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, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Leadership & Civic Studies (Wilson College) (due February 1, 2026)
- Business *optional submission* (due April 17, 2026)
- Integrated Business & Humanities (due February 2, 2026)
- Bachelor of Technology (due January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Computer Science (due January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Engineering (due January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- iBioMed – Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (due January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET)
- Honours Health Sciences (due early/mid-February 2026)
- Midwifery (Identity and Admissions Survey due February 1, 2026)
- Nursing (Students sign up via CASPer for testing date)
- iArts – Integrated Arts (due February 2, 2026)
- Honours Integrated Science (due February 2, 2026, at noon ET)
Above Level I Programs with a Supplementary Application:
- Actuarial & Financial Mathematics (due May 8, 2026)
- Engineering (due April 16, 2026)
- Computer Science (due April 16, 2026)
- Honours Health Sciences (due early May 2026)
- Health Sciences Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization Program (due February 1, 2026)
- Justice, Political Philosophy & Law (due April 30, 2026)
- Nursing – Accelerated Stream (applicants sign up for a CASPer testing date)
- Physician Assistant (The supplementary application will be released by February 20 and must be completed by noon (ET) on February 26, 2026)
- Social Work (Honours) (due February 2, 2026)
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.