All sessional dates and deadlines are determined and approved by the Senate
Spring session (34 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 5 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 12 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 19 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, June 4 |
| Classes end | Friday, June 20 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, 2025 |
Summer session (33 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 23 |
| Last day for adding courses | Monday, June 30 |
| University holiday – most classes cancelled | Monday, June 30 |
| Canada Day: No classes | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Last day for dropping courses | Monday, July 7 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 23 |
| Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 4 |
| Classes end | Friday, August 8 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, 2025 |
Full-term courses (67 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 5 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 12 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 19 |
| Canada Day: No classes | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Wednesday, July 23 |
| Civic holiday: No classes | Monday, August 4 |
| Classes end | Friday, August 8 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, 2025 |
Intersession
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 5 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Monday, May 12 |
| Victoria Day: No classes | Monday, May 19 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Thursday, May 22 |
| Classes end | Friday, May 30 |
| Final examinations | As arranged by instructor in class time |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, 2025 |
Revised as of April 2025
Fall term (62 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, September 2 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 10 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default | Friday, November 21 |
| Test and examination restriction | Friday, November 28 to Thursday, December 4 |
| Classes end | Thursday, December 4 |
| Final examinations | Saturday, December 6 to Friday, December 19 |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, February 17 to Friday, February 20 |
Winter term (62 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, January 5
*Note: Some clinical placements may start the week of December 30, 2025. 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 13 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, February 16 to Sunday, February 22 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 27 |
| Test and Examination Restriction | Wednesday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 7 |
| Good Friday Break: No classes or examinations | Friday, April 3 |
| Classes end | Tuesday, April 7 |
| Final examinations | Thursday, April 9 to Wednesday, April 22 |
| Deferred examinations | Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25 |
Multi-term courses (124 days)
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, September 2 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) |
Wednesday, September 10 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Mid-term recesses | Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19; and Monday, February 16 to Sunday, February 22 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default |
Friday, March 27 |
| Test and examination restriction | Wednesday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 7 |
| Mid-Term Tests Level (1) | Friday, December 5 to Thursday, December 18 |
| Good Friday: no classes or examinations | Friday, April 3 |
| Classes end | Tuesday, April 7 |
| Final examinations | Thursday, April 9 to Wednesday, April 22 |
| Deferred examinations | Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25 |
| Date (2025) | Item |
|---|---|
| February 20 | View only: Class search on MyTimetable |
| March 12 | Shopping Cart Opens |
| March 19 | Spring/Summer enrolment opens at 9 a.m. |
| Date (2025) | Item |
|---|---|
| June 5 | Level II Program Selection Updates viewable in Student Center at 2 p.m. |
| June 11 | Enrolment appointments display in My Timetable and Student Center at 2 p.m. |
| June 11 | Fall/winter undergraduate master course timetable available in Student Center and MyTimetable at 2 p.m. |
| June 17 | Level 5 enrolment appointments begin |
| June 17 | Level 4 enrolment appointments begin |
| June 19 | Level 3 and inbound exchange enrolment appointments begin |
| June 23 | Level 2 enrolment appointments begin |
| June 25 | Level 1 enrolment appointments begin |
| July 2 | Non-degree students (continuing; LOP; visiting students) enrolment appointments begin |
- 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.
2025 – 2026 FULL-TIME OSAP DEADLINE DATES
We strongly recommend apply and submitting all required documentation by June 30th to avoid late fees and interest charges.
IMPORTANT: Deadline dates are determined by the government and are strictly enforced by the Aid & Awards Office. We will not process applications and documentation received after the deadline dates.
NOTE: The deadline dates below are based on standard term dates. Some programs (i.e., MBA , Midwifery, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy) have earlier term end dates, which means that the deadline dates to apply for OSAP are also sooner. Please double-check with your program for the specific end date for your program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you apply for OSAP funding by the correct deadline date.
Application Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
2025 Spring/Summer OSAP Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
Important note: Deadline dates are determined by the government and are strictly enforced by the Aid & Awards Office. We will not process applications and documentation received after the deadline dates.
| Academic Term | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| FT OSAP Intersession Term Extension | April 20* (40 days before end of Intersession Term) |
| FT OSAP Spring Session Extension (courses) | May 11 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Summer Session Extension (courses) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring-Summer Extension (courses) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring-Summer Term Extension (co-op) | July 22** (40 days before end of co-op) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone OSAP application for courses) *Supporting documentation deadline is June 29.* | June 9 (60 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone OSAP application for co-op) *Supporting documentation deadline date is July 22.* | July 2 (60 days before the end of term) |
*The 2025 Intersession Term runs from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 30. The deadline date to submit the application and supporting documentation is before the start of this term.
