McGill Alert / Alerte de McGill

Updated: Thu, 07/11/2024 - 19:00

McGill Alert. The downtown campus will remain partially open on Friday, July 12. See the Campus Safety site for more information.

Alerte de McGill. . Le campus du centre-ville restera partiellement ouvert le vendredi 12 juillet. Complément d’information : Direction de la protection et de la prévention.

Webinaires

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Tous les horaires ci-dessous sont indiqués en heure normale de l’Est (UTC -4h).

Webinaires pour les étudiants de premier cycle

Introduction to Course Registration: How To Register

Date: May 21-24 2024

Audience: Undergrad students

This online session is designed to introduce you to course registration and McGill, walk you through the scheduling building process, and give you some tips and tricks to help the process go smoothly

PDF icon How to Register

Utilisation de Minerva et création d'un horaire

Date: May 21-24 2024

Audience: Undergrad students

Cette session en ligne a pour but de vous présenter l'inscription aux cours et McGill, de vous guider dans le processus de création d'un emploi du temps et de vous donner quelques conseils et astuces pour faciliter le processus.

PDF icon Inscription aux cours

Student Accessibility and Achievement

Date: Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm-3:00PM EDT (Montreal time)

Date: Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 10:00am-11:00AM EDT (Montreal time)
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

Student Accessibility and Achievement helps McGill’s diverse student body achieve their academic goals and overcome barriers by providing not only accommodations for students with documented disabilities but also additional learner support for students facing barriers in university. In this session, learn more about the accommodations, supports, and services available! This presentation will offer an overview of the services and supports their office provides to McGill students, plus answer your questions about academic accommodations at McGill. If you have a disability, mental health condition, chronic illness or other impairment that may impact your studies, make sure you attend this online session!

PDF icon Student Accessibility - presentation slides

Renting in Montreal

Date: Lundi 13 mai, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

This webinar will help new students learn how best to begin searching for an apartment in Montreal. This will provide an overview on your rights as a tenant and a glimpse into what to expect while living in Montreal.

PDF icon Renting in Montreal 2024

First-Year Housing

Date: Mercredi 15 mai, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle

This webinar will provide students with an overview on everything from the application and lottery process, to a description of our residence buildings and dining services. You will be able to learn more about the residence life team, on-campus services, and all of the amazing things you have to look forward to while living in McGill Residences.

Know Your (Legal and Student) Rights - 11 juin

Date: Mardi 11 juin, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this 60-minute workshop on legal literacy, students will learn about housing rights, student rights (with respect to McGill policies), and employment rights. They will explore different scenarios, and their legal rights within each scenario. By the end of the workshop, participants should be better equipped to advocate for themselves.

 

Learning at McGill

Date: Mecredi 20 juin, 2024, à 9:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle

You’ve made it to McGill! This is a huge accomplishment for you and all your peers. Maybe you’re used to a straight-A average, but now, so is everyone around you! And things can get competitive. What does it mean to hit the books at one of the top universities in the world? What happens if that first graded assignment you get back isn’t so hot? How do you balance your GPA and your well-being? We’ve assembled a student panel of experts to help you navigate academic culture at McGill.

 

Accessing MTL Healthcare

Date: Mardi 25 juin, 2024, à 10:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this webinar, we will review the different types of health insurance coverage as they apply to Quebec, out of province, and international students at McGill. We'll explore your physical and mental healthcare options both on and off campus, including virtual care services.

 

Learning at McGill

Date: Mecredi 10 juillet, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle

You’ve made it to McGill! This is a huge accomplishment for you and all your peers. Maybe you’re used to a straight-A average, but now, so is everyone around you! And things can get competitive. What does it mean to hit the books at one of the top universities in the world? What happens if that first graded assignment you get back isn’t so hot? How do you balance your GPA and your well-being? We’ve assembled a student panel of experts to help you navigate academic culture at McGill.

Coming to Montreal, As Me -25 juillet

Date: Jeudi 25 juillet, 2024 à 17:30 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this panel discussion, current McGill students tell their stories of coming to Canada, to Montreal, to McGill, and their own expectations, challenges, and surprises in their journey. These personal stories representing diverse and intersectional perspectives will provide insights and information on how to prepare for your own journey that is just about to begin!

What I Wish I'd Known - 31 juillet

Date: Mercredi 31 juillet, 2024 à 10:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle

The "What I Wish I Had Known As a First-Year" webinar is an opportunity to learn about life at McGill from upper-year students. From this student panel, you'll hear tips and honest advice they wish they had received when they were once in your shoes! Have a question? The webinar will feature multiple Q&A opportunities for you to ask students who have been through it all!

