[3] The first graduate student in computing at McGill University was Gerald Ratzer, who arrived from Cambridge in September 1964.

in the Faculty of Graduate Sciences, under the supervision of David Thorpe, Director of the McGill Computing Centre.

Over the years, the School of Computer Science continued to face difficulties over sharing resources such as academic slots, teaching assistants, and space with their Engineering peers.

This was partly due to cross-appointments of faculty from Electrical Engineering, leaving Computer Science understaffed.

[citation needed] The MUSIC/SP mainframe operating system was developed and marketed by McGill University.

They are elected every year and host events, workshops, information sessions and are also available to answer student questions and bring up any concerns that they may have.