NEXT STEPS Congratulations on your offer of admission to McMaster! r! Between now and June 1st, you’ll be making g an important decision about which university to attend. Iff you decide to join us in the fall, we hope this checklist of key dates ates and deadlines will be a helpful reference for making your transition to McMaster a little easier!
Visit the campus tours.mcmaster.ca
Term II Campus Tours offered until April 5, 2012 Summer Campus Tours and Residence-Only Tours offered from May 14 - August 10, 2012 Registration is required so book your tours in advance
May @ MAC Open House May 12, 2012 tours.mcmaster.ca
Learn more about your program of study and options after first year Explore our beautiful campus and visit all of our residences
Accept your offer admission Deadline: June 1, 2012 www.ouac.on.ca
Review the step by step information on page 3
Applying to residence Deadline: June 1, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. EST
Academic Counselling End of June to Early July, 2012 (visit Faculty website for details – see back page for the url)
Academic advisors will be on-hand to help with course selection
Summer Orientation Session June 25-29, 2012 (tentative dates) http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/transition.html
Visit campus for a day and learn what to expect from university life Hear first year instructors talk about classroom expectations, academic skills and academic success Learn about common transition concerns from both a student and parent perspective
Online Course Registration & Payment Agreement Opens June 25-29, 2012 http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/guide
Register for your courses and complete payment agreement via SOLAR See page 7 for full details
http://housing.mcmaster.ca/residence_ admissions/index.html
Review the residence application process and complete the on-line application Submit $600 deposit See pages 4 and 5 for more details
Recommended time to apply for OSAP – Mid-May - Mid-June, 2012 http://osap.gov.on.ca/
Apply in this period if you intend to use OSAP as a funding option for your tuition and other fees Apply by mid-June (check OSAP website for final published date) if you wish to be considered for Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship
Submit New Student Form – July 15, 2012 Return this form found in your offer package to order your MAC Student ID Card
Apply for Fall/Winter Work-Study Program – August 1, 2012 http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/
Work-Study provides on-campus Employment opportunities for students who demonstrate financial need
Residence move-in September 1 and 2, 2012 Move into your home away from home Move-in schedule based on building will be communicated over the summer
Welcome Week September 1 - 9, 2012 http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/transition.html
Catch the spirit of MAC during a full week of activities at Welcome Week 2012
First day of class – September 6, 2012
YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
Conditional Offers –
IMPORTANT
All conditions related to your offer of admission are clearly outlined in the enclosed Offer of Admission Letter. Please review these conditions carefully and retain the letter for future reference. Failure to do so will result in your offer being rescinded. The university will conduct condition checking in mid-July as final grades are received from the OUAC. While we make every attempt to communicate the decision to rescind an offer of admission as soon as possible after receipt of final grades, it is possible that a student may have already registered for McMaster courses prior to official notification that their eir offer has been rescinded. For that reason, we strongly recommend that you do your own condition checking as soon as possible after June 30, 2012 and contact the Admissions Office directly if you feel that your offer may be in jeopardy. opardy.
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All offers of admission must be successfully accepted online at www.ouac.on.ca by
Step-by-step on how to accept your offer of admission Follow the steps to the right to ensure that you successfully accept your offer. Failure to do so may result in your offer no longer being valid. Further instructions including a step-by-step video are available at: http://www.ouac.on.ca/ugrad-tutorials/ 1.
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Go to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website:
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You are not done yet! You will be taken to the “Applicant’s Declaration”
www.ouac.on.ca, follow the links to the OUAC 101 application and
page. Read the declaration and click “I Agree” in order to finish the
click on the online application link and then log in to your application.
submission process.
Click the “Choices/Offers” button (top menu bar), to view and/or
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If successfully submitted, you will IMMEDIATELY receive a confirmation
respond to your offers.
number on the last screen of the SUBMIT process. It is recommended that
Locate the offer you wish to accept and click on the “Offer” or
you print this page for future reference.
“Alternate Offer” link.
NOTE: If you do not get a confirmation number, you have NOT successfully
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Click accept or decline (if applicable), then click “Continue”.
accepted your offer of admission. Try again, beginning at step 1.
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When ready to submit all changes including responses to offers of
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admission, click one of the “Submit” buttons or links. 6.
Carefully review all information for accuracy and if you are satisfied click on the button which says, “I verify that the information above is correct as shown”.
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After submitting a response you will be locked out of your account for one business day. We recommend you log in to your account after this time to ensure that your response has been successfully added to your account. In the “Choices/Offers” section, a successfully submitted response will appear as “Accepted” in the “Applicant Response” column.
ABORIGINAL APPLICANTS All Aboriginal applicants (status and non-status First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples), are encouraged to contact the Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Officer (Jennie Anderson) to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal learners at McMaster, including student services, organizations, events, Indigenous focused academic programming, and funding/financial aid opportunities. To contact Jennie Anderson: arro@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 x:24325
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Residence is more than just where you live, it is your home away from home and it allows you to take advantage of all that McMaster has to offer. Read through the information below so you can learn more e about how to apply to residence!
housing.mcmaster.ca
RESIDENCE
Residence Admissions Highlights Residence status is indicated in your offer of admission letter.