Graduate Webinars

Renting in Montreal

Date: Lundi 13 mai , 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

This webinar will help new students learn how best to begin searching for an apartment in Montreal. This will provide an overview on your rights as a tenant and a glimpse into what to expect while living in Montreal.

PDF icon Renting in Montreal 2024

Intro to Grad Studies

Session 1: Mardi 14 mai, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Session 2: Vendredi 17 mai, 2024 à 9:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Join your Campus Life & Engagement Graduate Orientation Team for a comprehensive introduction to graduate studies at McGill. Topics include graduate policies and timelines, the supervisory relationship, resources tailored to support grad student success, and an introduction to the McGill graduate community.

PDF icon Presentation: Intro to Grad Studies

Budgeting & Expense Planning

Date: Mardi 4 juin, 2024 à 10:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

This webinar primarily focuses on how to create and maintain a reasonable budget given your income level. It covers the main pitfalls of improper budgeting and will show you ways to stay on track. Learn how to effectively monitor and cut costs using various free online tools and apps and how to automate your savings. Join us for this webinar brought to you by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to learn how small changes in your daily spending can lead to major savings.

Note: This webinar is also relevant for international students & newcomers to Canada as it covers many of the basics about the different types of bank accounts available to you.

PDF icon Budgeting and Expense Planning

Know Your (Legal and Student) Rights

Date: Mardi 11 juin, 2024 à 18:00 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Cible: les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this 60-minute workshop on legal literacy, students will learn about housing rights, student rights (with respect to McGill policies), and employment rights. They will explore different scenarios, and their legal rights within each scenario. By the end of the workshop, participants should be better equipped to advocate for themselves.

Grad Health 101

Date: Mardi 18 juin, 2024, 9:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Jointly presented by Health Commissioner of the Post-Graduate Students' Society and McGill's Local Wellness Advisor for Graduate Students, this webinar will introduce you to health and wellness services and resources provided specifically for graduate students. Learn more about the PGSS health Insurance plan and more!

PDF icon grad_health_101_slides_-_fall_2024.pdf

Accessing MTL Healthcare

Date: Mardi 25 juin, 10:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible:les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this webinar, we will review the different types of health insurance coverage as they apply to Quebec, out of province, and international students at McGill. We'll explore your physical and mental healthcare options both on and off campus, including virtual care services.

Networking Tools for Your Job Search: Pre-Arrival Checklist

Date: mardi 9 juillet, 2024, 9:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Presented by Career Planning Service, join the webinar to learn strategies for networking in a new city or making new professional connections in the places you already live. We will discuss topics and tools like LinkedIn, career conversations, and skill-building with intention.

PDF icon Networking Tools for your Job Search

Academic Culture for Grads

Date: Mardi 16 juin, 2024, 9:00 AM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Use this workshop to prepare for academic culture in North America (and specifically at McGill) in this helpful session addressing cultural differences and opportunities in the classroom.

Please Note: This webinar is intended for international students.

Coming to Montreal, As Me

Date: Jeudi 25 juillet, 2024, 17H30 PM HNE (Heure de Montreal)
Langue: anglais
Cible:les étudiants de premier cycle et cycles supérieurs

In this panel discussion, current McGill students tell their stories of coming to Canada, to Montreal, to McGill, and their own expectations, challenges, and surprises in their journey. These personal stories representing diverse and intersectional perspectives will provide insights and information on how to prepare for your own journey that is just about to begin!

Getting Involved as Grads

Session 1: Tuesday, July 30, 2023, 6:00 PM EDT (Montreal time)
Session 1: Friday, August 2, 2023, 9:00 AM EDT (Montreal time)
Langue: anglais
Cible: les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Join Campus Life & Engagement to learn all the ways you can engage and connect meaningfully with peers during your graduate studies, and how participating in activities outside of your studies can have a big impact on your personal, academic, and career success!

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Webinaires pour les étudiants de premier cycle

First-Year Housing

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:00 P.M. - Watch the recording below!
Audience: Undergrad students

This webinar will provide students with an overview on everything from the application and lottery process, to a description of our residence buildings and dining services. You will be able to learn more about the residence life team, on-campus services, and all of the amazing things you have to look forward to while living in McGill Residences. 

 

Know Your (Legal and Student) Rights

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

In this 60-minute workshop on legal literacy, students will learn about housing rights, student rights (with respect to McGill policies), and employment rights. They will explore different scenarios, and their legal rights within each scenario. By the end of the workshop, participants should be better equipped to advocate for themselves.

