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海角社区 uses a holistic approach which considers many factors when reviewing applications for admissions. Understandably, admission to 海角社区 is very competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Yes, if your current degree finishes before the program you are applying for is set to start. In the application process, you are required to upload unofficial transcripts of your studies to date. It is possible to be offered conditional admission to a program pending receipt of your final grades. If made an offer of admission, one condition will be to submit copies of your final and official transcripts which show proof of graduation.

Most graduate units do not pre-screen applicants. You will have to submit your complete application online. Please visit our website on how to apply.

Yes, if you have applied prior to Fall 2023, you will have to create an account in Slate (Application Portal). If you have applied for Fall 2023 or later, you can simply use the credentials you created to login.

No, once your application is in the Awaiting Decision stage you will have to contact your graduate unit to request changes.

You can edit the application if it has not been submitted but will not be able to cancel it. If you have already submitted the application, you can cancel it yourself.

No, you can start a new application when the next admission cycle begins.

Please enter the email address you used to create the account and click 'Forgot your password'

Unfortunately, we cannot see or generate passwords for applicants. You will have to create a new account with another email.

Please view our How To Apply video for possible solutions. If you need additional support, please contact your Graduate Program Coordinator.

Yes, unless otherwise specified you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern time on January 15th (e.g., the day of your application deadline).

Please check the Programs page to see if your program offers Winter or Summer intakes.

Check the intake(s) for your program(s) of interest. There are three possible intakes at 海角社区: Summer, Fall, Winter. Intakes vary by program.

Please use the Graduate Fee Calculator to estimate costs.

For Domestic students (Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada) to be considered a Qu茅bec resident, they must meet all the criteria of one of the situations outlined by the Government of Qu茅bec

Funding levels vary by Faculty and program. Students accepted to our thesis-based graduate degree programs receive a funding letter with their offer of admission. Find more information about how graduate funding works on our Graduate Funding 101 website.

First, determine whether your program requires securing a supervisor as part of the application process. It may take several weeks or months to secure a potential supervisor. Typically, department websites have a tab called 鈥楶eople鈥�, 鈥楩aculty鈥�, or 鈥楻esearch鈥� that you can consult to find a potential supervisor. If necessary, reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator for more information.

Simply, no. It is up to each applicant to secure a supervisor (when applicable). Usually, the 耻苍颈迟鈥檚 website will have a list of faculty members or researchers and their contact information. You can contact the unit if their website does not have this information available.

Please be patient. If after 2-3 weeks, you do not receive a response, consider sending them a polite follow-up. If you still do not receive a response after a follow-up, contact another potential supervisor.

The non-refundable application fee for Winter 2025 is $132.90 CAD. For Summer 2025 and Fall 2025, the application fee will be $136.90 CAD. With one application fee, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. Some programs may have additional fees.

The application fee payable only by credit card (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, American Express) as part of the initial application submission.

No. See the above answer for how to pay the application fee.

Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) does not offer application fee waivers.

The application fee is non-refundable.

With the non-refundable application fee, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. For example, if you apply to the MSc Computer Science (Thesis) and MSc Computer Science (Non-Thesis), this will be considered as applying to two programs. If you choose to apply to another (third or fourth) program, you will be charged the application fee again.

If you are being redirected to the payment page for an application even though you are applying to two programs in the same term, please contact your you have applied to and ask to have the second payment waived.

If you already submitted two applications and cancel one of them, you will be charged again if you submit a third one.

Once your application file is complete, there are no additional steps to take once the file enters the reviewing process. The unit will contact you if they require further information. Monitor your email and periodically check your application portal for any status updates. The time frame to receive a decision varies by program. Some units may indicate on their website when admission results will be available.

Simply login to the Application Portal.

Limited information can be shared with individuals who you have listed (if any) in the Permission to Disclose section of the application form.

Once the file is in review, no changes are allowed unless the unit asks for it. If you need to submit an updated version of one of your supporting documents, please contact your directly.

Once you have submitted your initial application and paid the non-refundable application fee, you can then access your application checklist (in the Application Portal). The required supporting documents for your program will be listed on your application checklist.

Unless otherwise specified, all supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. If there is a problem or delay in submitting your supporting documents, please reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

Yes.

The requirements vary by program. Please refer to the website of the program you are applying to. As needed, reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator for more information.

Few graduate programs require GRE or GMAT results as a requirement for the application process. If it is not mentioned on the department website or if it is not indicated on the application checklist (in the application portal; as required or optional), please do not send 海角社区 your test scores. For clarification, please check the 耻苍颈迟鈥�s website or reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

If you need to send GRE test results, please ensure that results are sent directly to 海角社区, our institution code is 0935.

If you need to send GMAT test results, please ensure that results be sent directly to 海角社区. Check your programs website for the program specific institution code.

