All sessional dates and deadlines are determined and approved by the Senate
Revised as of April 2023
Fall term (62 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, September 5 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 13 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Saturday, September 30 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 9 to Sunday, October 15 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default | Friday, November 10 |
| Test and examination restriction | Thursday, November 30 to Thursday, December 7 |
| Classes end | Wednesday, December 6 |
| Final examinations | Friday, December 8 to Thursday, December 21 |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, February 20 to Friday, February 23 |
Winter term (62 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, January 8
*Note: Some clinical placements may start the week of January 2, 2024. 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 16 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, February 19 to Sunday, February 25 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 15 |
| Good Friday Break: no classes or examinations | Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 |
| Test and examination restriction | Thursday, April 4 to Thursday, April 11 |
| Classes end | Wednesday, April 10 |
| Final examinations | Friday, April 12 to Thursday, April 25 |
| Deferred examinations | Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13 |
Multi-term courses (124 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, September 5 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 13 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Saturday, September 30 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 9 to Sunday, October 15 & Monday, February 19 to Sunday, February 25 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 15 |
| Test and examination restriction | Thursday, April 4 to Thursday, April 11 |
| Classes end | Wednesday, April 10 |
| Good Friday: no classes or examinations | Friday, March 29 |
| Mid-term tests (Level I) | Friday, December 8 to Thursday, December 21 |
| Final examinations | Friday, April 12 to Thursday, April 25 |
| Deferred examinations | Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13 |
Spring session (34 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 6 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 13 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 20 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, June 5 |
| Classes end | Friday, June 21 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18, 2024 |
Summer session (33 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 24 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Tuesday, July 2 |
| Canada Day: No classes | Monday, July 1 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 24 |
| Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 5 |
| Classes end | Friday, August 9 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18, 2024 |
Full-term courses (67 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 6 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 13 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 20 |
| Canada Day: No classes | Monday, July 1 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 24 |
| Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 5 |
| Classes end | Friday, August 9 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18, 2024 |
Intersession
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 6 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 13 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 20 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, May 15 |
| Classes end | Friday, May 31 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18, 2024 |
Fall 2023/winter 2024
- Enrolment begins on June 19, 2023
- Level II Program Selection Updates viewable in Student Centre on June 7, 2023 at 2 p.m.
- Enrolment Appointments display in My Timetable and Student Centre on June 9, 2023 at 2 p.m.
- Individual Enrolment Appointment Timeslots visible on June 14, 2023 at 9 a.m.
- NEW DATE: Fall/winter Undergraduate Master Course Timetable available in Student Centre and MyTimetable on June 14, 2023.
- If you are a first year Engineering student (Engineering 1, B-Tech, Computer Science, Integrated Biomed) your personalized schedule has been created for you and it will be accessible on the morning of June 23, 2023
- 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 | Monday, June 19 |
| Level 4 | Tuesday, June 20 |
| Level 3 and Exchange | Thursday, June 22 |
| Level 2 | Monday, June 26 |
| Level 1 | Wednesday, June 28 |
| Non-Degree Students (Continuing, LOP’s and Visiting students) | Tuesday, July 4 |
In-person Fall 2023 dates
Location:
- All ceremonies are in-person at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton ON, L8P 4Y2) (formerly Hamilton Place).
Time:
- Doors open 1.5 hours before the start of the ceremony and ceremonies are approximately two hours.
- Graduands – Please arrive one hour before your ceremony. The graduate procession starts 20 minutes before the scheduled start time (i.e. Graduate procession starts at 9:10 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. ceremony and so on).
- Guests – Tickets expire 45 minutes before the scheduled start time (i.e. tickets for the 9:30 a.m. ceremony expire at 8:45 a.m. and so on).
After this time, guests are admitted on a first come first served basis at the door based on capacity at that time and are not guaranteed admission.
Can’t attend? A live stream of each ceremony will be available if you or your guests cannot attend in-person.
Date |
Time |
Faculty/Program |
|---|---|---|
Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
9:30 a.m. |
Arts & Science, DeGroote School of Business, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences |
2:30 p.m. |
Faculty of Health Sciences | |
Friday, November 24, 2023 |
9:30 a.m. |
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science |
Please note: All in-person events are subject to evolving guidance and mandates from the province of Ontario and McMaster’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our University community. Graduation events will follow McMaster University protocols. Latest updates can be found on the Back to Mac website.
2023-2024 Recommended OSAP Application Date – All Students
We strongly recommend applying and submitting all required documentation by June 30, 2023, to avoid late fees and interest charges.
2023-2024 Application Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
| Academic Term | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | Oct. 22 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall Co-op Work Term | Nov. 1*(60 days before end of term) |
| Winter Term | Feb. 25 (60 days before end of term) |
| Winter Co-op Work Term (standalone OSAP application) | Mar. 1 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall/Winter Term (courses) | Feb. 25 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall/Winter Term (c0-op) | Mar. 1 (60 days before end of term) |
| Full academic year (co-op only) | Jul. 2 (60 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Levels I & II | Jul. 2 (60 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Levels III | Apr. 1** (60 days before end of term) |
| Winter Term Extension | Mar. 16 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring Session Extension | May 12 (40 days before end of term) |
| Intersession Extension | April 21***(40 days before end of the intercession term) |
| Summer Session Extension | Jun. 30 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring-Summer Term (standalone OSAP application for courses) | Jun. 10 (60 days before end of term) |
| Spring-Summer Extension | Jun. 30 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring-Summer Co-op Work Term Extension | Jul. 22 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring-Summer Co-op Work Term (standalone OSAP application) | Jul. 2 (60 days before end of term) |
*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.
