Key points:
- Choose your programs of study.
- U1 students should select courses according to the requirements for their programs (Major/Minor concentrations, Honours/Joint Honours programs, Faculty programs).
- Refer to the eCalendar as well as individual departmental program information (found on departmental websites) to confirm program requirements.
- Do not register for a course if it overlaps in time with another course listed in the Minerva Class Schedule
- Know your Departmental Academic Advisors
- They are very familiar with the requirements of their Honours, Major Concentration, and Minor Concentration programs.
- They give specific information about prerequisites, courses, approval for required courses and program selection.
- They are also generally members of McGill University's academic staff, and can also provide useful insight into potential options for further study in their respective disciplines.
Course Load
- A typical full-time course load is 12-15 credits per semester.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits to be considered full-time.
- If you enrol in 5 courses (15 credits) in one semester, a suggested course selection would include:
- 2-3 courses for a Major Concentration
- 1-2 courses for a Minor Concentration
- 1-2 courses of electives
Electives
B.A. students:
- You may enrol in any courses offered in the Faculties of Arts or Science as elective courses
- You must have completed the appropriate course prerequisites.
- You are permitted to take a maximum of 12 credits of courses in Faculties outside of Arts or Science throughout your degree.
- Refer to Faculty of Arts Course Regulations.
Course Level
- Most courses taken in the first year at McGill will be at the 200 level
- Exception: language courses, where the appropriate level will be determined by a placement test administered by the department offering the course.
- The first digit of the course number normally denotes the course level.
Prerequisites
- When registering for courses:
- Ensure that you are met all relevant course prerequisites.
- Minerva will not prevent you from registering in a course for which you have not satisfied the prerequisite. You are responsible for the consequences of your registration.