New Students

Basics

Welcome!

Here’s links on how to get settled into the McGill Physics Department as a new graduate student:

  • Review and complete the on arrival items listed here: http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/grads/arrival.html
  • Check out the seminars and journal clubs going on in the department. Remember these are open to all students!
  • Review the McGill finances page and enter your banking info on Minerva → Employee Menu → Direct Deposit Bank Account.
    • Make sure to fill up both the “payroll related” and “student related” bank info, even if the information is the same. This is very important for all since the information will be used for direct deposit of your pay-check, for scholarships and for travel-expenses reimbursement.

MGAPS Specific Information

MGAPS has plenty of resources at your disposal! Years ago we advocated for a graduate student lounge that is now located in room 322. We also have: * A volleyball net free for any physics grad to use * Pinnies for intramural sports or any other reasonable activity * A $5 subsidy for each player for each intramural team * Tablets for online TA work

If you have questions on how to access any of these resources don’t hesitate to contact the VP Communications!