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Please note that the proposed tuition hike by the government of Québec DOES NOT apply to graduate students.Services for Graduate StudentsGraduate and Postdoctoral StudiesAlong with other information for prospective or continuing graduate students, the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies office offers information regarding sources of funding and fellowship application deadlines. Also described are available traveling fellowships, including the Alma Mater Student Travel Grant.
PGSS: McGill's Post-Graduate Student SocietyIt is the role of the PGSS to represent the interests of grad students in political matters both internal and external to the University, as well as to offer resources and services to improve the quality of life of its members. Its website offers information regarding:
MGAPS: McGill Graduate Association of Physics StudentsMGAPS is your physics graduate student society. Its mandate is to defend and promote the interests of its members in all affairs of the Physics Department, as well as to foster cohesion and interaction amongst its members through social events and activities. Student Health ServicesMcGill's Student Health Services offers an on-campus urgent care clinic, as well as scheduled appointments with doctors, nurses and dentists. Mental Health ServicesMcGill's Mental Health clinic offers a variety of services in support of the psychological well-being of students. Appointments are strictly confidential, and can be made by phone without a referral. Teaching and Learning Counselling ServiceThe McGill Counselling Service offers information and support to students with academic and vocational concerns. Career and educational councelling session are available and a variety of workshops offered throughout the year. Scholarships and Student Aid OfficeThe Scholarships and Student Aid Office offers budget counselling and an in-course financial aid program to undergraduate and graduate students who encounter financial difficulties during the course of their studies. International Student ServicesThe International Student Services (ISS) Office's primary goal is the success of international students at McGill. The office provides programs designed to aid the transition to a new school and country, including orientation activities and a Buddy Program. Also offered is information regarding immigration issues, emergency financial aid and international health insurance. The Writing CentreThe McGill Writing Centre offers a wide range of services to students, including day and evening courses, writing seminars, and communications workshops. CAPS: Career and Placement ServicesThe McGill Career and Placement Service offers an impressive range of services and workshops geared towards graduate students seeking employment both in and outside of academia. The centre offers job listings, career advising, interview preparation and drop-in CV workshops, among many other services. The Graduate Career Newsletter provides a schedule of upcoming worshops and events. On- and Off-Campus HousingInformation regarding graduate student residences can be found here. The Off-Campus Housing Office offers information and listings to help with your apartment search. The McGill classifieds include rental and sublet listings, as well as ads for furniture and household goods. McGill AthleticsYour student fees give you access to a wide range of on-campus athletic activities and equipment. The McGill Sports Centre, which offers a variety of recreational courses and intramural activities, is located two blocks away from the Rutherford Physics building. Learning FrenchThere are a variety of ways to start learning french upon arriving at McGill. Formal courses are offered through the English and French Language Centre and Continuing Education, while less rigorous conversational french classes are offered through the PGSS (see above).
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