Welcome to the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management - Bachelor of Commerce!
Congratulations on your admission to McGill! As you begin your studies in the Bachelor of Commerce, we’re here to support you in navigating your academic path.
The BCom Undergraduate Student Affairs Office is your main resource for academic planning, university regulations, and degree requirements.
On the New Students pages, you'll find essential academic guidance to help you start off strong—covering everything from course selection and registration to understanding advanced standing and first-year requirements.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our advisors at bcom.newstudent [at] mcgill.ca
Step 1 - Determine your admission type
Understand the difference between U0 and U1
- You will be in U0 if you have been admitted without advanced standing or with less than 24 credits of advanced standing (i.e. APs, IB). U0 students are automatically registered in the Foundation Year.
- You will be in U1 if you have been admitted with 24 or more credits of advanced standing/transfer credit. This includes students admitted from CEGEP, French Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureat Diploma, Advanced-Level, with Advanced Placement (AP) credits and other international credentials. U1 students MUST declare their major prior to registering for classes.
Step 2 - Verify your math requirements
Depending on your previous education, you will need to take 1, 2 or 3 math courses for your BCom degree. Some students may not need to take any math courses at McGill (i.e. students from CEGEP).
Review the Math Requirements for BCom Students webpage for all details.
Step 3 - Attend the Intro to Course Registration webinar
Register for Intro to Course Registration, which includes one session of Registering for Courses with Minerva.
Having issues adding a course? Learn more about reserved closed, minor restrictions, waitlist and more! Visit Registering for courses.
Step 4 - Attend the BCom information sessions
The BCom New Student Registration Q&A sessions help you navigate the registration process. These sessions were held early June. See the 
BCom New Student Presentation.
The advising team will be available through Zoom with Registration Support Drop-ins. Join us to verify your registration or for any questions. These sessions were held early June.
We will be hosting welcoming events during Orientation in August to meet you in person!
BCom Faculty Orientation 2026
| Faculty Orientation | 24-Aug | 09:30 - 11:00 am | Leacock 132 |
Meet the Teams Behind Your Desautels Success! 🌟
Ready to kick off your university journey with the right support system in place? Join us for Faculty Orientation to connect directly with your Associate Dean and Student Affairs Staff, Career Management team, Student Society representatives, and EDI and Wellness experts! Discover how these key offices will partner with you for academics, career development, wellness, and campus life and involvement.
Academic Advising Welcome Sessions 2026
Please attend only one of the sessions below:
| Academic Advising Welcome Session 1 | 25-Aug | 10:00 - 11:30 am | Leacock 26 |
| Academic Advising Welcome Session 2 | 25-Aug | 01:00 - 2:30 pm | Leacock 26 |
Master Your First Year at Desautels! 🎓 Skip the guess-work and set yourself up for success! Come to one of our Academic Advising Welcome Sessions to cover:
- 🎯 Majors, Concentrations & Degree Planning
- 📅 Your First-Year Timeline
- 🌍 Experiential Learning & Study Abroad/Exchange Opportunities
- 🤝 Student Support Resources & Live Q&A with Academic Advisors
- 🎓 Academic Success & Degree Guidance: Learn how to navigate degree requirements, plan your courses, utilize campus resources, and successfully transition to university-level learning.
Don't miss the Discover McGill Services Fair!
The largest Orientation event at McGill, Discover McGill Services Fair gives new students a chance to explore and connect with over 60 of McGill’s services, organisations, and student societies. Free pizza, ice cream, and snacks will be served. 🍴 Drop by on August 25, between 11:30am and 3pm before or after your Advising Welcome Session, near both the Leacock and Bronfman buildings!
Location: 3415 McTavish Street
McGill Desautels Parents Orientation 2026
| McGill Desautels Parents Orientation 2026 | 25-Aug | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Online |
Step 5 - Complete the Mandatory Tutorials
Step 6 - Send us your final marks
To complete your admission, we need your final, official transcript (including final marks and confirmation of your graduation). Visit the "I've Been Accepted" website for more details.
Step 7 - Start Classes & Stay Connected
Congratulations on starting your journey at Desautels! As you begin classes, the Academic Advising team is here to support you every step of the way. Here is how you can get help and stay on track during your first semester.
- Academic Advising Drop-In & Welcome (August 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Stop by the 2nd Floor to meet your academic advisors. Ask questions about your courses, advanced standing credits or get advising if you still need to finalize your registration. Even if your schedule is set, come meet your advisors in person.
- Add/Drop Period Support (August 31 – September 15): Need to adjust your schedule? Get real-time help via our dedicated Zoom link 10-1 daily or drop-in to meet an advisor daily 1-3. Check for the zoom link and detailed schedule posted on the Contact Us page.
- Quick Questions Drop-In (Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM): Drop by Room 228 for quick, non-appointment inquiries.
- 1-on-1 Advising Appointments: Book full advising appointments online anytime using the Insight booking tool. Academic Advisors are available to meet you either in person or virtually year-round.
- Stay Updated: Access resources, announcements, and updates on the BCOM Hub in myCourses and regularly check your McGill email account for important messages.
- Watch your Inbox for an email from your assigned academic advisor and book your Mandatory First Year Advising Appointment with them from October through November to check in on your transition to McGill, ask your questions and make sure you are on track!
Your classes are starting, but you’re never on your own! Keep these key resources and dates in mind to stay connected with your advising team.
Other useful resources
Register for the Buddy Program
Get paired with an upper-year student in your program or faculty.
Orientation for International Students
Webinars designed to help newly admitted international students prepare for life and studies at McGill before arriving in Montréal.
Register with Student Accessibility and Achievement
For students experiencing academic or physical barriers and who have a documented disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, or other impairment.
