Before September: Getting enrolled

There are some tasks you’ll need to complete before the program begins. You’ll receive many emails from the GSJ program and from the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), which contain important information. We’ve also provided as much of that information as possible here in this handbook, for your reference.

Before September, GSJ will contact you at the email address you provided when you applied for the program. After the beginning of September, we will use only your @mcmaster.ca email.

First things first

We recommend starting with SGS’s Notes for successful applicants. One of the most important tasks is Activating your MacID, which you will then use to log into all McMaster’s tech systems.

Registering for courses

SGS has compiled lots of information about the enrolment process. We recommend reading through How to Enrol before starting. Beginning on July 5, you may register as a McMaster student through Mosaic.

Before August 1, you should be enrolled in the following core courses:

It might be later than August 2 before you’ve decided on your electives, but as long as you’re enrolled in the core courses, you have until September to get your electives confirmed. Before September 6, you should have selected and enrolled in your electives.

Clearing Conditions

When you received your offer of admission, there might have been conditions on your admission. For example, you might need to have your previous university send a transcript to show that you’ve completed your degree, or you might need to present a certified translation of your documents.

This advice from SGS provides lots of detail about how to clear your conditions. You might also find this advice from GSJ useful. Make sure to start this process with enough time to complete it before December 1. If you need help, Angie in the GSJ office can give you advice.