Fall Term New Student Checklist
These checklists are mandatory reading for all new students – they'll help you get off on the right foot and make sure you meet all your important deadlines. If you're coming to 91ÉçÇø from a Quebec CEGEP, consult the checklist below. Otherwise, click on the "Admitted from High School" tab for your Year 0 checklist.
- Compulsory Orientation Session
- Key Dates for Fall 2025ÌýSemester
- Intro to Course Registration
- Admitted from CEGEP
- Admitted from High School
Compulsory Orientation Session
Discover 91ÉçÇø
For all students, including special, visiting, and exchange studentsDiscover 91ÉçÇø is a chance to learn about 91ÉçÇø's resources for academic and personal success, Student Services, and the Students' Society of 91ÉçÇø. You will meet other new students in Engineering and learn how to get involved in student life. To see what other activities are planned for new students, please visit the Welcome Week and Orientation website.
Faculty of Engineering Orientation Session:
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Session 1: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Session 2: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
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Transfer Credit Session - Year 0 (Freshman)
Please carefully read through our “ Instructional Newly Admitted Transfer Credit Process and Guide - Faculty of Engineering
If after reading through the Instructional Newly admitted transfer credit slides above you require guidance on Transfer credits and course registration, please attend one of our Drop-in sessions below:
Transfer Credit Process Information Sessions
Wednesdays, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
- June 11, 2025 (Link: )
- June 18, 2025 (Link: )
- August 13, 2025 (Link: )
Key Dates for Fall 2025 Semester
1. August 27th, 2025Ìý– Classes begin
2. September 9th, 2025Ìý– Deadline to Course Change (add/drop)
3. September 16th, 2025Ìý– Deadline for Course Withdrawal (with refund)
4. October 28th, 2025Ìý- Deadline for Withdrawal with NO refund
Please refer to ourÌýFAQ’sÌýfor most common questions and answers
Intro to Course Registration
Intro to Course Registration
Faculty of Engineering
General Advising Session for Newly Admitted Engineering Students
Date:ÌýWednesday, June 4, 2025
Time:Ìý10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Registration Link:Ìý
CEGEP Entry Students
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Registration Opens:Ìý
June 9th, 2025Ìý- For CEGEP Scholarship recipients
June 11th, 2025- ALL Newly admitted CEGEP students may begin course registration via MINERVA!
Take advantage of this early start to ensure that you secure a space in your courses.
Note: In order to avoid any late registration penalties, you must be registered in at least one course by August 14th, 2025.
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Mandatory Departmental/School Advising Sessions
Attend the mandatoryÌýDepartmental/School Advising SessionsÌýto meet the Chair/ Director of your department/school; discuss your course registration and meet your fellow students.Ìý Ìý Ìý
Important Notice – Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 212)
New students who have completedÌýÌýin Organic I with labs and who are entering theÌýDepartment of ÌýorÌýBioengineeringÌýin the Fall term, will now have two options available to satisfy the program requirements.
Option 1
You may write a 91ÉçÇø Placement Examination in Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 212)Ìýat 91ÉçÇø in August of your admission year. Should you register to take 91ÉçÇø Placement Examination, and successfully achieve a passing grade in said course you will be granted full transfer credit on the basis of this examination.ÌýScience Placement exams cannot be used to satisfy any requirements of Minor programs.
Option 2
You must register for CHEM 212ÌýOrganic I (Fall term) during your studies at 91ÉçÇø as outlined in your program requirements.
Students can review 91ÉçÇø Placement Examinations for application procedures and details related to the time, place and location of the exams.Ìý Please note that you can only take a 91ÉçÇø Placement Exam upon entry to 91ÉçÇø; after this date you will be required to complete the course at 91ÉçÇø.
Important Notice – Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 234) (CHEM 222)
New students who have completedÌýCEGEP level coursesÌýin Organic II and who are entering theÌýin the Fall term, will now have two options available to satisfy the program requirement.
