For our precise application deadlines (based on your academic background), McMaster’s admission decision timing plan and our admission requirements, please refer to the Admission Requirements page.
The following tables summarize some of our important dates and deadlines. Submission of applications and documentation by the outlined deadlines will ensure timely processing of your file.
Please note: All programs have enrolment limits and may become full prior to published deadlines. The University reserves the right not to accept applications or amendments submitted after a program is filled. You are advised to submit your application and/or amendments well in advance of the deadlines given below.
| FALL-WINTER SESSION | ||
| Program | Applications | Mandatory Supplementary Applications |
| Arts & Science | February 1 | February 1 |
| Health Sciences I | February 1 | February 1 |
| Health Sciences (Above Level I) | April 15 | April 15 |
| Honours Integrated Sciences I | February 1 | February 1 |
| Midwifery (including submission of all official transcripts) | February 1 | February 1 |
| Physician Assistant (including submission of all official transcripts) Note: Program not open to International Applicants | February 1 | February 1 |
| Social Work | December 1 | March 1 |
| Nursing I- Secondary School Applicants | May 1 | Not Applicable |
| Nursing (University transfer applicants from programs other than Nursing and applicants from college pre-health programs) | February 1 | February 1 |
| Nursing (Transfers from Nursing programs at another university) | Contact the McMaster Nursing program office 905-525-9140 ext.22232 for information on transfer options and application procedures | Contact the McMaster Nursing program office 905-525-9140 ext.22232 for information on transfer options and application procedures |
| Nursing Basic-Accelerated Stream (Above level I) | February 1 | February 1 |
| ALL OTHER MCMASTER PROGRAMS FOR FALL-WINTER SESSION | ||
| Application Deadline | Supporting Documentation Deadline | |
| Ontario High School Applicants | January 11 | May 15 |
| Domestic Applicants | May 1 | May 15 |
| International Applicants | April 1 | April 1 |
| B.Tech Degree Completion Program Only – January entry | November 1 | November 15 |
| SPRING-SUMMER SESSION | ||
| Domestic Deadline | International Deadline | |
| May Entry (Term 1 or 3) | April 1 | April 1 |
| Supporting Documentation for May entry | April 1 | April 1 |
| June Entry (Term 2) | May 15 | May 15 |
| Supporting Documentation for June entry | May 15 | May 15 |
| Former McMaster Students RE-ADMISSION/RE-INSTATEMENT DEADLINES FOR FALL-WINTER SESSION | ||
| Domestic Deadline | International Deadline | |
| Re-instatement Deadline | June 30 | June 30 |
| Re-admission Deadline | July 15 | July 15 |
| Nursing Deadline | February 1 | February 1 |