Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities

Student associations and University units at McGill host over 300 activities, clubs, and services that students may join.

  • Athletics and recreation sports clubs
  • Charity and environmental clubs
  • Community outreach and volunteering clubs
  • Fine art, dance, and performance clubs
  • Health and wellness clubs
  • Languages and publications clubs
  • Leisure activity and hobby clubs
  • Networking and leadership development clubs
  • Political and social activism clubs
  • Religion and cultural clubs

An overview of extra-curricular activities at McGill is available on Campus Life & Engagement’s site

Co-Curricular Activities

These are structured learning experiences outside the classroom that complement academic goals. Students can:

  • use myInvolvement -  an online tool managed by Career Planning Services for McGill students - to find current involvement opportunities on campus
  • record their involvement in eligible activities, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and leadership positions on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

University Centre, Thomson House, and Centennial Centre

The University Centre, 3480 McTavish Street, provides clubrooms for many extra-curricular activities in a four-storey building with dining options, a ballroom, lounges, and a black box theatre. Activities for graduate students are centred in Thomson House at 3650 McTavish Street.

On the Macdonald Campus, facilities are located in the Centennial Centre; please consult the Student Services website for services and activities on the Macdonald Campus.

Note: Space and room availability on campus varies seasonally and depending on university and public health guidelines; please refer to each building's website for more information.

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