Graduate Studies

Important Dates

For all dates relating to the academic year, consult the Important Dates for Students site.

Graduate Studies at a Glance

Please refer to Graduate Studies at a Glance for a list of all graduate departments and degrees currently being offered.

Program Requirements

Refer to Program Requirements for graduate program requirements for the following:

• Master's Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Coursework for Graduate Programs, Diplomas, and Certificates

Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures

Please refer to Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures for information on:

• Application for admission;
• Admission requirements;
• Application procedures;
• Competency in English; and
• Other information regarding admissions and application procedures for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Fellowships, Awards, and Assistantships

Please refer to Fellowships, Awards, and Assistantships for information and contact information regarding fellowships, awards, and assistantships in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Graduate Studies Guidelines and Policies

Refer to Guidelines and Policies for information on the following:

• Academic Accommodation of Pregnant Students and Students Caring for Dependants
• Failure Policy
• Graduate Student Research Progress Tracking
• Graduate Student Supervision
• Graduate Studies Reread Policy
• Guideline on Hours of Work
• Language Policy
• Leave of Absence Status
• Vacation Policy for Graduate Students and Postdocs
• Ph.D. Comprehensives Policy
• Admission of Former Students
• Time Limitation
• University Student Assessment Policy

Graduate Student Services and Information

Graduate students are encouraged to refer to Student Services section in the University Regulations for information on the following topics:

• University Government
• Administration
• Student Governance
• McGill Association of Continuing Education Students (MACES)
• Incorporated and Affiliated Colleges
• Libraries and Historical Collections
• McGill Writing Centre
• Service Point
• Student Services — Downtown Campus
• Student Services — Macdonald Campus
• Student Services — Continuing Studies
• Information Technology (IT) Services
• Athletics and Recreation
• Ombudsperson for Students
• Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities
• Day Care
• Bookstore

Information on Research Policies and Guidelines, Patents, Postdocs, Associates, and Trainees

Refer to Research Policy and Guidelines for information on the following:

• Regulation on the Conduct of Research
• Regulations Concerning the Investigation of Research Misconduct
• Requirements for Research Involving Human Subjects
• Guidelines for Research with Animal Subjects
• Policy on Intellectual Property
• Regulations Governing Conflicts of Interest
• Safety in Field Work
• Office of Sponsored Research
• Postdoctoral Fellows