I've been accepted!

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

Your official letter of acceptance can be found on your Slate application portal. 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 (for international students only).

Please fill out the Dentistry Admission Agreement Form (English) or the Formulaire d’Accord d’Admission en Dentisterie (Français) and upload it on your Slate application portal.

Pay your Non-Refundable $500 deposit.  Your deposit will be applied towards future tuition fees.

Can I defer my admission?

Admission into the first year of our DMD program may be exceptionally deferred for a period of one (1) year at the discretion of the Admissions Committee (non-renewable). A deferral request can only be made once you receive an offer of admission.

If your request for deferral is granted, you will need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit upon confirming your deferral.

You must submit your request in writing and address it to our Chair of Admissions. This letter of a maximum of two pages should set out the reason(s) for the request including any relevant supporting documentation. You must submit your request no later than July 15th to the Admissions Office.

How should I proceed if I have accepted the offer, but have decided not to attend McGill McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences ?

If you decide not to attend McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences after you have accepted our offer, you must send a message to our Admissions Office to inform us of your decision. The deposit fee is non-refundable. 

If not currently enrolled at McGill University or at a recognized Quebec College (CEGEP) institution, you are responsible for requesting your final official transcripts from all institutions listed on your Slate account to be sent to the registrar and received by our Admissions Office by July 31st of the year in which you are commencing undergraduate dental education. The degree or diploma upon which admission was offered is to be obtained by July 31 prior to commencing the undergraduate dental education program and academic performance in the degree or diploma program is comparable to the academic performance upon which admission was offered. For more details on how to send your official documents, please visit this page. 

Although you have submitted documents to confirm your citizenship or residency status at the time of application, you are required to send Enrolment Services a number of legal documents, which will vary whether you are a Canadian citizen, a Quebec resident or an International student. Sending those documents will ensure that your student legal and tuition fee status are up-to-date.

To learn more on how to proceed, please visit this website: https://www.mcgill.ca/legaldocuments/.

If you have questions concerning the legal documents required by McGill, please visit this website to learn how to reach out to staff members.

The consequence of not providing your documents on time could be that you will be charged higher tuition fees (such as based on an international rate). You can check your legal status in Minerva under: Student Menu>>Student Accounts Menu>>View Tuition and Legal Status.

• If you are admitted as an international student, you are required to submit by July 31st of the year in which you are commencing undergraduate dental education, all original immigration papers applicable to the permission of studies in Quebec. To legally study at McGill, students who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada must obtain:

1. Certification d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Ministère de l'immigration, de la Diversité et de l'inclusion, Québec;
2. Study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. McGill University's CIC unique identifier is O19359011033.

• Immigration officials will need to estimate your McGill attendance costs and will require printed paper copies of:

1. Your acceptance letter from the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences;
2. (Under review) Official Supplemental Letter for Immigration Purposes: immigration_supplemental_letter_fall2023.pdf
3. The tuition for your McGill program.

Note that a medical exam from a CIC certified physician is required for healthcare students. See: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents.html.

Obtaining a study permit takes considerable time, in some cases up to 6 months. We urge international students to start the immigration process immediately after accepting our offer of admission. Occasionally, admission to McGill may be offered late in the cycle making it difficult to obtain a study permit in time for the start of term. Students encountering such difficulties should notify our office in writing as soon as possible. You will find details on immigration processes at https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents. The International Student Services Office of McGill University offers a Pre-Departure Guide, among other resources for its international students.

LINK ► International Student Services Pre-Arrival Resources

Important Message for International Students Who Would Like to Enter Canada

• You have been admitted to a program that includes a mandatory practical work component (such as a co-op, placement or stage). Accordingly, if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and, whether or not you will be paid, you must obtain a “coop work permit” in addition to your study permit. For more information, see the McGill International Student Services website.

• If you are admitted as an international (non-USA) student, you are required to submit by July 31st of the year in which you are commencing undergraduate dental education, a letter or official statement issued by the responsible authority(ies) of your country indicating that they recognize the dental degree awarded by the Faculty and that this degree will enable you to practice dentistry in your country.

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

Please consult this document for instructions on how to proceed with the review of your immunization documents ►  Immunization Review Process - Instructions

• You are required to complete a series of immunizations to participate in clinical activities. Depending on the immunizations that you have already received, completing McGill immunizations may take up to 6-7 months; sometimes more if an appointment with a specialist is required (for positive TST for example) or if you are missing proof of childhood vaccination. The Immunization Requirements for New Students form is found at https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/get-support/physical-health/immunization (under the “Immunization Reviews" tab).
• Please fill out the Student Wellness Hub consent form. Your immunization form will not be reviewed until you fill out the consent form. 


• You can submit your documents as soon as you receive an offer of admission. The review process is done on a rolling basis by the Student Wellness Hub. You are required to submit your immunization documents through the Hub's document submission platform by June 1st. You are strongly encouraged to submit your documents as soon as possible, in case there are additional immunizations or tests that you require; some vaccination series must be given over a certain time period.


• All vaccinations listed on the Immunization Requirements for New Students form are compulsory. If you choose to complete your immunizations through your family physician, you must follow the McGill protocol as McGill Student Wellness Hub will not accept different immunization protocols.


• Documents written in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.

CPR/AED CERTIFICATION

You must provide, by July 31 of the year in which you are commencing undergraduate dental education, proof of certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), level C or C+, and automated external defibrillation (AED) training. Certification must be granted, or fully recognised, by one of the following organisations: the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross. Please note that considering the health measures still in place due to the pandemic, we will exceptionally accept the following:

• online recertification courses for students who have an expired acceptable certification;
• blended courses (online + in person).