Option 1
You may write a 91ÉçÇø Placement Examination in Organic Chemistry II CHEM 222/ CHEM 234 at 91ÉçÇø in August of your admission year. Should you register to take 91ÉçÇø Placement Examination, and successfully achieve a passing grade in said course you will be granted full transfer credit on the basis of this examination.Ìý
Note that students in other Engineering programs (other than the two mentioned above) can take the placement exams for CHEM 212, 222 /234; however, they will not receive any credits for these courses. They will only receive exemptions for these courses.
Science Placement exams cannot be used to satisfy any requirements of Minor programs.
Option 2
You must register for CHEM 234ÌýOrganic II (Winter term) during your studies at 91ÉçÇø as outlined in your program requirements.
Students can review 91ÉçÇø Placement Examinations for application procedures and details related to the time, place and location of the exams. Please note that you can only take a 91ÉçÇø Placement Exam upon entry to 91ÉçÇø; after this date you will be required to complete the course at 91ÉçÇø.
Important Notice – Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 112)
New students who have completed CEGEP level courses in Cell and Molecular Biology and who are entering the Department of BioengineeringÌýin the Fall term, will now have two options available to satisfy these program requirements.
Option 1
You may write a 91ÉçÇø Placement Examination in Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 112) at 91ÉçÇø in August of each year. Should you register to take one or both of these 91ÉçÇø Placement Examinations, and successfully achieve a passing grade in said course(s) you will
- be granted full transfer credit on the basis of this examination(s)
- have the transfer credit reflected on your 91ÉçÇø transcript;
- have your program credit requirements decreased to reflect these transfer credits.
Option 2
You must register for BIOL 112 during your studies at 91ÉçÇø as outlined in your program requirements.
Students can review 91ÉçÇø Placement Examinations for application procedures and details related to the time, place and location of the exams.ÌýÌýPlease note that you can only take a 91ÉçÇø Placement Exam upon entry to 91ÉçÇø; after this date you will be required to complete the course at 91ÉçÇø.
Note that students in other Engineering programs (other than the two mentioned above) can take the placement exams for CHEM 212 222/234; however, they will not receive any credits for these courses. They will only receive exemptions for these courses.
Science Placement exams cannot be used to satisfy any requirements of Minor programs.
Year 0
Baccalaureate, GCSE A-Levels,
High School Diploma (Canadian/US/Overseas) &
Transfer Students
Registration Opens
June 13th, 2025 - French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate Diploma or at least one year of university - Scholarship Recipients
June 16th, 2025 - French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate Diploma or at least one year of university
June 13th, 2025 - All newly admitted High School students (U0) - Scholarship Recipients
June 18th, 2025 - All newly admitted High School students (U0)
Take advantage of this early start to ensure that you secure a space in your courses.
Note: In order to avoid any late registration penalties, you must be registered in at least one course by August 14th, 2025.
It is recommended to REGISTER IMMEDIATELY in order to get your preferredÌýschedule for the Fall and Winter term.
Compulsory Information / Registration / Orientation Sessions
- June to August: Transfer Credit Session (please see here for further information)
- Attend the mandatory Departmental/School Advising Sessions to meet the Chair/Director of your department/school; discuss your course registration and meet your fellow students. /engineering/current-students/undergraduate/new-students
Transfer Credits
Please carefully read through ourÌý Instructional Newly Admitted Transfer Credit Process and Guide - Faculty of Engineering
If after reading through the Instructional Newly admitted transfer credit slides above you require guidance on Transfer credits and course registration, please attend one of our Drop-in sessions below:
Transfer Credit Process Information Sessions
Wednesdays, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
- June 11, 2025 (Link:Ìý)
- June 18, 2025 (Link:Ìý)
- August 13, 2025 (Link:Ìý)
Students can also by clicking “Transfer credits†to find availabilities.
Transfer Credit Eligibility
Please click and check the appropriate section to determine whether you are eligible to obtain transfer credits.Ìý
- French Baccalaureate
- International Baccalaureate
- Advanced Placement Examinations (US and Canadian High School Students)
- Advanced Level
- Courses from other universities
Note:Ìý Students entering a 123-151 (Year 0) credit program may write McGill Science Placement Examinations.Ìý
Where transfer credits have been granted, the following selection of courses/curriculum will help you build your course schedule for each term: A Department/School Advisor will assist you with alternate course selection to completeÌýyour schedule during the Advising Session in August.