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Renting in Montreal

Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

This webinar will help new students learn how best to begin searching for an apartment in Montreal. This will provide an overview on your rights as a tenant and a glimpse into what to expect while living in Montreal.

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Accessing MTL Healthcare

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

In this webinar, we will review the different types of health insurance coverage as they apply to Quebec, out of province, and international students at McGill. We'll explore your physical and mental healthcare options both on and off campus, including virtual care services. Information about local COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccination will also be discussed.

 

Learning at McGill

Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
Audience: Undergrad students

You’ve made it to McGill! This is a huge accomplishment for you and all your peers. Maybe you’re used to a straight-A average, but now, so is everyone around you! And things can get competitive. What does it mean to hit the books at one of the top universities in the world? What happens if that first graded assignment you get back isn’t so hot? How do you balance your GPA and your well-being? We’ve assembled a student panel of experts to help you navigate academic culture at McGill.

 

Coming to Montreal, As Me

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023, 5:30 P.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Grad students

In this panel discussion, current McGill students tell their stories of coming to Canada, to Montreal, to McGill, and their own expectations, challenges, and surprises in their journey. These personal stories representing diverse and intersectional perspectives will provide insights and information on how to prepare for your own journey that is just about to begin!

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

What I Wish I'd Known

Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Undergrad students

The "What I Wish I Had Known As a First-Year" webinar is an opportunity to learn about life at McGill from upper-year students. From this student panel, you'll hear tips and honest advice they wish they had received when they were once in your shoes! Have a question? The webinar will feature multiple Q&A opportunities for you to ask students who have been through it all!

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Webinaires pour les étudiants de cycles supérieurs

Intro to Grad Studies

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Join your Campus Life & Engagement Graduate Orientation Team for a comprehensive introduction to graduate studies at McGill. Topics include graduate policies and timelines, the supervisory relationship, resources tailored to support grad student success, and an introduction to the McGill graduate community.

Date: Friday, May 19th , 2023, 9:00 A.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Watch the Recording

Budgeting & Expense Planning

Date: Monday, June 5, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Graduate students

This webinar primarily focuses on how to create and maintain a reasonable budget given your income level. It covers the main pitfalls of improper budgeting and will show you ways to stay on track. Learn how to effectively monitor and cut costs using various free online tools and apps and how to automate your savings. Join us for this webinar brought to you by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to learn how small changes in your daily spending can lead to major savings.

Note: This webinar is also relevant for international students & newcomers to Canada as it covers many of the basics about the different types of bank accounts available to you.

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Know Your (Legal and Student) Rights

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

In this 60-minute workshop on legal literacy, students will learn about housing rights, student rights (with respect to McGill policies), and employment rights. They will explore different scenarios, and their legal rights within each scenario. By the end of the workshop, participants should be better equipped to advocate for themselves.

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Getting Started with Supervision

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Wondering how to establish a healthy relationship between you and your supervisor? Join us for this presentation and learn about the importance of the supervisory relationship and the impact it can have on your graduate experience. We will discuss strategies for clarifying expectations, establishing good communication, and reaching out for help should you need support.

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Grad Health 101

Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Jointly presented by Health Commissioner of the Post-Graduate Students' Society and McGill's Local Wellness Advisor for Graduate Students, this webinar will introduce you to health and wellness services and resources provided specifically for graduate students. Learn more about the PGSS health Insurance plan and more!

 

 

Accessing MTL Healthcare

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Audience: Undergrad and Graduate students

In this webinar, we will review the different types of health insurance coverage as they apply to Quebec, out of province, and international students at McGill. We'll explore your physical and mental healthcare options both on and off campus, including virtual care services. Information about local COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccination will also be discussed.

 

 

Academic Culture for Grads

Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Use this workshop to prepare for academic culture in North America (and specifically at McGill) in this helpful session addressing cultural differences and opportunities in the classroom.

Please Note: This webinar is intended for international students.

Coming to Montreal, As Me

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023, 5:30 P.M.
Audience: Grad students and Undergrad students

In this panel discussion, current McGill students tell their stories of coming to Canada, to Montreal, to McGill, and their own expectations, challenges, and surprises in their journey. These personal stories representing diverse and intersectional perspectives will provide insights and information on how to prepare for your own journey that is just about to begin!

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

Getting Involved as Grads

Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Audience: Graduate students

Join Campus Life & Engagement to learn all the ways you can engage and connect meaningfully with peers during your graduate studies, and how participating in activities outside of your studies can have a big impact on your personal, academic, and career success!

PDF icon View the Presentation Slides

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