**Level III Medicine students finish on May 31.
*** The intersession term runs from Mon, May 6 to Fri, May 31. The deadline date to submit an Extension form is before the start of this term.
2023-24 Supporting Document Deadlines – Undergraduate
| Academic Term | Deadline Date (40 days before end of term) |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | Nov. 11 |
| Fall Term (co-op work term) | Nov. 21 |
| Winter Term | Mar. 16 |
| Winter Term (co-op work term) | Mar. 21 |
| Fall-Winter Terms | Mar. 16 |
| Spring-Summer Term | Jun. 30 |
| Spring-Summer Term (co-op work term) | Jul. 22 |
2023-2024 Application & Supporting Documentation Deadlines – Graduate (except MBA)
| Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Full Academic Year Application | July 2 (60 days before end of term) |
| Full Academic Year Supporting Documents | July 22 (40 days before end of term) |
| Fall Term Application | Nov. 1 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall Term Supporting Documents | Nov. 21 (40 days before end of term) |
| Winter Term Application | March 1 (60 days before end of term) |
| Winter Term Supporting Documents | March 21 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring/Summer Term Application | July 2 (60 days before end of term) |
| Spring/Summer Supporting Documents | July 22 (40 days before end of term) |
2023-2024 Application & Supporting Documentation Deadlines – Graduate (MBA)
Please note: MBA students need to submit a base application for the fall term only and then upload Extension Forms for the winter and spring/summer terms respectively.
| Item | Deadline |
| Fall Term Application (courses) | Oct. 22 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall Term Supporting Documents (courses) | Nov. 11 (40 days before end of term) |
| Fall co-op Term Application | Nov. 1 (60 days before end of term) |
| Fall co-op Term Supporting Documents | Nov. 21 (40 days before end of term) |
| Winter Term Supporting Documents & Extension Form | Mar. 18 (40 days before end of term) |
| Winter co-opTerm Supporting Documents & Extension Form | Mar. 21 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring/Summer Term Supporting Documents & Extension Form (courses) | Jul. 1 (40 days before end of term) |
| Spring/Summer co-op Term Supporting Documents & Extension Form | Jul. 22 (40 days before end of term) |
2023-24 Part-Time OSAP Dates – Undergraduate and Graduate Students
| Academic Term(s) | Application & Documentation Deadline Dates (40 days before end of term) |
|---|---|
| Fall – Undergraduate | Nov. 11 |
| Fall – Graduate (except MBA) | Nov. 21 |
| Fall- MBA | Nov. 11 |
| Winter – Undergraduate | March 16 |
| Winter – Graduate (except MBA) | March 21 |
| Winter – MBA | March 18 |
| Intersession Term | April 21* |
| Spring – Undergraduate only | May 12 |
| Summer – Undergraduate only | June 30 |
| Spring/Summer- Undergrad | June 30 |
| Spring/Summer- Graduate (except MBA) | July 22 |
| Spring/Summer- MBA | July 1 |
*The intersession term runs from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 31. The deadline date to submit the application and supporting documentation is before the start of this term.
2023-24 Deadline Dates
| 2023 Fall Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Aug. 21, 2023 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Aug. 17, 2023 |
| MBA (courses) | Aug. 27, 2023 |
| MBA (co-op) | Aug. 17, 2023 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Aug. 17, 2023 |
| 2023 Fall Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| MBA (courses) | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| MBA (co-op) | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| 2024 Winter Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Dec. 24, 2023 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Dec. 17, 2023 |
| MBA (courses) | Dec. 24, 2023 |
| MBA (co-op) | Dec. 17, 2023 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 17, 2023 |
| 2024 Winter Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Apr. 4, 2024 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Apr. 9, 2024 |
| MBA (courses) | Apr. 6, 2024 |
| MBA (co-op) | Apr. 9, 2024 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Apr. 4, 2024 |
| 2024 Spring/Summer Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Apr. 21, 2024 |
| Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Apr. 16, 2024 |
| MBA (courses) | Apr. 21, 2024 |
| MBA (co-op) | Apr. 16, 2024 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Apr. 16, 2024 |
| 2024 Spring/Summer Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Jul. 19, 2024 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Aug. 10, 2024 |
| MBA (courses) | Jul. 20, 2024 |
| MBA (co-op) | Aug. 10, 2024 |
| Graduate/Medicine (Level I & II) | Aug. 10, 2024 |
| Medicine (Level III) | May. 10, 2024 |
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 2024 to August 2025
CIFS #1- May 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024
CIFS #2- September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
2023-24 Fall/Winter Bursary Dates – Undergrads
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 16 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 16 |
| 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 |
2023-24 Bursary Dates – Grad Students
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 16 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 16 |
| Payment | Mid-February |
2023-24 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 |
2023-24 Bursary Dates – MBA Students
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| MBA Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
| MBA Application Deadline | Oct 2 |
| MBA Supporting Documentation Deadline | Oct 2 |
| 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.
2023-24 Travel & Exchange Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | March 29 |
| Recipients Confirmed | Mid-April |
2023-24 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 |
2023-24 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 |
2023-24 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 |
2023-24 Rhodes Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 10 |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | Sept. 4 |
| Recipients Confirmed | Sept. 15 |
2023-24 Renaissance Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Oct. 10 |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | Jan. 15 |
| Recipients Confirmed | End of February |
2023-24 Killam Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | October (see Killam Website for open dates) |
| Application Deadline | Dec. 15 |
| Nominations Confirmed by McMaster | Early January |
| Nominations Confirmed by Killam | Early Spring |
Fall/winter Work Program 2023-24 dates
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Work Program eligible dates of employment | Sept. 3, 2023 – April 15, 2024 |
| Employers submit job openings | June 25 – July 31 (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
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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