**The last day of a co-op work period is the final day of the work term, not the end of classes/exams. For example: December 31, April 30, and August 31. Co-op deadline date can vary depending on actual co-op end date.
2025-26 OSAP Deadlines – Undergraduate Students
| Academic Term | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall Term (courses) | Oct 20/25 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Co-op Work Term | Nov 1/25* (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term (courses) | Feb 21/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Co-op Work Term (standalone OSAP app) | Mar 1/26* (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall/2026 Winter Terms (courses) | Feb 21/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall/2026 Winter Terms (co-op) | Mar 1/26* (60 days before end of term) |
| Full academic year (co-op only) | Jul 2/26* (60 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Level 1 & 2 | Jul 2/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Level 3 | Apr 1/26** (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term Extension | Mar 13/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Intersession Term Extension | Apr 19/26*** (40 days before end of Intersession) |
| 2026 Spring Session Extension | May 10/26 (40 days before end of session) |
| 2026 Summer Session Extension | Jul 5/26 (40 days before end of session) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term (standalone app for courses) | Jun 15/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term (standalone app for co-op) | Jul 2/26* (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term Extension (courses) | Jul 5/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Co-op Work Term Extension | Jul 22/26* (40 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 31st, April 30th, August 31st. Co-op deadline dates can vary depending on actual co-op end date.
**Level 3 Medicine students finish on May 31st.
***The Intersession term runs from Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 29th. The deadline date to submit an Extension Form is before the start of this term.
Supporting Documents Deadlines – Undergraduates
IMPORTANT: The deadline dates below are based on standard term dates. Some programs (i.e., MBA , Midwifery, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy) have earlier term end dates, which means that the deadline dates to upload your documents for OSAP are also sooner. Please double-check with your program for the specific end date for your program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you upload your documents for OSAP funding by the correct deadline date.
| Academic Term | Supporting Documentation Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall Term (courses) | Nov 9/25 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Co-op Work Term | Nov 21/25* (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term (courses) | Mar 13/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Co-op Work Term | Mar 21/26* (40 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall/2026 Winter Terms (courses) | Mar 13/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall/2026 Winter Terms (co-op) | Mar 21/26* (40 days before end of term) |
| Full academic year (co-op only) | Jul 22/26* (40 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Level 1 & 2 | Jul 22/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| Medicine – Level 3 | Apr 21/26** (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Intersession Term | Apr 19/26*** (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term | Jul 5/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term | Jul 22/26 (40 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 31st, April 30th, August 31st. Co-op deadline dates can vary depending on actual co-op end date.
**Level 3 Medicine students finish on May 31st
**The Intersession term runs from Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 29th. The deadline date to upload your supporting document before the start of this term.
Application & Supporting Documentation Deadlines – Graduate (except MBA)
IMPORTANT: The deadline dates below are based on standard graduate term dates. Some programs (i.e., Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy) have earlier term end dates, which means that the deadline dates to apply and upload your documents for OSAP are also sooner. Please double-check with your program for the specific end date for your program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the correct deadline date.
2025 Spring/Summer OSAP Deadlines – Graduate Students (except MBA)
For full-time graduate students: if you already have a full-time OSAP application for the period of September 2024 – August 2025 or January 2025 – August 2025, then you do not need to submit an OSAP Extension Form or another full-time OSAP application for the Spring/Summer term.
For part-time graduate students: you will need to submit a separate part-time OSAP application for the 2025 Spring/Summer term, even if you already have a part-time OSAP application for the 2024 Fall and/or 2025 Winter terms.
| Academic Term | Deadline Date |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term Extension | July 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone OSAP application) *Supporting documentation deadline is July 22.* | July 9 (60 days before end of term) |
| PT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (application & supporting documentation) | July 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| Term | Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| Full Academic Year-Application | Jul 2/26 (60 days before end of year) |
| Full Academic Year-Supporting Documents | Jul 22/26 (40 days before end of year) |
| 2025 Fall Term-Application | Nov 1/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Term-Supporting Documents | Nov 21/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term-Application (or Fall/Winter terms) | Mar 1/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term-Sup Docs (or Fall/Winter terms) | Mar 21/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term-Application | Jul 2/26 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term-Supporting Documents | Jul 22/26 (40 days before end of term) |
Application & Supporting Documentation Deadlines – Graduate (MBA)
IMPORTANT: MBA students need to submit a base application for the 2025 Fall term only and then upload Extension Forms for the 2026 Winter and 2026 Spring/Summer terms respectively.
