How To Apply

1.1 Explore your options

• McMaster has 25 direct-entry undergraduate programs. Find the one that’s right for you.

1.2 Check your admission requirements

• Research and compare program requirements with our Admission Requirements tool.

1.3 Know your dates and deadlines

• Mark your calendars with all your important application dates.

2.1 Ready to apply?

• You know what you want to apply for. Now it’s time to get everything together.

2.2 Submit application on OUAC

• To apply, you’ll need to visit the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
  • Current Ontario high school students
  • All other high school applicants
  • Non-high school applicants (transfer students, visiting/returning students, etc.)

3.1 Complete Your Applicant Checklist

• Log into applicant portal to access your application
  • Ontario High School Applicants
  • All Other Applicants
• Complete the general checklist below:
  • Make @McMaster.ca a safe sender
  • Submit documents
  • Complete supplementary applications
  • Submit English language proficiency and more.
• If you have extenuating circumstances that you believe have impacted your academics, and you would like to share this information with us, please use the Request for Special Consideration form.
• The deadline to submit is May 1st, and it must be done before you get an admissions decision. Late submissions won’t be accepted.

3.2 Stay connected

• Connect with us. Our team offers webinars, live information events, and live chat to help you at every step.

4.1 Accept Your offer

• Congratulations, you’ve received an offer! Here’s how to accept your offer of admission.

4.2 Clear your conditions

• After you accept your offer, you’ll need to clear any conditions.

5.1 Join Your Incoming Class

• It’s time to join your fellow Marauders and get ready for your first semester!