All sessional dates and deadlines are determined and approved by the Senate
Revised as of April 2021
Fall term (62 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Tuesday, September 7 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 15 |
Mid-term recess | Monday, October 11 to Sunday, October 17 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default | Friday, November 19 |
Test and examination restriction | Thursday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 8 |
Classes end | Wednesday, December 8 |
Final examinations | Thursday, December 9 to Wednesday, December 22 |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, February 22 to Friday, February 25 |
Winter term (62 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, January 10
*Note: Some clinical placements may start the week of January 3, 2022. Program offices will communicate directly with their students about their start date in these instances. |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Tuesday, January 18 |
Mid-term recess | Monday, February 21 to Sunday, February 27 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 18 |
Good Friday Break: no classes or examinations | Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 |
Test and examination restriction | Wednesday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 13 |
Classes end | Tuesday, April 12 |
Final examinations | Thursday, April 14 to Friday, April 29 |
Deferred examinations | Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24 |
Multi-term courses (124 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Tuesday, September 7 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 15 |
Mid-term recesses | Monday, October 11 to Sunday, October 17 & Monday, February 21 to Sunday, February 27 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 18 |
Good Friday: no classes or examinations | Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 |
Test and examination restriction | Wednesday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 13 |
Classes end | Tuesday, April 12 |
Mid-term tests (Level I) | Thursday, December 9 to Wednesday, December 22 |
Final examinations | Thursday, April 14 to Friday, April 29 |
Deferred examinations | Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24 |
Spring session (34 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 2 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 9 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 23 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, June 1 |
Classes end | Friday, June 17 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Summer session (33 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, June 20 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, June 27 |
Canada Day: No classes | Friday, July 1 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 20 |
Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 1 |
Classes end | Friday, August 5 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Multi-term courses (67 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 2 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 9 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 23 |
Canada Day: No classes | Friday, July 1 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 20 |
Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 1 |
Classes end | Friday, August 5 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Intersession
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 2 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 9 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 23 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, May 13 |
Classes end | Friday, May 27 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Revised as of March 2022
Fall term (62 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Tuesday, September 6 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 14 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Friday, September 30 |
Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 10 to Sunday, October 16 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default | Friday, November 11 |
Test and examination restriction | Friday, December 2 to Thursday, December 8 |
Classes end | Thursday, December 8 |
Final examinations | Friday, December 9 to Thursday, December 22 |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, February 21 to Friday, February 24 |
Winter term (62 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, January 9 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Tuesday, January 17 |
Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, February 20 to Sunday, February 26 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 17 |
Test and examination restriction | Thursday, April 6 to Thursday, April 13 |
Classes end | Wednesday, April 12 |
Good Friday Break: no classes or examinations | Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 |
Final examinations | Friday, April 14 to Saturday, April 29 |
Deferred examinations | Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22 |
Multi-term courses (124 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Tuesday, September 6 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 14 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Friday, September 30 |
Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 10 to Sunday, October 16 & Monday, February 20 to Sunday, February 26 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 17 |
Test and examination restriction | Thursday, April 6 to Thursday, April 13 |
Classes end | Wednesday, April 12 |
Good Friday: no classes or examinations | Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 |
Mid-term tests (Level I) | Friday, December 9 to Thursday, December 22 |
Final examinations | Friday, April 14 to Saturday, April 29 |
Deferred examinations | Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22 |
Spring session (34 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 1 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 8 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 22 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, May 31 |
Classes end | Friday, June 16 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 10 to Friday, October 13, 2023 |
Summer session (34 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, June 19 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, June 26 |
Canada Day: No classes | Friday, June 30 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 19 |
Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 7 |
Classes end | Friday, August 4 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 10 to Friday, October 13, 2023 |
Multi-term courses (68 days)
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 1 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 8 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 22 |
Canada Day: No classes | Friday, June 30 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 19 |
Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 7 |
Classes end | Friday, August 4 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 10 to Friday, October 13, 2023 |
Intersession
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Classes begin | Monday, May 1 |
Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 8 |
Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 22 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, May 17 |
Classes end | Friday, May 26 |
Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 10 to Friday, October 13, 2023 |
Enrolment dates 2022-23
Spring/summer 2022
-
Enrolment opens Monday, March 14 at 9 a.m.
Fall 2022/winter 2023
- Enrolment begins on June 17, 2022
- Level II Program Selection Updates viewable in Student Centre on June 8, 2022 at 2 p.m.
- Enrolment Appointments display in My Timetable and Student Centre on June 10, 2022.
- Fall/winter Undergraduate Master Course Timetable available in Student Centre and MyTimetable on June 16, 2022
- You will be randomly assigned an enrolment appointment within your academic level
- You can enrol any time after your enrolment appointment date/time opens
- We recommend that you enrol in both your fall and winter courses at the same time, if you intend to take courses both terms.
