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The Association includes two categories of members:

• Alumni Members: Individuals who have received an academic degree or diploma from »ÆƬÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ.
• Associate Members: Individuals who have completed at least one year of full-time studies in a McGill academic program (undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or medical residency).

Only Alumni Members are automatically entitled to alumni privileges, as determined by the McGill Alumni Association or the University. Associate Members may request access to these privileges, subject to approval by request to the MAA Executive Director and at the discretion of the MAA Board or »ÆƬÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ.

The MAA is not a dues-based association.

 An alumni account is required to take advantage of certain alumni benefits, such as discounts at the Sports Complex and access to the McGill Libraries.

You can set up your alumni account here: . 

Your McGill ID is your 9-digit student number (if you have a 7-digit student number, please add 11 in front of it).

If you would like to create an alumni account, you can without the ID number and PIN by selecting ‘Create new account’ and then ‘No, I do not have an ID’. The form will prompt you to enter specific information to verify your identity as a McGill grad. Once we receive the required information, please allow for a few days for a response. Kindly note, the person making the request must be the McGill alumni.

You may request a password reset here:

For more information, please refer to the following webpage:

Alumni members of the MAA retain the xxx [at] mail.mcgill.ca (xxx[at]mail[dot]mcgill[dot]ca) email for life.

Visit to update your information to receive event invitations in your region and other news from McGill.

Minerva is »ÆƬÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ's central student information system. It serves as a web-based interface to the University's database where student records, including academic information, are stored. Students use Minerva to register for courses, view schedules, access grades, and manage other administrative tasks.

Eligible McGill alumni use Minerva for various tasks related to their academic records, including ordering official transcripts and accessing personal information. While some Minerva access may be limited after graduation, alumni retain access to features like the Personal and Student menus, as well as continued use of their McGill email address and access to the library.

Your McGill ID is your student number while at McGill and can be found on your student ID card or unofficial transcripts. If you have an official McGill email address or other valid email on file with McGill, you may request your McGill ID number directly on the Minerva login page.

If you no longer have an official McGill email address (@mail.mcgill.ca), you may use this request form to obtain your Minerva login information: /servicepoint/pinreset. You will receive an email with a list of security questions so that we may confirm your identity before providing your ID number and/or resetting your PIN.

Please contact McGill IT Support to resolve issues with accessing Minerva and your email. 

Email:

Phone: 514-398-3398 

Virtual walk-in service: /itwalkin

To request a printed transcript, please follow the steps found here: . For further information, please refer to the website or contact Service Point at servicepoint [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Printed%20McGill%20Transcript) (servicepoint[at]mcgill[dot]ca) or 514-398-7878.

You would need to sign in to Minerva to order a transcript ordiploma.

If you cannot remember your Minerva pin, contact the IT Service Desk and ask for a Minerva Pin reset. When calling, please inform them that you need to login into Minerva to obtain a transcript ordiploma.

• Local: 514-398-3398 
• Toll free North America: 1 833-576-0159 
• Toll free International: 800-1111 9009 

Virtual walk-in: /itwalkin

Please refer to our Admissions website: /admissions/ or contact Service Point at servicepoint [at] mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20Admissions) (servicepoint[at]mcgill[dot]ca) or 514-398-7878.

Please visit the Student Records website for details.

Please visit the Third Party Degree Verifications website for more information.

Visit the Benefits section of the alumni website for the complete list.

Due to privacy laws in Quebec, McGill and/or the McGill Alumni Association may not disclose personal information without prior express consent.

You have two options: 

1. Send an email to info.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Connect%20with%20past%20classmates) (info[dot]alumni[at]mcgill[dot]ca) with your request and if we have coordinates for the person you are trying to reach, we will provide them with your coordinates, in the hope they agree to contact you themselves.
2. Join McGillConnect to peruse the directory of alumni willing to make connections.

McGillConnect is a vibrant online network of thousands of alumni worldwide, ready to connect for peer networking, or career exploration opportunities. Join .

Information regarding Library access to eligible alumni can be found at the following link. To access the McGill Library from home, you will have to sign in using your McGill username (first.last [at] mail.mcgill.ca (first[dot]last[at]mail[dot]mcgill[dot]ca)) and password. 

If you don't have a McGill username or need to reset your password, please follow this .

