Note: This is the 2023–2024 eCalendar. Update the year in your browser's URL bar for the most recent version of this page, or .
Key Dates for the School of Continuing Studies 2023–2024
These dates are a general guideline. See 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, 2023; International Students: March 1, 2023 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2023; International Students: July 1, 2023 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | May 24, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | June 7, 2023 | October 5, 2023 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 14, 2023 | October 12, 2023 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | August 30, 2023 | January 5, 2024 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | August 31–September 12, 2023 | January 5–16, 2024 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline (less $20) | September 12, 2023 | January 16, 2024 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 19, 2023 | January 23, 2024 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | October 24, 2023 | February 27, 2024 |
| 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 5, 2023 | April 12, 2024 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | August 30, 2023 | January 4, 2024 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 11, 2023 | January 15, 2024 |
| 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) | August 30, 2023 | January 4, 2024 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 5, 2023 | April 12, 2024 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 9–December 23, 2023 | March 18–May 1, 2024 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 7–21, 2023 | April 15–30, 2024 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 6, 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 23 |
| Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24 |
| Canada Day | July 1 |
| Labour Day | September 4 |
| Thanksgiving | October 9 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 25–January 2 |
| Reading Break | March 4–8 |
| Easter | March 29 and April 1 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2023-2024 (last updated May. 2, 2023) (disclaimer)
École d'Ă©ducation permanente—2023-2024 (last updated May. 2, 2023) (disclaimer)
