Academic Checklist

Understand that this checklist outlines key steps to prepare for your ACADEMIC life. Don't forget to consult ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's primary checklist for accepted students, which walks you through everything from accepting your offer, applying for housing, submitting your final transcripts, immigration requirements and more!

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1) Activate your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email

All important correspondence from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ will be sent to your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email address - you should activate your account as soon as possible. Consult the for full details.

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2) Attend events for newly admitted students!

Join us on campus or at a virtual event to learn all about the experience of being a B.A. & Sc. student at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.Ìý Speak with current students and academic advisors and start building your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community!

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3) Calculate your Advanced Standing and Transfer Credits

The courses you do in your first year will depend on what studies you completed before you arrived at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Be sure to review our page carefully and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch!

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4) Plan your first-year course selection (in preparation for registration)

Read carefully through "Choosing your courses"Ìýand our U0 and U1 pagesÌýor to learn about your Freshman/Foundation Program requirements,Ìýdegree requirements and everything you need to plan your course selection for the coming year (this includes the Fall and Winter terms).

While academic advisors are available to give advice and guidance, our website provides helpful information to get you started.

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5) Attend the Pre-Registration (virtual) orientation eventsÌýoffered in early June

More information and registration details to come soon.Ìý

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6) Find out when registration opens for you

Consult "When to register" for the calendar of dates. Note that registration will open for both Fall and Winter at the same time!

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7) Register for your courses (on Minerva)

Consult our "Registration Tips" for guidance on how to register using Minerva, where to get help and how to handle common registration issues.

Make sure you register for at least one course by the registration deadlineÌý(August 14, 2024)Ìýto avoid a late fee!

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8) Verify your registration on Minerva

Once you have registered for your Fall and Winter courses, login to Minerva and consult your Unofficial Transcript (Minerva > Student Menu > Student Records Menu > View Your Unofficial Transcript) to ensure there are no errors.

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9) Connect with your academic advisors

Though the B.A. & Sc. is offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts, degree advising is provided by the dedicated B.A. & Sc. degree advisor (tania.raggo [at] mcgill.ca (Tania Raggo)) in the Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA).Ìý This is a good time to meet with Tania, ask questions and make sure you are properly registered.Ìý You may also wish to speak with Program advisors at this time (consult the SOUSA website to understand the difference between Degree advisors and Program advisors).

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10) August 14, 2024 - Deadline to register for at least one course!

You must register for at least one course by August 14th to avoid paying a late registration fee.Ìý

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11) Attend Discover ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÌýand other Welcome Week activities - August 19-23, 2024

More information and registration details coming soon!Ìý

Discover ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is your chance to learn about ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's services, clubs, teams, organizations, and faculty associations all in one place.Ìý

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12) August 28, 2024Ìý- First day of classes for the Fall term!

For a full list of other key dates that you should be aware of, consult "Key Academic Dates."

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13) September 10, 2024 - Add/Drop deadline for Fall 2024

You can continue to make changes to your course registration (without penalty) until this date.Ìý Review your course syllabi before the end of the add/drop period to help plan your semester and determine what is expected of you in each course. If you notice that two of your midterms are scheduled at the same time, speak to your professors right away to make necessary arrangements – do not wait until the last minute to resolve exam conflicts!

Review Key Academic Dates

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14) Know your rights and responsibilities

It is each student's responsibility to know and understand their degree and program requirements.Ìý Your first step is to read carefully through the information found on this website (Accepted Students).Ìý It is also important that you familiarize yourself with the Faculty of Science's Undergraduate Handbook and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's eCalendar, which is the definitive authority on all courses and programs at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.

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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ places a great deal of importance on honest work, the art of scholarship, and the fair treatment of all members of the University community. You must inform yourself of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Student Rights and Responsibilities to ensure that all your dealings with ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ faculty, staff and students areÌýfair and respectful.

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