Key Dates for the School of Continuing Studies 2024–2025
These dates are a general guideline. See 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, 2024; International Students: March 1, 2024 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2024; International Students: July 1, 2024 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | May 22, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | June 5, 2024 | October 3, 2024 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 12, 2024 | October 10, 2024 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | August 28, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | August 29–September 10, 2024 | January 7–14, 2025 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline (less $20) | September 10, 2024 | January 14, 2025 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 17, 2024 | January 21, 2025 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | October 29, 2024 | February 25, 2025 |
| 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 4, 2024 | April 11, 2025 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | August 28, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 9, 2024 | January 13, 2025 |
| 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) | August 28, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 4, 2024 | April 12, 2025 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 7–December 21, 2024 | March 17–May 1, 2025 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 6–20, 2024 | April 14–30, 2025 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 7, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 20 |
| Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24 |
| Canada Day | July 1 |
| Labour Day | September 2 |
| Thanksgiving | October 14 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 25–January 2 |
| Reading Break | March 3–7 |
| Easter | March 29 and April 1 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Apr. 21, 2024) (disclaimer)
École d'Ă©ducation permanente—2024-2025 (last updated Apr. 21, 2024) (disclaimer)
