College Transfer Students
As a college transfer student, you’re embarking on a transformative journey within one of Canada’s leading institutions for social sciences education. At McMaster, we foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, innovative research, and active community engagement.
Our faculty is dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of disciplines, from sociology to psychology, economics to political science.
Join us at McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences, where you can turn your passion for understanding society into a meaningful and impactful academic experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations on being admitted to the Faculty of Social Sciences! We recommend that you connect with an Academic Advisor to begin planning your next steps like course selection.
No, when you apply for admission you are automatically assessed for transfer credit. If you receive an offer of admission you will also receive a separate letter outlining your transfer credit.
Before you officially begin in enroling in courses, we also recommend that you connect with an Academic Advisor.
Additional support on enroling in classes can be found on the Registrar’s Office website.
If a course is mandatory for your degree requirements and it is closed, please contact the department that administers the course directly and inquire about permission to enrol in the full course. If permission is given, the department will set Mosaic up so you can enrol yourself. If this isn’t possible, keep checking to see if a seat opens up.
You can find all of the pre-requisite courses by visiting the Undergraduate Calendar. Prerequisites and antirequisites will be listed under the course description in the Course Listings section for the most recent year.
You can choose a 3-year Bachelor of Arts program after you have completed 18 units (or 6 courses).
You can choose a 4-years Honours Bachelor of Arts program after you have completed 24 units (or 9 courses).
You can apply for a major in April.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic assistance and related supports to students with documented needs at McMaster. Visit the Student Accessibility Services website for more information.
You can apply to, and get more information about scholarships and bursaries through the McMaster Aid and Awards website.
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