Are you an incoming first-year student?
We are here to guide you through your first year at McGill and beyond. Need support? Seeking new opportunities or help on how to navigate opportunities or find new experiences? Start with these resources.
- Academic Support
- Health & Wellness
- Off Campus Life
- Safety and Getting Around
- Student Services
- Training and Professional Development
- Ask McGill
Academic Support
Need an extra boost to get through midterms? Struggling with study skills? Need advice? There are people and support programs just for you.
Health & Wellness
There are a variety of resources and support networks designed to help you thrive and care for your well-being.
The Student Wellness Hub offers a dynamic array of health and wellness services both on-campus and online. The Hub can help connect you to the care you need: peer support, off-campus care, wellness programming, self-guided care, or access to clinicians. Our team of clinicians includes nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, counsellors, Access Advisors, Local Wellness Advisors, dietitians, and sexologists.
If you are looking for information on Health coverage, see health Insurance for: International Students or Quebec and Canadian Students to learn more about your coverage.
Finally, to help support an active lifestyle, Athletics and Recreation offers a wide range of exercise facilities including a pool, a fitness centre, an aerobics room, and much more.
University Services
- Physical and Mental Health Support
- Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
- Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education
- Office for Students with Disabilities
- Resources for Student Parents (Family Care)
- Sexual Health (Shag Shop)
- Sports Medicine Clinic
Peer Support Services
Off-Campus Life
There are resources available to support you and keep you connected when you're living off campus!
Student Services
Student Services at McGill are built on a model of prioritizing all types of student wellness. Through our different services spanning all aspects of wellness, we can help support you on your student journey.
- Campus Life & Engagement
- Career Planning Service
- First Peoples' House
- International Student Services
- Student Accessibility & Achievement
- Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
- Scholarships and Student Aid
- Student Wellness Hub
Training and Professional Development
Are you looking to develop your skills? Improve your French? Be more confident in conversational English? Learn more about sustainability? Grow and learn with these programs and opportunities!
Language WorkshopsImprove your English or French in social conversation groups!
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Experiential LearningMcGill has many experiential learning opportunities for you to take advantage of, some for credit and some without. |
Grad SKILLSETSGeneral, transitional, and professional skill development opportunities to complement the academic experience at McGill for Graduate students. |
Leadership DevelopmentTopics include facilitation skills, optimizing teamwork, conflict de-escalation, and more! |
SustainabilityLearn more about sustainability as a concept, McGill’s sustainability commitments, and how you can get involved by participating in one of the Office of Sustainability’s workshops! |
SKILLS21Professional development opportunities for McGill students in peer support roles. |
AskMcGill
Looking for answers from someone who shares your experience? The AskMcGill student team can help you find the information and resources you need! Visit the AskMcGill webpage to find out how to connect with them.