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Application information and the online application form are available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply. Applicants (with some exceptions) are required to provide the names and email addresses of two instructors familiar with their work and who are willing to provide letters of reference in support of the applicant. 91社区 will request the reference letters on behalf of the applicant. All applicants must themselves upload an unofficial copy of their complete academic record from each university-level institution attended to date. If admitted, each student will be required to send, or ask the appropriate university authorities to send, an official or certified copy of their complete, final academic record from each university-level institution attended to date. 91社区 graduates do not need to submit 91社区 transcripts. See www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/submitting-your-documents/sending-official-doc for instructions on mailing official documents to 91社区. Please note that all documents submitted to 91社区 in support of an application to be admitted, including, but not limited to, transcripts, diplomas, letters of reference, and test scores, become the property of 91社区 and will not be returned to the applicant or issuing institution under any circumstance.

A non-refundable fee of $100 in Canadian funds must accompany each application; otherwise, it cannot be submitted. This sum must be paid by credit card when submitting the online application form and is non-refundable. Candidates for Special, Visiting, and Qualifying status must apply and pay the application fee every year (i.e., every Fall term).

It is recommended that applicants submit a list of the titles of courses taken in the major subject, since transcripts often give code numbers only. Transcripts written in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation prepared by a licensed translator. An explanation of the grading system used by the applicant's university is essential. The applicant should also indicate the major subject area in which further study is desired.

Completed applications, with uploaded supporting documents, must be submitted according to individual department Dates for Guaranteed Consideration. Applicants should contact the department concerned, or see: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. International students are advised to apply well in advance of the Date for Guaranteed Consideration as immigration procedures may be lengthy. Applications received after the prescribed Dates for Guaranteed Consideration may or may not be considered, at the discretion of the department. Candidates will be notified of acceptance or refusal by Enrolment Services.

Admission to graduate programs at 91社区 is highly competitive and the final decision rests with the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admission decisions are not subject to appeal or reconsideration.

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Applicants should be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, as determined by 91社区, in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work.

The applicant must present evidence of academic achievement: a minimum standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 or a CGPA of 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years. High grades are expected in courses considered by the department to be preparatory to the graduate program. Some departments impose additional or higher requirements.

See www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/international-degree-equivalency for information on grade equivalencies and degree requirements from countries in Europe and around the world. These equivalencies and requirements are provided for information only and are subject to change without notice.

Admission to graduate programs at 91社区 is highly competitive and the final decision rests with the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admission decisions are not subject to appeal or reconsideration.

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Application Checklist

All supplemental application materials and supporting documents must be uploaded directly to the 91社区 admissions processing system. See www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/submitting-your-documents for information and instructions.

1. Online Application for Admission form: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/ready.
2. Application fee: $100 for each form you submit (you may indicate two programs on each form), payable by credit card when you submit the form. Some programs may charge additional fees. If applicable these will be automatically charged when you submit the application form.
3. Transcripts: your complete record of study from each university-level institution you have attended to date. Uploaded copies will be considered as unofficial; final, official copies will be required once you are offered admission.
4. Reference letters: on the application form you must provide the names and email addresses of at least two professors who are familiar with your academic work. 91社区 will contact these referees and invite them to upload references on your behalf. N.B. some departments require more than two referees; please consult Admission Requirements and Application Procedures for each department at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs.
5. TOEFL/IELTS, GRE, GMAT results: when registering for the test please ensure that you request that results be sent directly to 91社区. 91社区 will then receive the results electronically, directly from the testing agency.

For detailed information regarding additional documents that may be required by certain departments, please consult Admission Requirements and Application Procedures for each department at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs.

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Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540) consists of a relatively advanced test in the candidates鈥� specialty, and a general test of their attainments in several basic fields of knowledge for which no special preparation is required or recommended. It is offered at many centres, including Montreal, several times a year; the entire examination takes about eight hours, and there is a registration fee. Refer to for further information. Only some departments require applicants to write the GRE examination, but all applicants who have written either the general aptitude or the advanced test are advised to ensure that official test results are sent to 91社区 directly by the testing service.

This credential is of special importance in the case of applicants whose education has been interrupted, or has not led directly toward graduate study in the subject selected. In such cases the department has the right to insist on a report from the Graduate Record Examination or some similar test. High standing in this examination will not by itself guarantee admission. The Miller Analogies Test may be used similarly. Some departments of the Faculty of Education also require the taking of various tests.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Applicants to graduate programs in Management must ensure that official results are released to 91社区 by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The test is a standardized assessment offered by the GMAC to help business schools assess candidates for admission. For further information, see .

