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Key Dates, 2012–2013
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check Class Schedule at www.mcgill.ca/students/courses/calendars for the precise dates of your course.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline. | June 1, 2012 | October 1, 2012 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students. | March 27, 2012 | March 27, 2012 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students. | June 12, 2012 | October 11, 2012 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Special Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs. | June 19, 2012 | October 18, 2012 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee. | September 4, 2012 | January 7, 2013 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies). | September 5–18, 2012 | January 8–22, 2013 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 18, 2012 | January 22, 2013 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of "W") with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20). | September 25, 2012 | January 29, 2013 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of "W") or University withdrawal (grade "W--") with NO refund. | October 16, 2012 | February 19, 2013 |
| 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, 2012 | April 1, 2013 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses. | September 4, 2012 | January 7, 2013 |
| Lectures begin in Special Intensive English and Special Intensive French. | September 10, 2012 | January 14, 2013 |
| Lectures begin in non-credit Career and Professional Development courses. (These dates may change depending on the course. Refer to the course listing at www.mcgill.ca/conted/prodep for the most up-to-date information.) | September 12, 2012 | January 7, 2013 |
| Last day of lectures for courses. | December 4, 2012 | April 16, 2013 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva. |
November 12–December 5, 2012 | March 18–April 16 2013 |
| IMPORTANT NOTE: The normal Tuesday schedule of course activities is cancelled for December 4, 2012. In its place, all lectures, labs, conferences, and other course-related activities that are normally held on Monday will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. This change in schedule is to make up for activities that were cancelled on Monday, October 8, 2012 due to Thanksgiving Day. | ||
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Examination period | December 6–19, 2012 | April 17–30, 2013 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 15, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| Victoria Day | May 21, 2012 |
| La Fête Nationale du Québec | June 25, 2012 |
| Canada Day | July 2, 2012 |
| Labour Day | September 3, 2012 |
| Thanksgiving | October 8, 2012 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 24, 2012 – January 1, 2013 |
| Study Break | March 3–9, 2013 |
| Easter | March 29 and April 1, 2013 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2012-2013 (last updated Apr. 26, 2012) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2012-2013 (last updated Apr. 26, 2012) (disclaimer)