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Advising

Important Dates

For a list of important dates for the Fall and Winter terms, please visit the Key Academic Dates website.

Advisors

**inquiries should be sent to ONE email address only and must be sent from your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ email address.Ìý Please include your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ ID number and the major and/or minor that you are/will be studying.**

DepartmentÌýChief Advisor: Professor advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Armel Kelome)Ìý(advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca)

Department Program Advisor/Administrator: ugrad.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Mrs. Lori Hurdle)Ìý(lori.hurdle [at] mcgill.ca)

Year 0 Advising

Please note that Year 0 students are advised by Faculty advisors:

  • Arts students need to contact OASIS
  • Science students need to contact SOUSA.Ìý

Course registration

Engineering Students:Ìý Ìý

  1. For students trying to register forÌýMATH 262, MATH 263, MATH 264 and MATH 271, studentsÌýmust complete a Course Authorization Form (requests submitted to the Math/Stats Department will not be accepted as students must go through the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engineering Student Centre - MESC).Ìý
  2. For all other MATH courses, please complete theÌý.ÌýÌýÌýFor Winter term course (202601) issues (excluding section switches), form is available from November 3rd, 2025 - 10am to January 2, 2026Ìý(11:45pm).

All other students:Ìý

  • Students must complete theÌý, email requests will no longer be accepted.

Important Dates

For a list of important dates for the Fall and Winter terms, please visit the Key Academic Dates website.

For a list of important dates for the Summer terms, please visit the Summer Key Academic Dates website.

Course planning for 2025/2026 (for non-graduating students)ÌýÌý

Submission period:Ìý November 3rd, 2025Ìý - January 7th, 2026Ìý(only one review per student).Ìý Ìý

Students who did not request a course plan review over the summer, may do so between Nov. 3rd, 2025 - January 7th, 2026 for theÌý2025/2026 academic year only. Please send an email to Lori.Hurdle [at] mcgill.ca with your name/ID/list of course numbers by term. Please also indicate when you plan to graduate.Ìý Please note that this is done solely by email.

For students who are completing programs like Major Statistics and Computer Science (B. Sc.); we will only review the Statistics portion of your program. Students will need to contact the persons responsible for the other portion of their program.

Students in Major Biology & Mathematics need to contact nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca (Nancy Nelson).

**Students can include a screenshot of VSB, but you must save the file as either Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026.*

**If you miss this deadline, we will only process your request after the add/drop deadline (no exceptions)**.

This process will take a minimum of 3 business days.

Course Equivalencies

Requests forÌýcourse equivalencies must be processed through the Course Equivalency System.Ìý Email requests cannot be reviewed.Ìý Please note that if a course at another university has already been deemed equivalent to a course at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, it cannot be evaluated for another Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ course.

Degree audits/Graduation confirmation (recommended to complete but not mandatory**)
-only one review per student

As of Fall 2023, requests for a degree audit will be reviewed by completing the Degree Audit Form only (email requests will not be accepted). You can only access the form while logged into your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ account.Ìý

Students need to apply for graduation on Minerva.

**Please be aware that students are not required to complete this form.Ìý If you choose not to complete this form, it does not stop you from graduating provided that you have satisfied the degree/minor requirements.**

Fall 2025 graduates

Please note that the graduation module is open for staff to review; therefore, students will have to check Minerva (see dates below) to see if they have satisfied the degree requirements or not.

  • December 1st, 2025: studentÌýdeadline to apply to graduate in Minerva (After this deadline: Students must contact their Faculty SAO if they wish to apply to graduate (Arts, Science or BARSCI students must submit a request using the form at ).
  • January 7th, 2026: students can see comments, if any, in Minerva (graduation module)
  • February 11th, 2026: approval of degrees by Senate
  • February 12th, 2026: view "Degree Granted" on transcript

Minor in Management: Please submit the minor approval form to advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Kelome) so that he may review your courses to ensure that you have satisfied (or will satisfy) the minor requirements. Prof. Kelome will respond to both you and your Faculty so that they have a record of his decision.

Winter 2026 graduates

Students that are expecting to graduate this Winter 2026 and who did not request a degree audit over the summer, may do so between Nov. 3rd 10:00am - January 7th, 2026 Ìý- 11:45pm (any requests sent by email after this date will only be reviewed after the add/drop period).ÌýÌýPlease ensure to follow the instructions and complete the . A decision will be sent by email in 5-10 working days (minimum).

Computer Science (major/minor) and Software Engineering (BA or BSc): we will require a degree audit from your Department (screen shots of MyProgress/Minerva are not accepted). For instructions please visit the - Graduation tab. Do NOT complete the form unless you have this document. Please submit the required document as a PDF only.

Minor in Management: Please submit the minor approval form to advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Kelome) so that he may review your courses to ensure that you have satisfied (or will satisfy) the minor requirements. Prof. Kelome will respond to both you and your Faculty so that they have a record of his decision.

Summer 2026 graduates

Students that are expecting to graduate in Summer 2026 may do so between Jan. 9th, 2026Ìý- February 27th, 2026 - 11:45pm.ÌýÌýPlease ensure to follow the instructions and complete the . A decision will be sent by email in 5-10 working days (minimum).

Computer Science (major/minor) and Software Engineering (BA or BSc): we will require a degree audit from your Department (screen shots of MyProgress/Minerva are not accepted). For instructions please visit the - Graduation tab. Do NOT complete the form unless you have this document. Please submit the required document as a PDF only.

Minor in Management: Please submit the minor approval form to advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Kelome) so that he may review your courses to ensure that you have satisfied (or will satisfy) the minor requirements. Prof. Kelome will respond to both you and your Faculty so that they have a record of his decision.

