For our precise application deadlines (based on your academic background), McMaster’s admission decision timing plan and our admission requirements, please refer to the Admission Requirements page.
Application fees are non-refundable so we strongly advise you to review our admission requirements carefully before applying to determine your academic eligibility for admission consideration.
Submission of applications and documentation by the outlined deadlines will ensure timely processing of your file. You are responsible for ensuring that all required forms and documents are submitted by the stated deadlines.
Important Note for International Students: As it can take approximately one to three months to obtain a study permit and entry visa, you are encouraged to submit all supporting documents well in advance of posted deadlines. We will not make additional requests for documents or confirm receipt of documents by mail or E-mail.
Please note: All programs have enrolment limits and may become full prior to published deadlines. Therefore, applying early and submitting all of the required documentation in support of your application in a timely manner may improve your chances of consideration for admission.
| FALL – WINTER SESSION | ||
| Application Deadline | Documentation Deadline | |
| Ontario Secondary School Applicants | January 13 | April 1 |
| Domestic Applicants | April 1 | April 1 |
| International Applicants | April 1 | April 1 |
| B.Tech Degree Completion Program Only – January entry | November 1 | November 1 |
| SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION PROGRAMS | ||
| Program | Application Deadline | Mandatory Supplementary Applications Deadline |
| Arts & Science | February 1 | February 1 |
| Health Sciences I | February 1 | February 1 |
| Health Sciences (Above Level I) | April 1 | April 1 |
| Honours Integrated Sciences I | February 1 | February 1 |
| Midwifery (including submission of all official transcripts) | February 1 | Midwifery no linger requires a supplementary application. Admission is by-selection and interviews are by invitation only. |
| Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization (Above Level 2) (including submission of all official transcripts) Note: Program not open to International Applicants | February 1 | February 1 |
| Physician Assistant (including submission of all official transcripts) Note: Program not open to International Applicants | February 1 | February 1 |
| Social Work | December 1 | March 1 |
| Nursing I- Secondary School Applicants | February 1 | CASPer testing dates will be provided on the site by the end of October |
| Nursing (University transfer applicants from programs other than Nursing and applicants from college pre-health programs) | February 1 | CASPer testing dates will be provided on the site by the end of October |
| Nursing (Transfers from Nursing programs at another university) | Contact the McMaster Nursing program office 905-525-9140 ext.22232 for information on transfer options and application procedures | Contact the McMaster Nursing program office 905-525-9140 ext.22232 for information on transfer options and application procedures |
| Nursing Basic-Accelerated Stream (Above level I) | February 1 | CASPer testing dates will be provided on the site by the end of October |
| Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law | April 1 | April 1 |
| SPRING – SUMMER SESSION | ||
| Domestic Deadline | International Deadline | |
| May Entry (Term 1 or 3) | April 1 | April 1 |
| Supporting Documentation for May entry | April 1 | April 1 |
| June Entry (Term 2) | May 15 | May 15 |
| Supporting Documentation for June entry | May 15 | May 15 |
| Former McMaster Students RE-ADMISSION / RE-INSTATEMENT DEADLINES for FALL-WINTER SESSION | ||
| Domestic Deadline | International Deadline | |
| Re-instatement Deadline | June 30 | June 30 |
| Re-admission Deadline | July 15 | July 15 |
| Nursing Deadline | February 1 | February 1 |
Application fees are non-refundable so we strongly advise you to review our admission requirements carefully before applying, to determine your academic eligibility for consideration for admission. See the Admission Requirements section of this website for information about the academic requirements. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to accept, process or adjudicate applications or amendments to applications to any program at any time. You are advised to submit your application and/or amendments well in advance of the listed deadlines.
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