We welcome all students, of any faith or religious denomination - or those with no religious affiliation at all! All of our resources and activities, including our workshops, events, publications, lounge and meditation space are free of charge and open to all McGill students who pay student services fees. No appointment required to come visit us to use our space to mediate, relax, be inspired, learn, connect and recharge your batteries.
Contact Us
3610 Rue McTavish, Room 36-2
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1Y2
Opening Hours: Drop-in from Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Telephone (General Information): 514-398-4104
Telephone (Director): 514-398-1932
Email: morsl [at] mcgill.ca
Drop-in
Visit our drop-in centre for meditation, consultations, resources, study, and community. This is a religion-and-spirituality positive space where students can expect an environment of mutual acceptance and respectful dialogue.
Make an Appointment
You can also make a virtual or in-person appointment for a personalized consultation. Please allow as much advance notice as you can, so we can make the necessary arrangements to welcome you. If you prefer to meet in-person at the Macdonald Campus, please let us know so we may plan for travel time.
Virtual Appointments: You will receive an MS-Teams link in your confirmation email.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel, please morsl [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Appointment%20Cancellation) (email us) so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!
Accessibility
The accessible entrance to the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) is through the 3610 McTavish Street entrance (accross from rue Docteur Penfield, further up the hill). The entrance is set back from the street (pictured above).
A ramp leads to a set of double doors that can be opened with a push button. A second ramp brings you to another set of assisted doors that lead to the lobby. In the lobby, a small elevator is located to the left. Note that the elevator's security door opens manually into the lobby, which may pose a significant barrier for some of our visitors. If you would like us to assist with the elevator, please call us at 514-398-4104 and one of our staff will gladly greet you in the lobby!
Should you wish to use the stairs, please note that our office is located on the 3rd floor. Once you are in the lobby, you will find the stairs on the right. Walk up to the third floor, and follow the hallway to the right until you reach the end. Turn left to enter the MORSL suite. Our main reception space is room 36-2, which is the first door on your right.
For washrooms, please note that there is an accessible washroom on the ground floor, located down a short hallway to the left in the lobby. On the third floor where MORSL is located, there is a single-user washroom that is not designated as wheelchair accessible.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for additional information about our space, physical access, or any other concerns. We'll be happy to answer your questions!
Where can you go when MORSL is closed?
- View our list of student-friendly religious places of gathering/worship for a wide range of faith traditions. Many offer weekly services or retreats.
- Contact our team of Multifaith volunteers. These volunteers are familiar with MORSL and have been vetted by our administration.
- For memorials, weddings, baptisms, and funerals at the Birks Heritage Chapel: Please visit the Birks Heritage Chapel rental page for information including rental fees, and email chapel.relg [at] mcgill.ca. Please include your proposed dates, start, and end time. They will reply by email to let you know if the chapel is available for your dates.
