User Login

McGill's central information system

Important: The McGill ID and PIN login method will begin to be phased out in early December 2026. As part of this transition, users with valid McGill credentials will no longer be able to log in to Minerva using their McGill ID and PIN and must use Single Sign-On (SSO) instead.

The ID/PIN login option will remain available for eligible applicants and guests who do not have valid McGill credentials. Additional restrictions on ID/PIN access will be introduced throughout 2027 as part of the gradual phase-out.

Students, Alumni, Instructors, and Staff

If you have a valid McGill username and password, you must use Single Sign-On (SSO):

Click Login under Students, Alumni, Instructors, and Staff.
Sign in with your McGill username and password and complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), if prompted.
If you're already signed in to another McGill application, SSO may take you directly to Minerva.

Applicants and Guests Only

If you do NOT have a valid McGill username and password:

Enter your McGill ID Number and Minerva PIN under Applicants and Guests.
Click Login to access Minerva.

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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