A digitized collection of Old McGill Yearbooks from 1898 to 2000 and Clan Macdonald Yearbooks from 1931 to 2000 may be viewed here:

Explore preferred rates for both your short- or long-term stays in Montreal.

If you'd like to organize a reunion or obtain more information, please email reunions.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Plan%20McGill%20Class%20Reunion) (reunions[dot]alumni[at]mcgill[dot]ca) or call 1-800-567-5175 (toll-free in North America).

Please send an email to records.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Update%20e-mail%20preferences) (records[dot]alumni[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Please send an email to records.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Family%20member%20passed%20away) (records[dot]alumni[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Please email news.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: »ÆƬÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵs%20to%20be%20shared%20with%20McGill) (news[dot]alumni[at]mcgill[dot]ca) with any news you may want to share with the University. You can also tell us about your journey since graduating from McGill by filling out .

Visit our to make you gift.

Please contact donations [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Duplicate%20tax%20receipt) (donations[at]mcgill[dot]ca).

Please contact donations [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Stop%20recurring%20donations) (donations[at]mcgill[dot]ca).

Parents Welcome Weekend is an event geared toward new McGill students and their families during Move-In Weekend as they get settled into their residence or other lodging for the fall semester. Families of incoming students can learn more about life on campus, get information on important resources provided by campus partners, and attend campus tours and a special welcome reception.

To be informed about events and activities, please have one member only of your family complete the , after which we will contact you with the details. If you or a family member has already completed this form, please do not fill it out again.

The event is held in person, indoors and outdoors, at both campuses.

Parents Welcome Weekend offers a wide range of in-person informational sessions, many of which are offered in partnership with Student Services, and opportunities to network. Info session topics include financial literacy, academic advising, wellness, career support, and faculty orientation. There is also a Welcome Reception.

The Welcome Reception is an event held as part of Parents Welcome Weekend. It provides a great way for new McGill students and families to connect with other new families in a social setting. You will hear from senior McGill staff and student ambassadors about what’s in store for your student during their first year. The Welcome Reception will be offered at four different times.

Important: Tickets to the Welcome Reception are only available for purchase online – no tickets will be sold onsite. Tickets are required for all guests, including students. The dress code for this event is casual cocktail attire. Non-alcoholic refreshments as well as snacks will be served.

Yes, registration is required for all Parents Welcome Weekend activities. Please ensure you select the number of tickets needed for each individual activity and list the name(s) of your accompanying guest(s), including students. Please note: Tickets for the Welcome Reception are only available for purchase online – no tickets will be sold onsite. All guests, including students , must have a ticket to attend that event.

Parents Welcome Weekend activities are free of charge, with the exception of the Welcome Reception.

You can register for Parents Welcome Weekend activities day-of, as long as the activities are not sold out. You must purchase tickets for the Welcome Reception online, as they will not be sold onsite.

Yes. All family members, including students, should register for any activities they wish to attend. You may complete one registration for your family, as long as you add guests and name each person attending.

Parents Welcome Weekend activities are all held in person. You can view recordings of events from previous Parents Welcome Weekends.

Yes. All parents planning on visiting students during the school year are eligible to use the McGill Official Hotel Program to save on your accommodations.

Please bring your event registration confirmation emails.

Come prepared with questions for McGill ambassadors and staff!

We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, which can be refilled on campus. There is no bottled water available for purchase on campus.

McGill reserves the right to cancel an event due to low registration or other circumstances that renders an event non-viable. If McGill cancels an event, all paid registrants will receive a refund in full.

A registration is complete when all associated fees are paid in full at the time of registration or by the stated deadline.

Unless otherwise indicated in the event description, cancellations must be made in writing to event.registration [at] mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20event%20registration) (event[dot]registration[at]mcgill[dot]ca )at least two (2) business days prior to the date of the event. Please make sure you provide the name of the event in the subject line of your email. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund, nor for failure to attend. Cancellation requests received less than two (2) business days prior to the event date will be considered on compassionate grounds on a substantiated, case-by-case basis. An event purchase indicates agreement to these terms and conditions.

Requests for refunds will be treated within two (2) business days, issued to the credit card used in the original purchase. Refunds usually appear on credit card statements within five to seven (5-7) business days.

In accordance with Canadian charity laws, donations are non-refundable.

Please direct any questions to:

Alumni Relations, University Advancement, »ÆƬÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ
event.registration [at] mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20event%20registration) (event[dot]registration[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
1-514-398-5000 or 1-800-567-5175