University transfer students
Transferring from another university? Learn more about the application process, what credits will transfer and program-specific requirements.
Transfer from Canadian colleges of arts & technology
Coming from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology? Find information on which credits will transfer, program-specific requirements and more.
Mature students
Information on mature applicants not eligible under other admission categories.
Other applicants
Information for home-schooled, Six Nations Polytechnic and CEGEP applicants.
Continuing/returning students
Have you graduated and are looking to take more courses for personal interest?
McMaster second degree
Already have a degree but want to complete a second undergraduate degree?
Visiting students (Letter of Permission)
Letter of Permission for visiting students coming to McMaster
Listener/auditor & sponsored students
Interested in taking university courses at McMaster, but not for credit? Need more info on sponsored students?
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Online Webinar: How to apply for OSAP
Join Student Services for an online webinar that offers new students and their families, information and guidance on how to...
Applying to OSAP for the first time
View our video tutorial above for the common practices on applying to OSAP. To calculate your course load, you can...
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...
Admission deferrals
Applications for deferrals will open in mid-July. McMaster will normally only grant deferrals on offers of admission when there are...
