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Note: These pages are for the 2024 Summer eCalendar. The 2025 Summer eCalendar info will be published here in January 2025.

Information Technology (IT) Policies and Regulations

Information Technology (IT) Policies and Regulations

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University students, faculty, staff, and other members of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community benefit from a variety of Information Technology resources, which are used in accordance with University policies and directives. Visit the IT policies site for further details.

Here are some key references for students :

Responsible Use of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Information Technology Resources

Responsible Use of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Information Technology Resources

Each of us has responsibilities when using ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's IT resources. The Policy on the Responsible Use of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Information Technology Resources is a code of conduct that identifies what is acceptable when working with ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ technology resources.

For more information, view the Policy on the Responsible Use of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Information Technology Resources, available on the Secretariat website.

Note for M.D.,C.M., and D.M.D. Programs: For guidelines regarding the use of social media by M.D.,C.M., and D.M.D. students, see mcgill.ca/ugme/policies-procedures/guidelines-social-media and mcgill.ca/thewelloffice.

Report Security Incidents

Report Security Incidents

Please inform IT Services immediately if you experience or are aware of an IT security incident!

  • Contact IT through the ;
  • Or by telephone at 514-398-3398 for immediate help;
  • For additional information, please see .

If the incident involves bullying, harassment or other potential risks to the health and safety of individuals, please contact ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Security Services at 514-398-3000 in the Downtown Campus or 514-398-7777 at the Macdonald Campus immediately.

Use of Cloud Services

Use of Cloud Services

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Cloud Directive governs your usage of cloud services—programs and apps delivered over the Internet. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has approved cloud apps and solutions that are available for your use while at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. However, you will need to choose your apps wisely as not all apps are safe, and they will not all adequately protect sensitive data (either your own or ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's).

To learn how to safely use cloud apps and solutions, please refer to the Cloud Services Page.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

All student, faculty, and staff accounts are protected with two-factor authentication (2FA), an additional security measure that requires a secondary method of authentication (e.g., acknowledging a prompt or entering a code sent to your mobile device via a mobile app) when signing into many ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ systems. 2FA makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your account and your personal information, even if they obtain your password. 2FA is required for all higher education institutions in Canada.

Find out more about 2FA at mcgill.ca/2fa.

Email Communication

Email Communication

All students are assigned a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email address (usually in the form of firstname.lastname@mail.mcgill.ca) and are given a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email mailbox. It is your responsibility to monitor your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email regularly because this is the official means of communication between ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University and its students. Ensure that you read and act upon the emails in a timely fashion.

To access your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email, go to the Microsoft Office website and sign in with your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password.

Note: Confirm your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email address or set your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ password on Minerva, under the Personal Menu. You can also change or reset your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ password by following the instructions on the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Password Reset Checklist.

If you have another email account using an external service provider (such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.), please review the "" article on the IT Knowledge Base.

For more information, visit the Policy on E-mail Communication with Students, available on the Secretariat website.

Secure your Journey

Secure your Journey

IT policies and directives identify measures required to ensure the security and integrity of data and systems you use throughout your student journey. Find out about best practices and cybersecurity steps you can take at mcgill.ca/cybersafe.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)
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