Important Dates and Timelines for First-Year Applicants
If you are guaranteed residence, submit an on-line application and a $600 deposit by June 1, 2012 at 4:00pm EST to secure your residence space. (housing.mcmaster.ca/residence_admissions/app_instructions.html)
Mar 10, 2011
Application period opens: housing.mcmaster.ca/residence_admissions/ app_instructions.html
If you did not receive a residence guarantee you are welcome to apply to the waiting list – no deposit is required.
June 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. EST
Residence application deadline
The residence on-line application will provide you with an opportunity to indicate:
June 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. EST
Deposit deadline to maintain guaranteed status
June 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. EST
Deadline for application changes
June 8, 2012 at 4 p.m. EST
Deadline for Special Accommodation requests
Early to midJuly, 2012
Room assignments completed
July 6, 2012
Residence withdrawal deadline for receiving half ($300) of the deposit refund
Sept. 1 and 2, 2012
First year move-in by building (dates and times TBD)
- your room type preferences (ex. double, triple, apartment, suite) - a specific lifestyle (ex. all female, or theme-style residence) - your personal living habits – to help us better match you with a roommate(s) - specific roommate request - meal plan selection. - special accommodation needs (ex. medical, religious, learning or dietary conditions). Building/room assignments are done by random lottery (see residence assignment for more information). See the important dates to the right to ensure you complete everything on time!
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Complete move-in information will be sent to all residence students via email in late August
To find out more about Residence, visit housing.mcmaster.ca
For further enquiries, contact Residence Admissions: Email: resadmissions@mcmaster.ca Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 24342
Residence Cost
Residence Type
Residence fees below are for the 8-month academic year 2011-2012, and are inclusive of the $600 deposit. Meal plan costs are not included in the residence fees. For meal plan costs, please refer to page 6.
Traditional - Dormitory style buildings where students share washroom, kitchen and lounge areas
Room Type
Cost*
- Single, double, bunk and loft triple, triple and quad rooms
Bunk & Loft Triple Room
$4,320
- Co-ed buildings
Quad Room
$4,820
- All-female building/floors
Double/Triple Room
$5,095
- Meal plan required
Double Room with Washroom
$5,470
Single Room
$5,730
Apartment and Suite Style
Single Room with Washroom
$6,115
Apartment
$6,590
- A self-contained apartment or suite with kitchen or kitchenette, washroom and lounge facilities
Suite
$7,050
*Please check the Housing website for 2012-2013 fees.
- Each student has an individual bedroom within the apartment/suite - Co-ed buildings - Meal plan required – reduced meal plan available
Theme-Style Residences McMaster provides the following theme floors/houses to enhance and extend your learning experience outside of the classroom and into your residence home. Please note that these choices are available in selected buildings only. For detailed information, visit: housing.mcmaster.ca/residence_admissions/lifestyle_themes.html Edwards Hall: International House, La Maison Française Matthews Hall: Halcyon House (Quiet), Wellness House Brandon Hall: Substance-Free Floor Wallingford Hall: All Female Moulton Hall: All female floors - based on demand
Roommate Selection Process Most first-year students are housed with roommates. The online application has a profile section where you will tell us about yourself. We guarantee one roommate request if you have both: - received guaranteed residence offers - met the residence application and deposit deadline (June 1 by 4:00 p.m. EST)
Special Accommodation Requests Students who have medical, religious, learning or dietary conditions that may necessitate special accommodation must indicate this in the Special Accommodation section of the online residence application. Once your application is submitted, the Special Accommodation form will be sent to you via email. Return the application and appropriate documentation by 4:00 p.m. EST on June 8, 2012.
Residence Assignment A computerized lottery is used to determine the order in which bed spaces are assigned. This process takes into consideration, but does not guarantee, the preferences you list on your application. As each student is assigned, the computer checks to see if the first preference listed on the application form is available. If so, the student is assigned to that room. If not, the computer checks the next preference. This continues until the student is either assigned to one of their preferences, or in the event that none of their preferences are available, assigned to an available bed space.
- ranked your preferences identically, and - have requested and confirmed each other as roommates on the online residence application. Groups of three or four students wishing to live together in a bunk and loft triple, triple, or quad room may contact Residence Admissions for further information.
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hospitality.mcmaster.ca
MEAL PLANS Hospitality Services offers two types of meal plans: Residence and Off-Campus. Visit our website at http://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/mealplan/students.html for more details on which plan option is most suitable for you!
For further enquiries, contact Mac Express: Email: express@mcmaster.ca Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27448
Residence Meal Plan Costs (2011-2012 fees)*
Our plans work on a declining balance system, similar to bank debit cards and they are set up directly on your student ID card.