Please note: If assistance with enrolment is required, please visit your faculty academic advising office for guidance regarding course selection.
Academic level | Enrolment appointments begin |
---|---|
Level 5 | Friday, June 17 |
Level 4 | Monday, June 20 |
Level 3 and Exchange | Wednesday, June 22 |
Level 2 | Friday, June 24 |
Level 1 | Tuesday, June 28 |
Non-Degree Students (Continuing, LOP’s and Visiting students) | Tuesday, July 5 |
In-person spring 2022 dates
Convocation events will take place in-person at First Ontario Concert Hall.
Faculty | Convocation date |
---|---|
Faculty of Health Sciences | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. |
School of Nursing | Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. |
Faculty of Humanities and the Arts & Science Program | Monday, June 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. |
DeGroote School of Business | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Faculty of Social Sciences | Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Faculty of Science | Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. |
Faculty of Engineering | Friday, June 17, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Faculty Program/Plan ceremony splits for will be posted here once confirmed.
Disclaimer: All in-person events are subject to evolving guidance from the province of Ontario and McMaster’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our University community.
2022-2023 Recommended OSAP Application Date – All Students
The OSAP application for 2022-2023 is now available! We recommend applying before June 30.
Academic Term | Application Complete Date |
---|---|
Fall Term | June 30 |
Winter Term | June 30 |
Fall-Winter Terms | June 30 |
2022-2023 Application Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
Academic Term | Application Deadline Date |
---|---|
Fall Term | Oct. 23 (60 days before end of term) |
Fall Co-op Work Term | Nov. 1** |
Winter Term | Feb. 28 |
Winter Co-op Work Term (standalone OSAP application) | March 1** |
Winter Term Extension* | March 20 (40 days before end of term) |
Fall-Winter Terms | Feb. 28 (60 days before end of term) |
Spring Session Extension* | May 7 (40 days before end of term) |
Intersession Extension | April 16 (40 days before end of term) |
Summer Session Extension* | June 25 (40 days before end of term) |
Spring-Summer Term (standalone OSAP application) | June 5 (60 days before end of term) |
Spring-Summer Co-op Work Term Extension | July 22 |
Spring-Summer Co-op Work Term (standalone OSAP application) | July 2 |
**The last day of a co-op work period is the final day of the work term, not the end of classes/exams. Examples: Dec. 31, April 30, Aug. 31
2022-23 Supporting Document Deadlines – Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Academic Term | Deadline Date (40 days before end of term) |
---|---|
Fall Term | Nov. 12 |
Fall Term (co-op work term/grad) | Nov. 21 |
Winter Term | March 20 |
Winter Term (co-op work term/grad) | March 21 |
Fall-Winter Terms | March 20 |
Spring-Summer Term (OSAP app online) | June 25 |
Spring-Summer Term (co-op work term/grad) | July 22 |
2022-23 Application Deadlines – Graduate Students
Item | Deadline |
---|---|
Recommended Application Complete Date | June 30 |
Application Deadline Date | July 2 (for full academic year) |
Supporting Documentation Deadline | July 22 (for full academic year) |
Fall Term only*** | Nov. 1 |
Winter Term only*** | March 1 |
Spring-Summer Term only*** | July 2 |
***See Supporting Document Deadlines above for deadline dates to submit supporting documents for one-term applications.
2022-23 Part-Time OSAP Dates – Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Academic Term(s) | Application & Documentation Deadline Dates |
---|---|
Fall | Nov. 12 |
Winter | March 20 |
Spring | May 7 |
Summer | June 25 |
Spring/Summer | June 25 |
Full Academic Year | July 2 (Supporting documents due July 22) |
2022-23 Deadline Dates
2022 Fall Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term | |
Undergrad (courses) | Aug. 22 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Aug. 17 |
MBA (courses) | Aug. 28 |
Graduate/Medicine | Aug. 17 |
Divinity | Aug. 28 |
2022 Fall Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
Undergrad (courses) | Dec. 1 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Dec. 10 |
MBA (courses) | Dec. 1 |
Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 10 |
Divinity | Dec. 1 |
2023 Winter Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
Undergrad (courses) | Dec. 25 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Dec. 17 |
MBA (courses) | Dec. 25 |
Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 17 |
Divinity | Dec. 25 |
2023 Winter Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
Undergrad (courses) | April 8 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | April 9 |
MBA (courses) | April 8 |
Graduate/Medicine | April 9 |
Divinity | April 8 |
2023 Spring/Summer Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before end of term) | |
Undergrad (courses) | April 16 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | April 16 |
MBA (courses) | April 16 |
Graduate/Medicine | April 16 |
2023 Spring/Summer Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
Undergrad (courses) | July 14 |
Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Aug. 10 |
MBA (courses) | July 14 |
Graduate/Medicine (Level I & II) | Aug. 10 |
Medicine, Level III | May 10 |
2023 Intersession Term (for undergraduate students only) | |
Earliest submission date | April 16 |
Final deadline date | May 5 |
Students on 16-month co-op placements will need to submit two CIFS applications to cover their full work placement.
