Enrolment verification

Enrolment verification letters are available to all current students. These are official documents that can verify your enrolment status as a student at McMaster. They only reflect information that is active in your student record, including: study period dates, full time or part time status, program, level of study and program duration.

Before submitting a request:

The Office of the Registrar does NOT provide enrolment verification for:

 

You may need an enrolment verification letter for a variety of reasons, including: studying abroad, renewing your study permit, or applying for employment. It’s important to confirm which type of letter you need and any specific requirements set by the organization requesting it.

There are two ways to submit your request depending on the letter type listed on this page:

1. Mosaic self-service

  • Log into Mosaic > Student Centre
  • Select the ‘Enrollment/Financial letters’ option from the drop down menu
  • Complete the Enrollment/Financial letters Request Option
  • Select your preferred delivery option: download, email, or print
  • Submit your request

2. Parchment ordering services:Parchment credentials are securely delivered with  blue ribbon verification and are considered authenticated by the university.

  • Order through the “Undergraduate Verification” credential. The cost of this service is $3.00 USD
  • If you would like your letter mailed to a third party via Canada Post, please add the mailing address to the special instructions text box or explain your request in a document and upload it to your order in Parchment.

Please allow 10-15 business days  for processing of any custom verification letters.

 

RESP/Enrolment Letter

This letter is accepted for RESP and CPP submissions. It includes the student’s name, primary address, MacCard (student ID) number, term of enrolment, term dates, enrolment status, level of enrolment and level of program, degree and program name.

Note: This letter is not accepted for Study Permit Extension applications.

To request this letter, navigate to your Mosaic Student Centre > Select the ‘Enrollment/Financial letters’ option from the drop down menu > Complete the Enrollment/Financial letters Request Option > Select your preferred delivery option > Submit

RESP/Enrolment LetterDownload from Mosaic

Course Enrolment Letter

Available for all terms with enrolment.

It includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, enrolment term, enrolment status (part-time or full-time) and courses.

Note: This letter is not accepted for Study Permit Extension applications.

Course Enrolment LetterDownload from Mosaic

Non-enrolment Letter

For students who are not actively enrolled in a specific term. It includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, term and enrolment status

Non-enrolment LetterDownload from Mosaic

Final Term Grad Letter

Available for students enrolled in their final term.

It includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, level, degree and plan name, current term enrolment status and expected conferral month.

Note: This letter is not accepted for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications

Final Term Grad LetterOrder via Parchment

 

Study Permit Extension Letter

International students can request a Study Permit Extension Letter through Parchment ordering services to extend their study permit as well as students who require enrolment confirmation for their entire academic enrolment. Please allow 10-15 business days to process the request.

The letter includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, all enrolment terms and dates, status, degree, level, program duration, pending course work/co-op work terms and expected graduation term.

Study Permit Extension LetterOrder via Parchment

For Post Graduate Work Permit Letters, visit the graduation verification webpage.

 

Cumulative GPA letter

Generated by special request for current students. The letter will reflect the most recent calculated cGPA (Cumulative GPA).

Navigate to Parchment ordering services, select ‘confirmation of enrolment’ from the drop-down menu and add the request through special instructions. 

Cumulative GPA letterOrder via Parchment

MELD program completion letter

For students who have completed the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program successfully and have been enrolled in their academic program. It includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, MELD completion term dates and program enrollment eligibility (includes the program’s approximate length and start date)

MELD program completion letterDownload from Mosaic

MELD repeat letter

Available for students that have been approved to retake the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program. 

MELD repeat letterOrder via Parchment

 

Confirmation of fees and payments

It includes a summary and detailed breakdown of all charges and payments for the current academic year. Special requests can be considered and are to be made in the special instructions.

Confirmation of fees and paymentsOrder via Parchment

Invoice

Available by term. It includes the student’s name, MacCard (student ID) number, program, plan, level, enrolment status, tuition, supplementary fees, residence, meals, UHIP and payments applied. 

InvoiceDownload from Mosaic

If you’re an undergraduate student and the required letter is not available through Mosaic’s self‑serve options, you can submit a request for a custom Enrolment Verification Letter through Parchment ordering services.

Parchment is McMaster’s secure service for sending official documents. It allows you to request the same letters available in Mosaic self service, as well as custom documents. All documents issued through Parchment include blue ribbon verification, which confirms they are officially authenticated by the university. 

Current undergraduate students pay $3.00 USD when ordering through the Undergraduate Verification credential.

Letters can only include information that is currently active in your student record. Please review the details provided in each letter carefully. It’s important to choose the correct type of letter and ensure it meets any specific requirements set by the organization requesting the document. 

Students may request official verification letters and have them sent to a third party. The letter can be delivered in one of the following ways:

  • Downloaded as a pdf and sent by the student via email
  • Emailed directly through Parchment 
  • Mailed via Canada Post by either:
    • Entering the mailing address in the special instructions text box or
    • Uploading a document with the request and address details in Parchment
  • If required, students may also bring their letter to RO Student Services to have it embossed.

 

Your request may be declined because the requested information cannot be verified by the Office of the Registrar or because the incorrect verification service was selected.
Common reasons include:
  • Requested information is not available in Mosaic
  • Incorrect verification type selected
  • Missing supporting documentation
  • You are not eligible for the requested letter

Students must be in an upper-year degree program for an expected graduation date to be determined. Level I and transition programs are generally ineligible for an expected grad date.

Common reasons are incomplete documentation or inaccessible links/portals. Please ensure your document is completed with your relevant sections and is in an accessible format before submission

Yes, you can submit a request for a custom letter or upload a form to be completed through Parchment ordering services. Parchment credentials are securely delivered with  blue ribbon verification and are considered authenticated by the university. 

Please review the letter description carefully before submitting your request. If you are unsure which letter best meets your needs, contact us.