2025 Spring/Summer OSAP Deadlines – MBA
For full-time MBA students, you need to have a full-time OSAP application for the 2024 Fall and/or 2025 Winter term(s) to be able to submit an OSAP Extension Form for the 2025 Spring/Summer term. If you do not have a Fall and/or Winter application, you will need to submit a full-time OSAP application for the 2025 Spring/Summer term only.
For part-time MBA students, you will need to submit a separate part-time OSAP application for the 2025 Spring/Summer term, even if you already have a part-time OSAP application for the 2024 Fall and/or 2025 Winter terms.
| Academic Term | Deadline Date |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term Extension (for regular stream students in courses) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term Extension (for co-op stream co-op students in courses) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term Extension (for co-op stream students on co-op) | July 22 (40 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone application for regular students in courses) *Supporting documentation deadline date is July 1* | June 9 (60 days before end of term) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone application for co-op stream students in courses) | June 9 (60 days before end of co-op) |
| FT OSAP Spring/Summer Term (standalone application for co-op stream students on co-op) *Supporting documentation deadline date is July 22.* | July 2 (60 days before end of term) |
| PT OSAP Spring/Summer (application & supporting documentation) *Only for students in a part-time course load.* | June 29 (40 days before end of co-op) |
| Term | Deadline Date |
| 2025 Fall Term (courses) – Application | Oct 21/25 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Term (courses) – Supporting Documents | Nov 10/25 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Term (co-op) – Application | Nov 1/25 (60 days before end of term) |
| 2025 Fall Term (co-op) – Supporting Documents | Nov 21/25 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term (courses) – Sup Docs & Extension Form | Mar 16/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Winter Term (courses) – Sup Docs & Extension Form | Mar 21/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spr/Sum Term (courses) – Sup Doc & Extension Form | Jul 1/26 (40 days before end of term) |
| 2026 Spr/Sum Term (co-op) – Sup Doc & Extension Form | Jul 22/26 (40 days before end of term) |
2025 – 2026 PART-TIME OSAP DEADLINE DATES
IMPORTANT: Deadline dates are determined by the government and are strictly enforced by the Aid & Awards Office. We will not process applications and documentation received after the deadline dates.
NOTE: The deadline dates below are based on standard term dates. Some programs (i.e., MBA , Midwifery, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy) have earlier term end dates, which means that the deadline dates to apply for OSAP are also sooner. Please double-check with your program for the specific end date for your program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you apply for OSAP funding and upload your documents by the correct deadline date.
Part-Time OSAP Dates – Undergraduate and Graduate Students
All students need to submit a new part-time OSAP application for each term
| Academic Term | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| PT OSAP Intersession Term (application & supporting documentation) | April 21* (40 days before end of Intersession Term) |
| PT OSAP Spring Session (application & supporting documentation) | May 11 (40 days before end of term) |
| PT OSAP Summer Session (application & supporting documentation) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
| PT OSAP 2025 Spring/Summer Term (application & supporting documentation) | June 29 (40 days before end of term) |
*The 2025 Intersession Term runs from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 30. The deadline date to submit the application and supporting documentation is before the start of this term.
| Academic Terms | Application & Documentation Deadline Dates (40 days before end of term) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall – Undergraduate | Nov 9/25 |
| 2025 Fall – Graduate (except MBA) | Nov 21/25 |
| 2025 Fall – MBA | Nov 10/25 |
| 2026 Winter – Undergraduate | Mar 13/26 |
| 2026 Winter – Graduate (except MBA) | Mar 21/26 |
| 2026 Winter – MBA | Mar 16/26 |
| 2026 Intersession (undergrad only) | Apr 19/26* |
| 2026 Spring Session (undergrad only) | May 10/26 |
| 2026 Summer Session (undergrad only) | Jul 5/26 |
| 2026 Spring/Summer – Undergraduate | Jul 5/26 |
| 2026 Spring/Summer – Graduate (except MBA) | Jul 22/26 |
| 2026 Spring/Summer – MBA | Jul 1/26 |
*The Intersession term runs from Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 29th. The deadline date to submit the application and supporting documentation is before the start of this term.