Non-graduating students who need a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Please email lori.hurdle [at] mcgill.ca (Lori Hurdle) the following information:

  • Your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ ID number
  • Name of your OASIS or SOUSA advisor (they will be copied on our response)
  • List ALL of the courses that you are using towards your Major and/or Minor (kindly do not just list the courses, but break them down by major/minor). If you are in a joint program, please only list the courses for the Math/Stats major/honours/minor programs. If you took the course(s) on exchange/study away/IUT please indicate it next to the course number (ie. MATH 222; MATH 223 (exchange); WCOM 314).
  • List of courses you are overlapping between major and minor (if applicable). ***Faculty of Arts has a 0cr overlap policy***
  • Provide any comments for the reviewers (ie. I would like to use MATH XXX to replace MATH XXX).
  • Attach any communication with a Professor/Advisor that you may have had in regards to course substitution(s) (or similar) . Please submit the email/document as a PDF only.

Computer Science (major/minor) and Software Engineering (BA or BSc): we will require a degree audit from your Department (screen shots of MyProgress/Minerva are not accepted). For instructions please visit the Computer Science website - Graduation tab. Do NOT send an email to Lori Hurdle unless you have this document. Please submit the required document as a PDF only. Please note that I cannot do anything until I have this document.

Minor in Management: Please submit the minor approval form to advisor.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Kelome) so that he may review your courses to ensure that you have satisfied (or will satisfy) the minor requirements. Prof. Kelome will respond to both you and your Faculty so that they have a record of his decision.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Please do not make changes to your Math/Stats courses while your degree audit is under review.
  • Students submitting a request in August/December, please note that results will be sent out before the end of the add/drop period. Kindly do not send follow up emails (this just slows down the process).
  • If you miss the deadlines above, we will only process your request after the add/drop deadline (no exceptions).

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Graduate Studies Inquiries

Students interested in pursuing graduate studies at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ need to contact grad.mathstat [at] mcgill.ca (Jason Stillman)Ìýor can view the Graduate Studies website.

If you wish to pursue graduate studies at another university, you will need to contact them directly.

Remote General Advising

Appointments will be on a case-by-case basis between Jan. 13th, 2026 - April 15th, 2026.Ìý Ìý

  • Course registration: Please see "Course registration" tab for instructions.
  • Course planning: Please see "Course planning" tab for instructions.
  • General advising: Please send an email to Lori.Hurdle [at] mcgill.ca with your name, ID number, and the question you have.Ìý Please allow a minimum of 3-5 days for a response (kindly send only ONE email).Ìý If it is felt that an appointment is required, the student will be sent an email to find a suitable time.

Exchange:Ìý Please note that we do not do course/degree planning for students going on exchange and any questions regarding exchange should be addressed to either OASIS or SOUSA.Ìý ÌýAll courses that a student wishes to take on exchange need to be reviewed through the Course Equivalency System.Ìý Please note that we do not update the Transfer Credit Assessment Form in Minerva.

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Remote Drop-in for quick advising questions

The following advising is not done during Drop-in: course registration, course planning, course equivalencies, degree audit/graduation confirmation, graduate school inquiries. Please see side-menu for details/information.

January 15th, 2026 -ÌýÌýApril 14th, 2026

  • Tuesdays (remote):Ìý 3:00pm-4:00pm - (students will be let in one at a time for confidentiality purposes).Ìý
  • Thursdays (remote):Ìý 2:00pm-3:00pmÌý - (students will be let in one at a time for confidentiality purposes).ÌýÌý

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Math Programs in the Faculty of Management

Students should first reach out to marcella.casella [at] mcgill.ca (Marcella Casella).

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Advising in General

You can find a list of advisors atÌýFall 2025/Winter 2026 advisors.

Many sources of information are available to you in planning your academic program, exploring career opportunities, and clarifying policies and procedures. This document has been prepared as a reference and a guide and not as a substitute for personal contact between yourself and your academic advisor.

You are strongly encouraged to meet with your Academic advisor before registering for courses using MINERVA (Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Automated Registration System) and during the course of the academic year. If you are unable to meet with an advisor prior to registering for your courses, you should make an appointment at the beginning of your first semester here at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ to ensure that you are on the right track.

Seeing your academic advisor annually is a good idea, but going very much out of fashion. Sometimes advisors know of fixes to situations that students are not aware of. For example in Arts and Science, a student's academic advisor has the discretionary power to make up to six credits of substitutions in the student's program. If the student does not have an advisor, this option is not open. Some students who have not seen an academic advisor make horrendous errors in course selection.

There are three primary sources of help and information available to students at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾: your academic advisor, advisors in the Student Affairs Office and peer advisors.

Departmental / Program Advisors

Departmental Program Advisors are responsible for advising all incoming Arts and Science students (90 to 120 credit degree) and provide the general advising to all undergraduate students. Their function is to assist you in the proper selection of courses so that you may develop the academic program most suitable to your educational needs and consistent with the academic requirements of the university.

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Student Affairs Office

Advisors in the Student Affairs Office provide the following general academic information and advice:

  • Prerequisites & programs
  • Procedures for withdrawal
  • Course changes
  • Rereads
  • Deferred & supplemental exams
  • Second programs/degrees
  • Academic standing and readmission
  • Faculty transfer
  • Transfer credits
  • Exchange or study away

Faculty advisors are located in the Student Affairs Office in Dawson Hall on the ground floor (OASIS for Arts students) and the 4th floor (SOUSA for Science students). Office hours are 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday. If you wish to make an appointment with a Faculty advisor any time during the year, please contact the Student Affairs Office in person or by telephone. If you don't know where to go for your particular problem, ask someone in the Student Affairs Office in Dawson Hall. If they can help you, they will, otherwise, they will at the very least point you in the right direction.

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