Find your space for religious life
The McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) is part of Student Services and dedicated to principles of inclusion and the celebration of diversity. MORSL is your go-to for campus resources such as prayer space, spiritual care, religious community connections, interfaith events and much more!
*Please note that MORSL is not accessible to Continuing Studies students who have not opted into the Student Services fee.
Join religious groups on campus
Faith-based student groups and clubs are among the most numerous and active on campus and welcome newcomers. Find a community through the MORSL directory or look for culture and country-based clubs through SSMU to expand your horizons by learning about a new culture or get a taste of home!
Meet like-minded students
Each year, student groups collaborate to offer multi-denominational froshes outside the typical Frosh that align with students’ religious practices such as Fish Frosh (Christian, non-alcoholic), Halal Frosh (Muslim) and Jewish Frosh. Want to stay updated on the latest events for you?
Other ways to enjoy frosh
Outdoor Frosh offers incoming McGill students a safe, inclusive and adventurous way to spend frosh week. With hiking, biking, climbing, swimming, and more, Outdoors frosh is an alternative to Faculty Froshes and SSMU Frosh, which tend to focus on drinking. Outdoors Frosh offers physically-active events that center less around alcohol.
McGill Residence, find your home away from home
Specify religious needs
for housing
Student Housing and Hospitality Services strive to provide safe, inclusive, and respectful communities for all, including those with religious practices. Specify your religious needs as you fill out the Residence Accessibility Request Form.
Feel comfortable in your space
The west wing of McGill’s Royal Victoria College (RVC) continues to offer women-only residence. When applying for residence students have the option to select the west wing at RVC as their priority residence on their form. Spaces are limited and admission depends on availabilities.
Looking for inclusive dining options?
Questions about Ramadan and Halal options on campus?
Discover Kosher options in residence, on and around the downtown campus
Other dietary questions? See what's cooking in residence.
Religious life outside of McGill
Questions about Bill 21?
McGill values freedom of expression regardless of religious affiliation. If you have questions regarding your rights of expression, MORSL offers a comprehensive overview of Bill 21 answering common questions and providing resources.
Connect with your community
Montreal is a diverse city with a wealth of community and diverse religious spaces. MORSL compiled a list of places of meeting and worship around Montréal.
