Transfer from Canadian colleges of arts & technology

The commerce program admits a limited number of students each year. To be considered, you must meet the following criteria.

If You have Completed a 2-Year Diploma Program:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 80%
• Completion of the following grade 12 math courses (or their McMaster recognized equivalents):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

First priority will be given to students who have not failed, repeated, and/or upgraded any course(s)

If successful, you will be admitted to Business I (first year). You may be eligible for up to 12 units of transfer credit (maximum).

If You Have Completed a 3-Year Diploma Program:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 80%
• Completion of ALL the following grade 12 math courses (or their McMaster recognized equivalents):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Completion of at least six (6) of the seven (7) following university courses (or McMaster recognized equivalents):
  • Economics 1B03 (microeconomics)
  • Economics 1BB3 (macroeconomics)
  • Commerce 1AA3 – Financial
  • Accounting
  • Commerce 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
  • Commerce 1DA3 – Business Data Analytics
  • Commerce 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing
  • Math 1MM3 (Applied Calculus)

First priority will be given to students who have not failed, repeated, and/or upgraded any course(s).

If successful, you will be admitted to Commerce II (second year). You may be eligible for up to 30 units of transfer credit (maximum).

Transferring from Mohawk’s Business Administration Advanced Diploma:

• Graduates of Mohawk’s Business Administration Advanced Diploma with a weighted grade point average (GPA) of 77% (B+) are eligible to apply for the McMaster Bachelor of Commerce Program.
• Completion of MHF4U, MCV4U or recognized equivalents, is required. Eligible graduates will receive 60 credits towards the degree and must complete an additional 60 credits as specified by McMaster.

No admission based on college achievement. Admission is by selection based on high school admission eligibility and Supplementary Application.

Including Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology Co-op, Biotechnology Co-op and Automation Systems Engineering Technology.

1. Completion of a two or three-year diploma program in a related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 75- 80 per cent.
2. Completion of Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U, Chemistry U and Physics U.
3. Transfer credit reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Application deadline: January 15, 2025

Supplementary application deadline: January 30, 2025 at noon ET

1. Applicants must hold an advanced technology diploma (3 year) or equivalent in a related technology field. 
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 75% is required for the Software, Power & Energy, and Manufacturing streams.
   A minimum cumulative GPA of 80% is required for the Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology stream. 
3. If you hold an advanced diploma (or equivalent) in a related technology and have a cumulative average above 70% but below the minimum GPA cut-off for your program of interest, please contact thinkeng@mcmaster.ca to discuss the alternative pathway that may be open to you. 
4. Please note that applicants who graduated more than 10 years ago from related three-year advanced diploma post-secondary academic programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
5. Applicants with educational backgrounds equivalent to those completing advanced level college diplomas, including internationally educated applicants, will be considered on an individual basis and are encouraged to apply. We cannot pre-assess candidates for admission prior to becoming applicants. 
6. You must submit transcripts for ALL post-secondary work that you have completed (i.e. at a university or college in Canada or internationally), including work in any non-technology field completed prior to or after your advanced diploma. 

A list of eligible college partner programs can be found here. 

Not finished college yet? In order to finalize your admission, we require final transcripts and indication that an advanced diploma has been granted. For this reason, students cannot begin in the term immediately following college studies. 

1. Completion of a two-year Engineering Technician or three-year Technologist diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 90 per cent.
2. Successful completion of Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors U and two of the following subjects: Biology U, Chemistry U, Physics U, Earth & Space Science U, Computer Science U, Computer & Engineering Technology M.
3. Transfer credit for completion of three-year diploma may be considered for up to 30 units, which may include: 18 units Level 1 unspecified, 12 units Level 2 unspecified.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Supplementary Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 at noon ET

1. Completion of a three-year Engineering Technology diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 85 per cent or better.
2. Successful completion of Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U, Chemistry U and Physics U.
3. Applicants are considered for admission to the first-year Engineering 1 program and may be considered for up to 18 units of transfer credits.
4. Technician programs are not recognized as eligible for admission consideration to Engineering I.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Supplementary Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 at noon EST

No admission based on college achievement. Admission is by selection based on high school admission eligibility and Supplementary Application.

No admission based on college. Admission is by selection based on high school eligibility and mandatory Supplementary Application.

No admission based on college. Admission by selection, based on secondary school and/or university eligibility, CASPER assessment, and mandatory Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

For complete admission information see: Midwifery Education Program.

Admission is by selection. Application is required along with completion of a pre-approved one-year Pre-Health Science Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program.

You will also require a CGPA that meets the current admission average for secondary school applicants (minimum CGPA of 85 per cent required for consideration). Ineligible for transfer credit.

McMaster RPN- BScN (E) Stream offered at Mohawk College Site – Admission Requirements

To be considered applicants must

1. Possess a current CNO annual registration payment card or have written the Practical Nurses Registration Examination by May 31 of the year of application
2. Have a diploma in practical nursing (two year program) from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 75% or higher. Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a diploma practical nurse program but who have not achieved the required Grade Point Average (GPA) may become academically eligible by completing at least twelve units (two full courses or four half courses) of university degree credit in any subject area with a GPA of at least B(75%). This minimum GPA does not guarantee admission.
3. Have Grade 12 U English or equivalent and one of the following Grade 12 U Mathematics courses or equivalent; Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, or Mathematics of Data Management.

