–2020
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, 2019; International Students: March 1, 2019 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2019; International Students: July 1, 2019 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | April 2, 2019 | April 2, 2019 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | June 11, 2019 | October 3, 2019 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 18, 2019 | October 10, 2019 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | September 3, 2019 | January 6, 2020 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | September 4–17, 2019 | January 7–21, 2020 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 17, 2019 | January 21, 2020 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 24, 2019 | January 28, 2020 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | October 29, 2019 | March 10, 2020 |
| 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 5, 2019 | April 14, 2020 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | September 3, 2019 | January 6, 2020 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 9, 2019 | January 13, 2020 |
| 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 4, 2019 | January 6, 2020 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 5, 2019 | April 14, 2020 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 11–December 21, 2019 | March 20–May 2, 2020 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 6–20, 2019 | April 17–30, 2020 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 10, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 20, 2019 |
| Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24, 2019 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2019 |
| Labour Day | September 2, 2019 |
| Thanksgiving | October 14, 2019 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 25, 2019–January 2, 2020 |
| Study Break | March 2-6, 2020 |
| Easter | April 10 and April 13, 2020 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2019-2020 (last updated Jun. 5, 2019) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2019-2020 (last updated Jun. 5, 2019) (disclaimer)
