Note: This is the 2020鈥�2021 eCalendar. Update the year in your browser's URL bar for the most recent version of this page, or .
Key Dates for the School of Continuing Studies 2020鈥�2021
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check for the precise dates of your courses.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: May 1, 2020; International Students: March 1, 2020 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2020; International Students: July 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education 鈥� Faculty of Education students | April 1, 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | May 26, 2020 | October 1, 2020 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 2, 2020 | October 8, 2020 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | September 2, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | September 3鈥�15, 2020 | January 5 - 9, 2021 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 15, 2020 | January 19, 2021 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of 鈥淲鈥�) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 22, 2020 | January 26, 2021 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of 鈥淲鈥�) or University withdrawal (grade 鈥淲--鈥�) with NO refund | October 27, 2020 | March 9, 2021 |
| Last day for students to request fee exemptions and to submit legal documents for proof of Canadian citizenship and proof of Quebec residency to the School of Continuing Studies. Documents received after this date will be updated for the following term only | December 7, 2020 | April 13, 2021 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | September 2, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 14, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Lectures begin in non-credit Career and Professional Development courses (These dates may change depending on the course; refer to the course listing for the most up-to-date information) | September 3, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 7, 2020 | April 13, 2021 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 9鈥揇ecember 23, 2020 | March 22鈥揗ay 1, 2021 |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 8鈥�22, 2020 | April 15鈥�29, 2021 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 6, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journ茅e nationale des patriotes) | May 18, 2020 |
| F锚te Nationale du Qu茅bec | June 24, 2020 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2020 |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2020 |
| Thanksgiving | October 12, 2020 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 24, 2020鈥揓anuary 1, 2021 |
| Study Break | March 1-5, 2021 |
| Easter | April 2 and April 5, 2021 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Jun. 11, 2020) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2020-2021 (last updated Jun. 11, 2020) (disclaimer)