Group A = Full Meal Plan Group B = Reduced Meal Plan available for Bates and Mary E. Keyes residences only
All students living in residence at McMaster must purchase a meal plan. Before selecting your plan, read the terms and conditions of the Residence Meal Plan Policy posted here: http://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/mealplan/residence/policy.html. When living in traditional residence, you must purchase one of the Full plans. Students living in Bates or Mary E. Keyes Residence must purchase either a Full or Light plan (see diagram). Students with dietary needs must contact Hospitality Services for written conďŹ rmation that their needs can be met within the meal plan, before applying for residence.
Meal Plans Highlights: Currently, there are 20 dining locations on campus and 10 off-campus to offer you a variety of dining choices. Purchasing a meal plan offers you convenience, security, and savings (receive a discount on most food purchases on campus).
X-Large Group A $3,535 Group B $2,850
Off-Campus Meal Plans Hospitality Services is pleased to offer off-campus
Large
students two meal plans to suit their needs:
Group A $3,335 Group B $2,650
the Freedom Plan and the Term Plan. For more
Regular Group A $3,135 Group B $2,450
information and the application form, visit http://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/mealplan/ offcampus.html for more information.
Small Group A $2,935 Group B $2,250
Light Group A $2,785 Group B $2,100
Web Access To Your Plan: All account holders have access to their meal plan information online at http://mealcard.mcmaster.ca.
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* detailed breakdown of the Residence Meal Plan fees for 2012-2013 will be available on line by March 15, 2012
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/guide
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
Registering for your courses and confirming the Online Payment Agreement is the last major step in becoming a McMaster student. Follow these steps to ensure you are prepared for completing your on-line course registration!
Learn more about your academic program Review the online Undergraduate Calendar for program outlines, course descriptions, upper year program requirements, etc. http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/calendar
Academic Advising Still not sure which course(s) to take? Visit your faculty website (see back page) for course selection tutorials, or to find out when academic advising is available. Advising sessions typically run from late June to mid-July.
Review the Registration Guide Review this step-by-step guide and learn how to complete the on-line registration process. Screen-by-screen shots show you what to expect when registering for your courses. Access this handy registration guide at: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/guide
MUGSI (McMaster University Gateway to Student Information) Activate your MAC ID at: mugsi.mcmaster.ca Be sure to have your Student Number and Barcode Number (found on your offer letter) handy to complete this process.
SOLAR (Student Online Academic Registration) Open Date Check out when SOLAR will be available to you: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/guide
SOLAR First part to becoming a ‘fully registered” student Log onto MUGSI and select SOLAR to register for your courses All Undergraduate courses have enrolment capacities, so plan ahead and register as early as possible.
Payment Agreement Mandatory second part of becoming a “fully registered” student. (To be confirmed immediately following course selection on SOLAR) Should be reconfirmed each time changes are made to courses or financial information is available Pre-planning financially for university is important! Here is where to begin. http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/SAC_students_payment_funding.htm
New Student Form Complete and return the New Student Form found in your offer package to the Office of the Registrar by July 15, 2012 Once you are fully registered, your new McMaster student card and validation stickers will be mailed to you in August.
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS If you need help with... Website
Email/Phone
Accessibility Needs
http://sas.mcmaster.ca
sas@mcmaster.ca
Admissions
www.mcmaster.ca/future
ask.mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140 ext. 23650
Financial Aid & Scholarships
http://osap.gov.on.ca http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/highschool-facts-forms.html
osap@mcmaster.ca awards@mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140 ext. 24319
Hospitality (Food) Services
http://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/
hospitality@mcmaster.ca (905)525-9140 ext. 24422
Student Accounts (Paying Fees)
www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/SAC_students.htm
student.accounts@mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140 ext. 24478
Picking Courses
See chart below with details by Faculty
Residence Application and Move-In
http://housing.mcmaster.ca/residence_admissions/index.html
SOLAR (Student Online Academic Registration)
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/guide
Summer Orientation Programs
http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/transition.html
studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca (905)525-9140 ext. 24254
Faculty/Program
Website
Arts & Science Program
www.mcmaster.ca/artsci
artsci@mcmaster.ca
Bachelor of Technology
www.learningin3d.ca
btech4u@mcmaster.ca
Business
http://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/UG/business1.html
buscom@mcmaster.ca
Computer Science & Engineering
http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/departments.html
willsal@mcmaster.ca
Health Sciences Program
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/
bhsc@mcmaster.ca
Humanities & Music
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/newstudents/
humanities@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Science:
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/associatedean/
science@mcmaster.ca
* Environmental & Earth Sciences
- click “Undergraduate Students”
http://mcmasteru.intelliresponse.com/currentstudents/
resadmissions@mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140 ext. 24342 (905) 525-4600
Faculty Contacts
* Integrated Science * Kinesiology * Life Sciences * Mathematics & Statistics * Medical Radiation Sciences * Physical Sciences Nursing
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/
buacjh@mcmaster.ca benedev@mcmaster.ca
Social Sciences
http://www.socsci.mcmaster.ca/FirstYear/first_year.html
socscfac@mcmaster.ca