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McGill University | Health Sciences eCalendar 2016–2017 Welcome to McGill’s Health Sciences Table of Contents University Regulations & Resources McGill University – www.mcgill.ca (Undergraduate)......................................................25 Admissions – www.mcgill.ca/applying Faculty of Dentistry.............................................128 Registration – www.mcgill.ca/minerva School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition....................................................................168 Faculty of Dentistry – www.mcgill.ca/dentistry School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition – www.mcgill.ca/nutrition Faculty of Medicine..............................................188 Faculty of Medicine – www.mcgill.ca/medicine Ingram School of Nursing.................................298 Ingram School of Nursing – www.mcgill.ca/nursing School of Physical & Occupational Therapy – www.mcgill.ca/spot School of Physical & Occupational Therapy......................................................................333 2016–2017 Health Sciences 2016-2017 1 University Regulations and Resources, page 25 1.1 General Policies and Information, page 25 1.1.1 Authorization, Acknowledgement, and Consent, page 25 1.1.2 Student Rights and Responsibilities, page 25 1.1.3 Language Policy, page 25 1.1.4 Academic Integrity, page 25 1.1.5 University Student Assessment Policy, page 26 1.1.6 Policy Concerning Access to Records, page 26 1.1.7 Undergraduate Leave of Absence Policy, page 27 1.1.8 McGill IT Resources, page 28 1.1.8.1 Responsible Use of McGill Information Technology Resources, page 28 1.1.8.2 Email Communication, page 28 1.1.8.3 Minerva, page 28 1.1.8.4 myMcGill, page 29 1.1.9 Student Health & Insurance, page 29 1.1.9.1 Health Professions ± Immunization Requirement, page 29 1.1.9.2 Health Insurance ± International Students, page 29 1.1.9.3 Health Insurance ± Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, page 30 1.1.9.4 Special Medical Needs, page 30 1.1.9.5 Guidelines for the Academic Accommodation of Pregnant Students and Students Caring for Dependants, page 30 1.1.10 Non-Smoking Policy, page 31 1.2 Personal Information, page 31 1.2.1 Updating Personal Information, page 31 1.2.2 Submitting Legal Documents, page 31 1.2.2.1 Why Does McGill Collect Legal Documents from You?, page 31 1.2.2.2 What Documents Does McGill Need from You?, page 31 1.2.2.3 Has McGill Received Your Documents?, page 33 1.2.2.4 What Are the Consequences of Not Providing Your Documents?, page 33 1.2.2.5 Where and How Do I Send My Documents?, page 34 1.2.3 Identi®cation (ID) Cards, page 34 1.2.3.1 ID Card Schedule for the Downtown Campus, page 35 1.2.3.2 ID Card Schedule for the Macdonald Campus, page 35 1.2.4 Legal Name, page 35 1.2.4.1 Preferred First Name, page 35 1.2.4.2 Veri®cation of Name, page 36 1.3 Registration, page 36 1.3.1 Registration Periods, page 37 1.3.1.1 Returning Students, page 37 1.3.1.2 Newly Admitted Students Entering in September 2016, page 37 1.3.1.3 Newly Admitted Students Entering in January 2017, page 38 McGill University, Health Sciences, 2016-2017 5 1.3.1.4 Late Registration, page 38 1.3.2 Course Information and Regulations, page 38 1.3.2.1 Course Numbering, page 38 1.3.2.2 Multi-term Courses, page 39 1.3.2.3 Course Terminology, page 39 1.3.2.4 Course Load, page 39 1.3.2.5 Courses Taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option, page 40 1.3.2.6 First-Year Seminars, page 42 1.3.2.7 Auditing of Courses, page 42 1.3.3 Course Change Period, page 42 1.3.3.1 Course Withdrawal, page 42 1.3.4 Class Schedule, page 44 1.3.5 Changing Programs within Selected Faculties, page 44 1.3.6 Interfaculty Transfer, page 45 1.3.7 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement, page 45 1.3.7.1 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: McGill Students, page 45 1.3.7.2 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: Visiting IUT Students, page 46 1.3.8 University Withdrawal, page 47 1.3.8.1 Student©s Responsibility, page 47 1.3.8.2 Deadlines for University Withdrawal, page 47 1.3.8.3 Consequences of University Withdrawal, page 48 1.3.9 Deferred Admission, page 48 1.3.10 Readmission, page 48 1.3.11 Faculty/School Speci®c Information, page 49 1.3.11.1 Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, page 49 1.3.11.2 Arts, page 49 1.3.11.3 Education, page 49 1.3.11.4 Engineering, page 49 1.3.11.5 Management, page 50 1.3.11.6 Science, page 50 1.3.12 Summer Term/Summer Studies, page 50 1.4 Fees, page 51 1.4.1 Access to Fee Information, page 51 1.4.2 Billing and Due Dates, page 51 1.4.2.1 Con®rmation of Acceptance Deposit, page 51 1.4.2.2 Invoicing of Fees, page 51 1.4.2.3 Guest Access on Minerva, page 51 1.4.2.4 Payment Procedures, page 52 1.4.3 Tuition Fees, page 52 1.4.3.1 Quebec Students and Non-Quebec (Canadian or Permanent Resident) Students, page 52 6 2016-2017, McGill University 1.4.3.2 International Students, page 52 1.4.3.3 Tuition Assistance for McGill Staff, page 52 1.4.3.4 Staff Dependent Waivers, page 52 1.4.4 Compulsory Fees, page 52 1.4.4.1 Student Services Fees, page 52 1.4.4.2 Athletics and Recreation Fee, page 52 1.4.4.3 Student Society Fees, page 53 1.4.5 Administrative Charges, page 53 1.4.6 Other Fees, page 53 1.4.6.1 Other Fees: Health Sciences, page 55 1.4.7 Fees and Withdrawal from the University, page 56 1.4.7.1 Fee Refund Deadlines, page 56 1.4.7.2 Refund Procedures, page 56 1.4.8 Other Policies Related to Fees, page 56 1.4.8.1 Overdue Accounts, page 56 1.4.8.2 Acceptance of Fees vs. Academic Standing, page 57 1.4.8.3 Deferred Admission, Degree Transfers, Break in Enrolment, page 57 1.4.8.4 Fees for Students in Two Programs, page 57 1.4.8.5 Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreements, page 58 1.4.8.6 Senior Citizens, page 58 1.4.9 Sponsorships/Awards/Fee Deferrals, page 58 1.4.9.1 Students with Sponsors, page 58 1.4.9.2 Students Receiving McGill Awards, page 58 1.4.9.3 External Scholarships, page 58 1.4.9.4 Tuition & Fees ± Payment Deferral, page 58 1.4.10 Tax Slips/Receipts, page 59 1.4.11 Yearly Fees and Charges by Faculty, page 59 1.5 Student Records, page 59 1.5.1 Academic Standing, page 59 1.5.1.1 Academic Standing: Desautels Faculty of Management, page 59 1.5.1.2 Academic Standing: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, page 59 1.5.1.3 Academic Standing: Faculties of Arts and Science (including B.A.