The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that ֱ is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-year Strategic Plan to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
in honour of one of ֱ’s most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCM’33, (1904–1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title “Father of Blood Banking” for his trailblazing work on the long-term preservation of blood plasma. The fellowships provide financial support for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue graduate studies at ֱ. The initiative is part of the university’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook:
- Equity at ֱ
- Equity in Research at ֱ
- ֱ’s EDI action plan: /equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance:
- Black Students Network:
- First Peoples’ House (FPH):
- Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association of ֱ (SLASA):
- Anti-Racism resources at ֱ
- Anti-Black resources at ֱ
- Anti-Asian resources at ֱ
- ֱ’s anti-black racism plan: /provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf
- Online Videos for Talks & Film Screening: /equity/resources/anti-black-racism-resources/anti-racism
International Student Resources
- International Student Services:
- International Buddy Program:
- ֱ International Student Network:
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group:
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at ֱ:
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: /secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The ֱ Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL):
- Chabad at ֱ:
- ֱ Sikh Student’s Association:
- ֱ Thaqalayn Muslim Students’ Association:
- Hillel ֱ:
- Muslim Student’s Association:
- The Newman Centre:
- Intervarsity – ֱ Christian Fellowship (MCF):
Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities: /secretariat/files/secretariat/rights-of-students-with-disabilities-policy-concerning-the_0.pdf
- Student Accessibility & Achievement: /access-achieve/
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
- Queer ֱ:
- The Union for Gender Empowerment:
- ֱ Collective for Gender Equality:
Student Aid and Finances
- Undergraduate Loans and Bursaries: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/need
- Undergraduate Scholarships: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/merit
- Work Study: /studentaid/work-study/students/eligibility
- Career Planning Service: /caps/
Harassment, Discrimination & Sexual Violence
- Equity @ ֱ Resource: /equity/resources/harassment-discrimination-sexual-violence
- Policy on Harassment and Discrimination: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_on_harassment_and_discrimination.pdf
- Policy Against Sexual Violence: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf
- To file a complaint: /how-to-report/harassment-discrimination/make-complaint
Family Life Resources
- Information about parental leave for students and postdocs
- ֱ Family Care:
- The SSMU Daycare/Nursery:
Mentoring
Health & Wellness
- Wellness Hub: /wellness-hub/
- Telehealth:
- Dialogue:
- Maple: /internationalstudents/health/coverage/maple-virtual-care
- Keep.meSAFE: /studentservices/mental-health-support-keepmesafe