For submission of the Grade 12 U English and Grade 12 U Mathematics course, students can present the courses in the second semester of a pre-approved Pre-Health program. Or, English and Mathematics courses from a (post-secondary) university program may be considered.

Contact Mohawk College for more information on their RPN-to-BScN stream.

1. Completion of a one-year diploma program, or completion of a one-year certificate program in a relevant discipline or one year of a two- or three-year diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 80 per cent. May be considered for 6 units of transfer credit.

2. Completion of a two-year diploma, two years of a three-year diploma program or a three-year diploma with a minimum CGPA of 75 per cent.

Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:

• 75-84 per cent CGPA up to 15 units
• 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 24 units

3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:

• 75-84 per cent CGPA up to 24 units
• 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 30 units

1. Admission is by selection. Completion of one year of a diploma program or completion of a one year certificate in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 80 per cent and successful completion of Creative Submission selection process. Transfer credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
2. Admission is by selection. Completion of a two-year diploma with a minimum CGPA of 75 per cent and successful Creative Submission. Selection process is based on a combination of Creative Submission, college and high school grades and relevance of previous college work to the program. Transfer credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
3. Admission is by selection. Completion of a three-year diploma with a minimum CGPA of 75 per cent and successful Creative Submission. Selection process is based on a combination of Creative Submission, college and high school grades and relevance of previous college work to the program. Transfer credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

1. Completion of a minimum of a two- or three-year diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 80-87.49 per cent.
2. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U, Chemistry U and Physics U.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 12 units unspecified Level 1 
  • 85 – 89.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1 
  • >= 90% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified 

4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1 
  • 85 – 89.9% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified 
  • >= 90% – 30 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 12 units Level 2 unspecified 

1. Completion of a minimum of a two- or three-year diploma with a minimum CGPA of at least 80-87.49 per cent.
2. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U or Calculus and Vectors U; and Biology U or Chemistry U; and one of Advanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U, Biology U, Chemistry U or Physics U.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 12 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • >= 90% – 24 units 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified

4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified
  • >= 90% – 30 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 12 units Level 2 unspecified

No admission based on college. Admission is by selection based on high school admission eligibility and Supplementary Application.

1. Completion of a minimum of a two or three-year diploma program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 88-89.99 per cent
2. Successful completion of Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U; and Biology U.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 12 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • >= 90% – 24 units 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified

4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified
  • >= 90% – 30 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 12 units Level 2 unspecified

1. Completion of a minimum of a two or three-year diploma program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 88-89.99 per cent
2. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U or Calculus and Vectors U; and Biology U; and one of Advanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U, Chemistry U or Physics U.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 12 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • >= 90% – 24 units 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified

4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:

• • 80 – 84.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
  • 85 – 89.9% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified
  • >= 90% – 30 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 12 units Level 2 unspecified

1. Completion of a minimum of a two or three-year diploma program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 80-87.49 per cent
2. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U and Calculus and Vectors U.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows:
   • 80 – 84.9% – 12 units unspecified Level 1
   • 85 – 89.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
   • >= 90% – 24 units 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified
4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows:
   • 80 – 84.9% – 18 units unspecified Level 1
   • 85 – 89.9% – 24 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 6 units Level 2 unspecified
   • >= 90% – 30 units: 18 units Level 1 unspecified and 12 units Level 2 unspecified

No admission based on college achievement. Admission is based on high school eligibility, including all Ontario Grade 12 prerequisite subjects (or equivalent) including ENG4U English, SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus & Vectors.

In addition to high school requirements, applicants completing a two- or three-year college diploma who are also presenting a minimum CGPA of 88 per cent may be considered for 6 units of transfer credit.

1. Completion of one year of a diploma program or completion of a one-year certificate with a minimum CPGA of 80 per cent.
2. Completion of a two- or three-year diploma with a minimum CGPA of 80 per cent.
3. Successful completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U and Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors U.
4. Applicants without the above required high school math subjects should apply to Social Sciences 1.
5. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a one-year diploma or certificate as follows: 

• • Minimum 80 percent CGPA up to 6 units.    

      6. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows: 

• • 80-84 per cent CGPA up to 15 units
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 24 units 

      7. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows: 

• • 80-84 per cent CGPA up to 24 units.
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 30 units. 

1. Admission is by selection. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
2. Completion of one year of a diploma program or completion of a one-year certificate with a minimum CPGA of 80 per cent.
3. Completion of a two- or three-year diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 80-84 per cent.
4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a one-year diploma or certificate as follows: 

• • Minimum 80 percent CGPA up to 6 units.  

      5. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows: 

• • 80-84 per cent CGPA up to 15 units.
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 24 units. 

      6.  Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows: 

• • 80-84 per cent CGPA up to 24 units.
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 30 units. 

1. Completion of one year of a diploma program or completion of a one-year certificate with a minimum CPGA of 80 per cent.
2. Completion of a two- or three-year diploma program with a minimum CGPA of 75 per cent.
3. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a one-year diploma or certificate as follows: 

• • Minimum 80 percent CGPA up to 6 units.  

      4. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a two-year diploma as follows: 

• • 75-84 per cent CGPA up to 15 units.
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 24 units. 

     5. Transfer credit may be considered for completion of a three-year diploma as follows: 

• • 75-84 per cent CGPA up to 24 units.
  • 85-100 per cent CGPA up to 30 units. 

No admission based on college. Admission is by selection based on high school admission eligibility and Supplementary Application