MCGILL! American Admitted Student: CAQ + Study Permit help!!!

Hello everyone!

I’m an American student who’s been admitted to the Faculty of Arts at McGill for September 2026. I have accepted my conditional offer (which I understand is standard), with the main condition being that I graduate from high school.

I’m starting to look into the CAQ and study permit processes, but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed and confused.

My main questions:

• Am I able to move forward with the CAQ or study permit applications without my official (final) letter of admission?
• When does the official letter usually get released?
• Am I behind in this whole process?
• What are the chances that McGill rescinds my offer?

Sorry for all the questions — I just want to make sure I’m on the right track. Just an American that is dying to get out of here...Thanks so much for any advice!