Only upload documents indicated by your program/department as being essential. Choosing to include additional documents that are not required (e.g., additional reference letters, writing sample, etc.) may cause an error in the application portal and cause delays in processing your application.

Admitted applicants will be required to provide an official or certified copy of their complete, final academic record from each university-level institution attended to date.

Applicants can request that their transcript/proof of graduation be sent electronically to officialschooldocs [at] mcgill.ca

Transcripts in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript, or by a certified/licensed translator. An explanation of the grading system used by the applicant's university is also required.

No, WES transcripts are not accepted.

No, 海角社区 students are not required to submit 海角社区 transcripts. Their transcripts will be automatically uploaded to the system.

To convert your grades to the letter system, please use the conversion scheme provided by your university. If this is not available, refer to the following website for grade conversions based on regions and countries. You can also review the How to apply (fast forward to 1:45).

In the initial part of the application, simply follow these steps (towards the end):

• Go to the Add a Referee tab;
• Add the referee information (contact, email telephone);
• Click Done, then click Send. An automated email will be sent to your referee inviting them to submit their recommendation;
• Select Continue to save the changes

If you have not submitted the initial application, select the application you are looking to modify, and simply follow these steps:

• Select the Referees tab;
• Select the existing referee and click Edit;
• Click Exclude (to remove referee from consideration). Clicking Cancel does not deactivate the referee request;
• Select Continue to save the changes.

If you have submitted the initial application, select the application you are looking to modify (your status should be Provide Supporting Documents), and simply follow these steps:

• Scroll down the checklist items and click Recommendations Page;
• Select the Referees tab and then Edit by the name of the referee in question;
• Either click Save to modify information for a referee or Exclude to remove a referee from consideration;
• Select Continue to save the changes.

During the initial application, you will be asked to enter the contact information for your referees. In doing so, each referee will receive an automated email with additional instructions. Referees are asked to submit their letters within ten working days.

Consider sending your referee a reminder. Either through the Application Portal or by directly emailing them politely reminding them when the recommendation is due.

If your referee declines to provide a letter, you will be advised by email and you will be asked to provide an alternate.

Please ask your referee to check their junk or spam folder. You may also 鈥�Send a reminder鈥� through the Application Portal.

In some cases, organizations have firewalls that may block the email. If after verification, your referee still did not get the email, please consider reaching out your to your Graduate Program Coordinator.

Typically, the minimum is two. Some programs may require three references or that a special appraisal form be submitted. Kindly consult your program requirements or reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator for additional information.

The letters must be dated and cannot be more than 12 months old. It should indicate the program you are applying to. The referees must indicate their position/title and contact information at the institution/organization they work for.

It depends on your program鈥檚 requirements. Typically, academic referees who are familiar with your work are preferred. Please check your program website or reach out to your graduate unit if they will accept one that is from an employer or a volunteer/community-based organization.

No. The letters of reference must be uploaded by the referees directly using the secure link provided to them by email.

Yes. Your referee can submit their letter before your initial application submission and payment of the application fee. Normally, applicants add the referees and then pay the application fee. Afterwards, you will be able to upload your required documents.

Please reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator for clarification on how to proceed.

Please refer to our English-language proficiency exemption webpage for possible exemptions.

If your IELTS/TOEFL test scores are below the minimum requirement, you will likely have to retake the test.

Official test results must be sent directly to 海角社区 by the testing service. For the TOEFL, the 海角社区 Institution Code is 0935. For IELTS, please request to have the scores submitted electronically to 海角社区 via the IELTS Results Service.

No. Once 海角社区 receives the test scores, they are uploaded to the Applicant Portal and will be visible for each active application.

Please allow at least 10 business days for 海角社区 to receive the IELTS or TOEFL test results and to enter them to the Application Portal. If it has been more than 10 business days, please contact the testing agency and ask them to send the test score to 海角社区 again.

No, English Language Proficiency test scores are only valid for two years. If your test scores have expired, you will have to retake the test and have the updated results sent to 海角社区.

No. Applicants cannot upload their results themselves and we do not accept email versions of test results. Test scores must be sent to 海角社区 by the testing service directly.

If after a few days it is not waived from your checklist, consider politely reaching out to your Graduate Program Coordinator to ask to have it waived.

The language of instruction at 海角社区 is English. Students may write examinations and assignments in French. Simply discuss with your Professor or Supervisor ahead of time.

It depends on the program and your status (i.e., domestic or international student). Please check your graduate program website.

Congratulations! Please refer to the GradHub website and follow the next steps. For assistance, simply reach out to your Graduate Program Coordinator.

You must have all the immigration documents listed here before making travel plans. It may take months to process your immigration documents, so please start as early as you can. You can refer to the International Student Services website for more detailed information.

Not all units allow deferrals. You will have to ask the unit you have been accepted to.

If you are offered admission to more than one program, you can only accept one offer.