What are Supplementary Applications?
Supplementary applications are extra components that accompany some of our program applications. They help us learn more about you.
The format and requirements for each supplementary application vary depending on the program. Some are called “Electronic Creative Submissions” or “CASPer Assessments” which have different requirements. Make sure that you’re aware of the requirements and deadlines for each program application.
What programs have Supplementary Applications and when are they due?
Level I Programs with a Supplementary Application:
- Arts & Science (due February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Honours Health Sciences (due mid February 2025)
- Bachelor of Technology (due January 30, 2025 by noon ET)
- Business *optional submission* (due February 3, 2025)
- Computer Science (due January 30, 2025 by noon ET)
- Engineering (due January 30, 2025 by noon ET)
- iArts – Integrated Arts (due February 3, 2025)
- Integrated Business & Humanities (due February 3, 2025)
- Integrated Science (due February 3, 2025 by noon ET)
- iBioMed – Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (due January 30, 2025 by noon ET)
- Midwifery (Students sign up via CASPer for testing date)
- Nursing (Students sign up via CASPer for testing date)
- Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement (due February 3, 2025)
Above Level I Programs with a Supplementary Application:
- Actuarial & Financial Mathematics (due May 8, 2025)
- Engineering (due April 18, 2024 by noon ET)
- Honours Health Sciences (due early May 2025)
- Health Sciences Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization Program (due February 1, 2025)
- Justice, Political Philosophy & Law (due April 30, 2025)
- Nursing – Accelerated Stream (Students sign up for testing date)
- Physician Assistant (The supplementary application will be released by February 21 and must be completed by noon (ET) on February 27, 2025)
- Social Work (Honours) (due February 1, 2025)
Important information about Supplementary Applications
If you’re submitting a supplementary application, here are a few important considerations:
- Your supplementary application status may not show as “Complete” on your checklist until after the supplementary application deadline.
- Faculty of Engineering supplementary applications are completed through the Kira Talent platform. If you’re applying to multiple programs within the Faculty, you only need to complete the Kira Talent supplementary application once.
- If you’re applying to Midwifery and/or multiple McMaster Nursing sites (McMaster/Mohawk), you only have to complete CASPer once.