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Key Dates for the School of Continuing Studies 2020–2021
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check for the precise dates of your courses.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: May 1, 2020; International Students: March 1, 2020 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2020; International Students: July 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | April 1, 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | May 26, 2020 | October 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 2, 2020 | October 8, 2020 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | September 2, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | September 3–15, 2020 | January 5 - 9, 2021 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 15, 2020 | January 19, 2021 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 22, 2020 | January 26, 2021 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | October 27, 2020 | March 9, 2021 |
| 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 7, 2020 | April 13, 2021 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | September 2, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 14, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Lectures begin in non-credit Career and Professional Development courses (These dates may change depending on the course; refer to the course listing for the most up-to-date information) | September 3, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 7, 2020 | April 13, 2021 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 9–December 23, 2020 | March 22–May 1, 2021 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 8–22, 2020 | April 15–29, 2021 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 6, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 18, 2020 |
| Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24, 2020 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2020 |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2020 |
| Thanksgiving | October 12, 2020 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 24, 2020–January 1, 2021 |
| Study Break | March 1-5, 2021 |
| Easter | April 2 and April 5, 2021 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jun. 11, 2020) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2020-2021 (last updated Jun. 11, 2020) (disclaimer)
