Request forms

Upload paper forms to MacDrive

MacDrive is McMaster University’s cloud server where you can share your files with us. Similar to DropBox, it allows you to securely submit forms, requests and supporting documentation for review and assessment.

A few things to note when uploading your forms:

  • Please do not include banking information on the form.
  • Sign with a written or digital signature.
  • Use the “edit text and image” function when completing the PDF fillable form to avoid uploading a blank document (“fill and sign” does not always work).
  • Upload only one file to the MacDrive folder.
  • Your file name should be Student ID_Last Name, First Initial_Type of Form.
  • Forms are not accepted by mail or fax.

After convocation diploma delivery

If you are a recent grad (up to one calendar year after your convocation) and haven’t yet received your diploma, you can request the delivery of your original diploma by filling out the After Convocation Diploma Delivery form and upload it to MacDrive.

Upload diploma delivery form

Diploma replacement

Fill out the Diploma Replacement form to request a reprint of your diploma and upload it to MacDrive. Learn more about diploma replacement.

If you are requesting to reprint your diploma with a change to your name, please upload both the Name Change form and the diploma replacement form to the diploma replacement MacDrive folder.

Upload diploma replacement form

Listener application

Interested in taking university courses at McMaster, but not for credit? Apply to become a  listener by uploading the Listener form to MacDrive.

Upload listener form

Name change requests for current students and alumni

If you are a current student or alumni, request a formal name change on your student record by completing and uploading the Name Change form to MacDrive.

Upload name change form

Name change requests for graduating students

If you are a graduating student, request a formal name change on your student record by completing and uploading the Name Change form to MacDrive.

Upload name change form

Reinstatement form

If you are not able to continue at the University and you wish to apply for reinstatement, you must submit a Reinstatement Request form by the appropriate deadline.

Upload reinstatement form

Re-read application

A re-read appeal is when you question your grade or assessment and allege error in the academic assessment of your work on the part of an instructor or a committee. Please review the details regarding a re-read appeal on the McMaster Secretariat website before submitting. Download the Re-read Application (Form A) and submit it to our MacDrive folder.

Upload re-read application form

Online request forms

PDF Transcript Requests

An official transcript can be emailed to another Canadian educational institution or trusted partner. Please connect with a Student Services Professional via our online chat for more information.

Request a PDF transcript

Barcode Request Form

Request a barcode to activate your MacID and access Mosaic.

Request a barcode

Continuing Status Request Form

Recent graduates who want to enrol in courses can submit a request for continuing status enrolment.

Submit a continuing status request

Certification Letter Request Form

Certification letters are available in both digital copy and hard copy form. Digital letters are available through self-service in the Mosaic Student Center. Hard copy letters must be requested through the link and are mailed via Canada Post to the address provided. Please allow 10 business days for processing.

Submit a certification letter

Certification Letter Request Form – International Students

International students can request a certification letter for immigration, visa, work or study permit purposes. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.

Submit a certification letter

Student Card Request Form

Replacement student cards are mailed via Canada Post on a monthly basis. A $30 fee applies.

Submit a student card request

MacDrive upload links

MacDrive is McMaster University’s cloud server where you can share your files with us. Similar to DropBox, it allows you to securely submit forms, requests and supporting documentation for review and assessment.

Tips to avoid processing delays:

  • Make sure submitted file is named properly: Student ID_Last Name, First Initial_Type of Form
  • Complete the personal information section on your form before uploading
  • Sign your form in writing or with a digital signature
  • Confirm your mailing address in Mosaic
  • You won’t receive a confirmation email, so watch for the green dot that indicates a successful upload

Enrolment verification forms

Including RESP, CPP, United Nations and Education background screening forms.

Upload link

Mosaic record changes

Including documentation for international fee exemptions, status changes, gender and birth date edits and more. Please do not upload name change forms to this link.

Upload link

Transcript attachments

Institutional cover pages that you would like enclosed with your official transcript (your transcript request is completed through Mosaic).

Upload link

Self-serve options

Both students and alumni can access the following services from the Student Centre in Mosaic. Need access? Please complete the barcode request form.

Looking to upload OSAP documentation? You can do so through the OSAP portal.

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