Congratulations on accepting your offer! Welcome to McMaster Class of 2028.
The Office of the Registrar is here to help you navigate your journey as a McMaster Marauder. Follow the steps to learn how to
Need help? Connect with our Student Services Team.
As of January 22, 2024, some international students applying for a new study permit will now also need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province of Ontario. As you prepare to study at McMaster, please complete the McMaster PAL Tool to see if you require an attestation letter.
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Step 1: Enrolment
How enrolment (registration) works for your classes
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Step 2: Financial aid and support
How to pay your fees, where to go to learn about financial aid and scholarships
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Step 3: Getting set up
Upload your student card photo, set up your banking information and more
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Step 4: Need further assistance?
Connect with our Registrar’s Office (RO) Student Services team who are happy to help with any questions.
Student Life
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Learn about the Student Success Centre’s First Year Experience Programs
To ensure your success, we have developed programs that offer every first-year student feels connected and supported.
Learn about the Student Success Centre’s First Year Experience ProgramsGo to the Student Success Centre websiteCHECK OUT WHAT’S GOING ON!
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Guide to AwardSpring – Your scholarship and bursary platform
What is AwardSpring? The AwardSpring platform is where McMaster students go to find and apply for internal scholarship and bursary...
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Webinar: Help applying for OSAP
Join Student Services for an online webinar that offers new students and their families, information and guidance on how to...
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Intro to OSAP
View our video tutorial above for the common practices on applying to OSAP. To calculate your course load, you can...
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How to complete and submit the OSAP Extension Form
View our video tutorial above on how to complete and submit the OSAP Extension Form. Please note: A fully completed...