Example: Engineering Work Placement May 2023 to August 2024
CIFS #1 – May 2023 to August 2023
CIFS #2 – September 2023 to August 2024
2022-23 Fall/Winter Bursary Dates – Undergrads
Item | Important Dates |
---|---|
Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
Application Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Payment | Mid-February |
2022-23 Summer Bursary Dates – Undergrads
Item | Important Dates |
---|---|
Application Opens | March 14 |
Application Deadline | April 15 |
Supporting Documentation Deadline | April 15 |
Payment | one in spring session, one in summer session |
2022-23 Bursary Dates – Grad Students
Item | Important Dates |
---|---|
Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
Application Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Payment | Mid-February |
2022-23 Bursary Dates – Medicine Students
* Physician Assistant Students will be assessed at the same time (No application required)
Item | Important Dates |
---|---|
Application Opens | Sept. 1 |
Application Deadline | Nov. 1 |
Supporting Documentation Deadline | Nov. 1 |
Payment | End of November |
2022-23 Bursary Dates – MBA Students
Item | Important Dates |
---|---|
MBA Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
MBA Application Deadline | Sept. 30 @ 11:59 p.m. |
MBA Supporting Documentation Deadline | Sept. 30 @ 11:59 p.m. |
MBA Bursary Payment | Mid-December |
*MBA students can apply for the MBA Bursary and the McMaster General Bursary Program. See Graduate Student dates for McMaster General Bursary Program deadlines.
2022-23 Travel & Exchange Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | March 29 |
Recipients Confirmed | Mid-April |
2022-23 Undergraduate In-Course Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | April 29 |
Recipients Confirmed | End of July |
2022-23 Graduating Students Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | April 29 |
Recipients Confirmed | End of May |
2022-23 Community Contribution Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | April 29 |
Recipients Confirmed | End of June |
20202-23 Rhodes Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | Sept. 1 |
Recipients Confirmed | Sept. 15 |
2022-23 Renaissance Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | Oct. 10 |
Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | Jan. 15 |
Recipients Confirmed | End of February |
2022-23 Killam Scholarship Dates
Item | Important Date(s) |
---|---|
Application Opens | October 10 |
Application Deadline | Jan. 15 |
Nominations Confirmed | Early February |
Fall/winter Work Program 2022-23 dates
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Work Program eligible dates of employment | Sept. 1, 2022 – April 15, 2023 |
Employers submit job openings | June 15 – July 18 (approvals processed within 2 business days of submission) |
Student application opens in AwardSpring
|
Aug. 10 |
Jobs posted on Mosaic under Career Opportunities | Aug. 10 |
Student application closes | Feb. 28 |
Summer Work Program 2023 dates
Item | Date(s) |
---|---|
Work Program eligible dates of employment | April 16 – Aug. 31 |
Employers submit job openings | Jan. 16 – Feb. 15 (approvals processed within 2 business days of submission) |
Student application opens in AwardSpring | March 1 |
Jobs posted on Mosaic under Career Opportunities | March 1 |
Student application closes | July 15 |
Fee dates
Payment deadlines
Terms | All students (including OSAP students) |
---|---|
Fall (September to December) | September 25 |
Winter (January to April) | January 25 |
Spring (May to June) | May 25 |
Summer (June to August) | July 25 |
Late fees
A $75 late fee is charged once per-term (on last day of the month) on all student accounts not paid in full by the payment due dates. Subject to change.
Interest
Interest is charged at a monthly rate of 1.2% (compounded to 14.4% annually) on any unpaid balance due, on the second-to-last business day of each month, beginning September and ongoing until paid in full. Subject to change.
Payment Plan
Click here to learn more about the university’s payment plan option, which allows you to pay your fees in monthly instalments.
Financial blocks
Terms | Type of block | Date |
---|---|---|
Fall (September to December) | Interim | November |
Winter (January to April) | Full-service | March |
Spring (May to August) | Full-service | Prior to fall registration |
Interim block – allows students to drop courses only, but not add.
Full-service block – blocks students from grades, transcripts, awards, diplomas and all future enrolments. Subject to change.
Overdue Balances
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