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Applicants to graduate studies must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English prior to admission, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin.

Normally, applicants meeting any one of the following conditions are NOT required to submit proof of proficiency in English:

1. Mother tongue (language first learned and still used on a daily basis) is English.
2. Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction.
3. Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone).
4. Has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language.

Applicants who do not meet any of the above-listed conditions must demonstrate proficiency in English using one of the following options:

1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum acceptable scores are:

   Competency in English
   iBT (Internet-based test)	PBT (paper-based test)	CBT (computer-based test)*
   86 overall (no less than 20 in each of the four component scores)	550	* The CBT is no longer being offered and CBT results are no longer considered valid, or being reported by ETS.
   N.B. an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable.

2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a band score of 6.5 or greater.
3. MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): a grade of 85% or higher.
4. University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): a grade of 鈥淏鈥� (Good) or higher.
5. University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of 鈥淐鈥� (Pass) or higher.
6. Edexcel London Test of English 鈥� Level 5 鈥� with an overall grade of at least 鈥淧ass.鈥�
7. 91社区 Certificate of Proficiency in English or 91社区 Certificate of Proficiency 鈥� English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded. 91社区 Certificate of Proficiency in English or 91社区 Certificate of Proficiency 鈥� English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded.

In each case, applicants must ensure that official test results are sent to 91社区 directly by the testing service. Applications cannot be considered if test results are not available. These scores are general minima; some departments may set higher requirements.

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Some applicants whose academic degrees and Standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying Program for a master鈥檚. The undergraduate-level courses to be taken in a Qualifying Program will be prescribed by the department concerned.

Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year (i.e., two full-time terms) is permitted.

In all cases, after the completion of a Qualifying year or term, an applicant interested in commencing a degree program must apply for admission by the Dates for Guaranteed Consideration. Successful completion of the work in the Qualifying Program (B- in all courses) does not automatically entitle the student to proceed toward a degree. Qualifying year students must apply for admission to the program for which they seek qualification.

In cases where a department recommends a change of registration from Qualifying Program (Fall) to Master's Degree First Year (Winter), students must apply to the degree program by the Winter departmental Dates for Guaranteed Consideration. A Qualifying year applicant admitted to a Winter term as a first term of studies must apply for admission for a Fall term as his/her second term of studies.

Students who are ineligible for a Qualifying Program may apply to the appropriate undergraduate faculty for admission as regular or Special Students, and seek admission to graduate studies at a later date. The normal admission requirements must be met and the usual procedures followed.

A candidate with a given higher degree may apply for admission to a second degree program at the same level but in a different subject. The normal admission requirements must be met and all the usual procedures followed.

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Students may, with special permission granted by the Graduate Admissions Committee (composed of the Dean and Associate Deans of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) and in consultation with the Graduate Admissions Unit of Enrolment Services, be admitted to two degree programs or to two departments or faculties. Students are never permitted to pursue two full-time degree programs concurrently.

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Ad Personam joint graduate programs are restricted to Master's thesis option and Ph.D. programs. Approval for the joint program must be obtained from Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The request shall be signed by the Chairs of both departments involved and shall explicitly list the conditions imposed. The student shall undertake research under the joint supervision of both departments.

This program is described in more detail at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare#program.

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Students who have not been registered for a period of less than two years and who have not officially withdrawn from the University by submitting a signed Withdrawal Form to Service Point are eligible to be considered for reinstatement into their program. The student's department must recommend, in writing, that the student be reinstated, stipulating any conditions for reinstatement that it deems appropriate. If the student's department chooses not to recommend reinstatement, the student may appeal to the Associate Dean (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). The decision of the Associate Dean (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) shall be final and not subject to further appeal.

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Reinstatement fees will be charged in addition to the fees due for the academic session into which the student has been reinstated. The amount of the reinstatement fees is the tuition portion of fees owed for all unregistered terms, up to a maximum of two years just prior to the term of reinstatement.

If an individual has not registered for a period of more than two years, their student file will be closed. These individuals and those who have formally withdrawn may be considered for admission. Applicants' admission applications will be considered as part of the current admission cycle, in competition with other people applying during that cycle and in accordance with current graduate admission procedures and policies.

Procedure: Requirements for completion of the program will be evaluated. Some of these requirements may need to be redone or new ones may be added. Applicants must inquire about the fees that will be charged.

Revised 鈥� Council of February 9, 2004.

Under exceptional circumstances, an admission for a particular semester can be considered for a deferral. This can be considered only if the student has not registered. If the student has already registered, no deferral can be granted. The student must withdraw from the University and apply for admission to a later term.