How to accept your offer

Let us know you're coming before the deadline given in your letter of acceptance. 

Your official letter of acceptance can be found on Minerva. To consult your letter and verify your deadline, login to your Minerva account (Applicant Menu > Applicant Status) select your application and click on the PDF link next to your decision. This is your official letter of acceptance (you will not receive a hard copy by mail) - you may print copies for your files and you can also use printed copies for your Study Permit and CAQ applications.

FAQ

How do I accept my offer on Minerva?

1) Login to your Minerva account (Applicant Menu > Applicant Status) select the application and click the "Accept this offer" link.

2) Pay the $400 (non-refundable) deposit by credit card (amount of the deposit may vary depending on your program).

If you do not respond by the deadline, your place may be given to the next person on the waiting list – so be sure to confirm and register on time! If you run into problems while trying to confirm or register, don’t worry – just contact Service Point for assistance. (Music students, email Music Admissions).

When should I apply for financial aid?

We know that cost is an important part of your decision to accept an offer of admission. We encourage you to plan your finances and apply for financial aid before you accept. You have 60 days following the date you received your offer of admission to apply for financial aid, but apply as early as possible to get the information you will need to make a well-informed decision.

Should I accept my offer if I am waiting on a decision for another program?

If you are decided on McGill, you can accept your first offer now. Accepting your first offer will not influence the review of your other program choices. If you are later admitted to a second program and you wish to accept that offer, you must contact Service Point to request a change.

Can I defer my offer of admission?

We are able to grant a limited number of undergraduate program deferrals each year. In order to be considered for a deferral, you must have accepted your offer of admission and paid the deposit. Please see Deferring or Declining Your Offer for detailed information.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: deferral requests should be submitted directly via the application platform (Slate). For any issues, questions or concerns, you are advised to contact your Department.

Can I request an extension to the confirmation deadline?

Given the competitiveness of McGill programs, our expectation is that newly admitted students accept their offer of admission by the deadline provided in their admission letter. If you did not accept your offer of admission by the deadline stated in your offer letter, you can continue to accept your offer of admission on Minerva so long as it has not been withdrawn. Once passed that deadline, your offer may be withdrawn without prior notice. Remember each application to a McGill program receives a separate decision, i.e. accepting one offer will not affect your other application(s).

If you did not accept your offer of admission by the deadline stated in your offer letter, you can continue to accept your offer of admission on Minerva so long as it has not been withdrawn. Once passed that deadline, your offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.

Should you have extenuating circumstances preventing you from accepting your offer by the deadline, you may request an extension.

The deadline to request an extension to the confirmation deadline is May 1, 2023 for eligible programs.

Remember each application to a McGill program receives a separate decision, i.e. accepting one offer will not affect your other application(s) where you don't yet have a final decision.

The deadline to have made a request to extend the confirmation deadline was May 1st.

If you did not accept your offer of admission by the deadline stated in your offer letter, you can continue to accept your offer of admission on Minerva so long as it has not been withdrawn. Once passed that deadline, your offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.

Remember each application to a McGill program receives a separate decision, i.e. accepting one offer will not affect your other application(s) where you don't yet have a final decision.

I registered for courses, but I've decided not to go to McGill. What should I do?

If you decide not to attend McGill after you have registered for course, you must:

If you withdraw on or before the deadlines outlined at mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates, your registration will be removed from your student record. If you withdraw and do not request a deferral, but later change your mind and decide you would like to attend McGill, you will have to reapply for the next available admission cycle.

If you withdraw after the deadlines outlined at mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates, your student record and your transcript will indicate your registration and withdrawal from McGill. You must then reapply to your faculty student affairs office if you wish to be readmitted for the Winter or subsequent terms. Check with your faculty for details about readmission procedures and deadlines.

Fee implications: Regardless of whether or not you actually register, request deferral of admission, or withdraw, your deposit is non-refundable. You may be subject to further fees depending on your date of withdrawal. Please refer to the eCalendar for more information.


 

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