Please send us your CPR/AED Certification by email at undergrad.dentistry [at] mcgill.ca (subject: CPR%2FAED%20Certification%20ID%3A%23%23%23%23%23%23%23%23%23)

NOTE ► Your certification must be valid for at least the first year of your studies. Students are responsible for maintaining valid certification for the duration of the program.

As a dental student, you have two options when it comes to housing:

1. On Campus Housing (Residences); or
2. Off Campus Housing which refers to none McGill properties or privately owned properties.

Option 1 - On Campus Housing (Residences)

As new incoming dental students, you have to look at Graduate Residences. Please refer to this website for more guidance: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/rez-options/downtown-graduate.

For assistance regarding Residence Admissions, please call 514 398-6368.

For in person drop-ins, please go to:

Graduate Housing Admissions
Student Housing and Dining Service Center
3473 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A8
514-398-6368
housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca

Option 2: Off-Campus Housing

We would strongly recommend that you visit this website to find interesting tips including a Good Neighbour Guide. This document provides information about your rights and obligations as a tenant, how to understand your lease, the differences between Montreal boroughs, how to choose a roommate, etc.

Finding housing off-campus: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/offcampus/

Apartment listing: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/offcampus/listings

For assistance, please contact the Off-Campus Housing Office:

Off-Campus Housing Office
Student Housing & DIning Service Center
3473 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A8
offcampus.housing [at] mcgill.ca
514-398-6368

Note that most courses during your first 16 months in the program will be at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Bldg (corner of University St. and Pine Ave) as well as at the McIntyre Bldg (located on Pine Ave near Peel St.). Once you will be starting your preclinical studies, you will mostly spend your time at our new facility (2001 McGill College Ave).

A few of our “soon to be graduating” 4th-year dental students may sometimes post apartments with leases that are shortly coming to an end. To access this listing, please visit McGill University Dental Students' Society (DSS)’s Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/243130649206512/

If you are in need of Financial Aid, the first step would be for you to start with Government Funding. To learn more about scholarships and bursaries, we would strongly recommend that you visit McGill Scholarship and Student Aid Office for more guidance or contact them directly. You can also refer to this document for more information.

Apply for the new McCall MacBain Scholarships, a full scholarship and enrichment program for your future master’s or professional studies at McGill University.

Award for Indigenous Undergraduate Student ► McGill OKÒN:RA UNDERGRADUATE AWARD for Indigenous students in full-time studies in any McGill undergraduate degree program, including Dentistry (DMD).  An application is required. Please view the requirements and deadlines on the Funding for Indigenous Undergraduate Students page.

Unfortunately, there are no Entrance Bursaries specific to Dentistry. Our Faculty offers a few Entrance Scholarships for which recipients are selected internally. All new students will be considered.

For those applying for Student Aid for next fall, you will need the following information: the number of credits you will be completing in first year is 61 (Fall 23.34 cr., Winter 17.33 cr. and Summer 20.33 cr.).

Tuition fees are based on your residency status. In order to view the current anticipated costs, you can visit the Student Accounts’ website.

See here for more help in planning your finances: https://www.mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps/finances.

If you need a letter of enrolment, you can visit this website for more guidance: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-records/proof-reg

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences uses web-based courseware and examinations. Students will be required to be equipped with laptops that meet certain minimum requirements (word processing/office suite software, with compatible web browser (E-Curriculum), approximately 50 GB of free storage and Wi-Fi connection capabilities). It is strongly recommended to have the latest version of Chrome or Firefox, as well as an up-to-date antivirus software. Your personal device will also need to be equipped with the following operating system: Windows 7 or later / MAC OS X 10.8 or later as well as a webcam and audio capability.

Once you have accepted your offer of admission, you will need to set-up your McGill Username and Password and access your McGill email. Email is one of the official means of communication between McGill University and its students.

Once you have registered to at least one course, you can stop by Service Point to get your ID Card. Your student ID card gives you access to essential services on campus such as the library, labs, cafeterias, etc. For more information: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-records/personal-information/id.

You can always get in touch with one of our Student Ambassadors if you are looking for some guidance the first few weeks into the program. You can have access to their profile and email in this section of our website: https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/programs/student-ambassadors.

We will be offering different virtual events over the next months for you to socialize with your new classmates and meet other dental students. You will get to know each other, play some icebreaker games and get answers to any questions about life as a dental student and this exciting journey you are about to embark on!

We encourage you to participate and connect with current dental students to facilitate your transition into the DMD Program. 

The Dental Students' Society (DSS) represents the interests of students enrolled in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University. To learn more about DSS, you can visit their website and join their Facebook Group.

As indicated on the Dentistry Agreement Form that you signed, you will need to acquire a basic knowledge of French by the time you begin the Clinical Practice courses at the start of the third year of the program. If you are looking to improve your French language skills, here are a few suggested options you can start looking into: https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/programs/language-proficiency  (under ‘Prospective Undergraduate Students Basic Knowledge of French’).

Join the McGill Dentistry French Club (MDFC) to practice conversational French in an informal environment. All levels are welcome to join! The MDFC was started by a group of McGill Dentistry students who wanted to help their peers in learning French, as well as improving access to dental care in francophone regions. The Club's mission is to create a collaborative and conducive environment and resources for dentistry students to learn and improve their clinical French skills relevant to dentistry. MDFC hosts events and shares resources such as a french lexicon, videos, and handouts relating to clinical French in a dental care setting. More information about the club can be found on their Facebook page or by contacting mcgilldentfrenchclub [at] gmail.com.

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