2025 – 2026 INTEREST-FREE STATUS DEADLINES
IMPORTANT: Deadline dates are determined by the government and are strictly enforced by the Aid & Awards Office. We will not process applications received after the deadline dates.
NOTE: The deadline dates below are based on standard term dates. Some programs (i.e., MBA , Midwifery, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy) have earlier term end dates, which means that the deadline dates to apply for OSAP are also sooner. Please double-check with your program for the specific end date for your program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you apply for interest-free status by the correct deadline date.
| 2025 Fall Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Aug. 17, 2025 |
| MBA (courses) | Aug 24, 2025 |
| MBA (co-op) | Aug. 17, 2025 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Aug. 17, 2025 |
| 2025 Fall Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Nov. 28, 2025 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| MBA (courses) | Nov 29, 2025 |
| MBA (co-op) | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| 2026 Winter Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Dec 17, 2025 |
| MBA (courses) | Dec 21, 2025 |
| MBA (co-op) | Dec. 17, 2025 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Dec. 17, 2025 |
| 2026 Winter Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Apr. 1, 2026 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Apr. 9, 2026 |
| MBA (courses) | Apr 4, 2026 |
| MBA (co-op) | Apr. 9, 2026 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Apr. 9, 2026 |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term Earliest Submission Dates (15 days before start of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Apr. 19, 2026 |
| Work Terms (Undergrad & MBA) | Apr. 16, 2026 |
| MBA (courses) | Apr 19, 2026 |
| MBA (co-op) | Apr. 16, 2026 |
| Graduate/Medicine | Apr. 16, 2026 |
| 2026 Spring/Summer Term Deadline Dates (21 days before end of term) | |
| Undergrad (courses) | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Undergrad (co-op) | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| MBA (courses) | Jul 20, 2026 |
| MBA (co-op) | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Graduate/Medicine (Level I & II) | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Medicine (Level III) | May. 10, 2026 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students on 16-month CO-OP placements will need to submit two CIFS applications to cover their full work placement.
For example:
Engineering Work Placement – September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
CIFS #1- September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
CIFS #2- September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
2024-2025 Fall/Winter Bursary Dates – Undergrads
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 12 |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 14 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 14 |
| Payment | General Bursaries are currently being reviewed and processed. Eligible students will see funds deposited in early to mid-March. Please monitor your financial aid information in Mosaic. |
2024-2025 Summer Bursary Dates – Undergrads
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | May 5 |
| Application Deadline | May 31 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | May 31 |
| Payment | one in spring session, one in summer session |
2024-2025 Bursary Dates – Grad Students
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 12 |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 14 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | Jan. 14 |
| Payment | Mid-February |
2024-2025 Bursary Dates – Medicine Students
* Physician Assistant Students will be assessed at the same time (No application required)
| Item | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Sept. 3 |
| Application Deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Payment | End of November |
2024-2025 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.
2024-2025 Travel & Exchange Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Jan. 1 |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | March 29 |
| Recipients Confirmed | Mid-End of April |
2024-2025 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 |
2024-2025 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 |
2024-2025 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 |
2024-2025 Rhodes Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Aug. 12 |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | Sept. 2 |
| Recipients Confirmed | Sept. 11 |
2024-2025 Renaissance Scholarship Dates
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | TBD |
| Application Deadline (AwardSpring and supporting documents) | TBD |
| Recipients Confirmed | TBD |
2024-2025 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 2024-2025 dates
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Work Program eligible dates of employment | Sept. 1, 2024 – April 15, 2025 |
| Employers submit job openings | June 25 – July 31 (approvals processed within 2 business days of submission) |
|
Student application opens in AwardSpring
|
Aug. 12 |
| Jobs posted on Mosaic under Career Opportunities | Aug. 12 |
| Student application closes | Feb. 28 |
Summer Work Program 2024-2025 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 13 |
| Item | Important Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | January 1, 2025 |
| Application Closes | July 15, 2025 |
| Payment | August/September |
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 $100 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
Future collection activity could impact your credit score with the credit bureau. If you have extenuating circumstances and have concerns about overdue balances, click here to book a virtual appointment to speak with our Student Accounts team or email student.billing@mcmaster.ca.