User Login

McGill's central information system

The Minerva login page has changed. Please take note of which login method you should use:

Students, Alumni, Instructors, and Staff - If you have a valid McGill username and password click "Login" under Students, Alumni, Instructors, and Staff.

You will need to enter your McGill username and password and follow the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) steps.
If you've already logged into one of McGill's applications, you will automatically be directed to the home page via Single Sign-On (SSO).

Applicants and Guests - If you do NOT have a valid McGill username and password, enter your McGill ID and PIN and click "Login"

For any issues or troubleshooting assistance, please consult the Help File.

Students, Alumni, Instructors, and Staff

When finished using Minerva, please click EXIT
and close your browser to protect your privacy.

Applicants and Guests

McGill ID Number		Forgot ID? Your McGill ID is the 9-digit number shown on your McGill ID card. If you don't remember your McGill ID, click Forgot ID? Applicants: Your McGill ID number was sent to you in the email acknowledgement of your application. New Staff: Your McGill ID number was sent to the email address you provided when you applied. Alumni: If your McGill ID was a 7-digit number when you last studied at McGill, you may be able to access Minerva by adding 11 at the start (e.g. 11xxxxxxx).
Minerva PIN		Forgot PIN? If you don't remember your Minerva PIN, enter your McGill ID and click Forgot PIN? Applicants and guests: For first-time login, your PIN is your date of birth in the format yymmdd, (year, month, day) e.g. 850624. New Staff: You will receive your initial PIN by email. Note: If your PIN has been reset for you, it will revert to your date of birth in the format yymmdd (year, month, day) e.g. 850624.

Guests include former students (non-alumni)

This is a private information system for use by authorized personnel only. Unauthorized access may lead to legal prosecution. All Minerva users agree to comply with the Policy on the Responsible Use of McGill IT Resources. Problems logging in? Click HELP in the top right corner. When finished using Minerva, please click EXITand close your browser to protect your privacy.

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Release: 8.11