Important upcoming Fall 2022 term dates
| Item | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, September 6 |
| Last day for enrolment and course changes (drop/add) | Wednesday, September 14 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: No classes | Friday, September 30 |
| Mid-term recess(es) | Monday, October 10 to Sunday, October 16 |
| Last day for withdrawing from courses without failure by default | Friday, November 11 |
| Test and examination restriction | Friday, December 2 to Thursday, December 8 |
| Classes end | Thursday, December 8 |
| Final examinations | Friday, December 9 to Thursday, December 22 |
| Deferred examinations | Tuesday, February 21 to Friday, February 24 |
Link to the Office of the Registrar's Enrollment Dates page: https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/dates-and-deadlines/#tab-10
Advising Office Hours
The Academic Advising services team has in-person operations Mon – Fri in KTH 129
The Advising team is also available remotely during regular office hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm. We will be working through communications generally in the order they have been received. Thank you for your patience.
Undergraduate Academics and General Inquiries: socscfac@mcmaster.ca
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 23772
Requests for appointments with advisors will continue to be through the Social Sciences portal: https://macservicedesk.mcmaster.ca/servicedesk/customer/portal/222
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Connect with an academic advisor
If you would like to contact an academic advisor with questions, or book an appointment, please use the "Connect with an advisor" button after glancing through the troubleshooting section. When you submit your request through the Social Sciences Student Services Portal our team will do their best to connect with you within 48 hours. Advisors may have both in-person and remote availability.
Remember, you must come prepared for all advising conversations. This includes writing your questions ahead of time, doing preliminary research on your program requirements, and review your Advisement Report from Mosaic.
Information for Level I students
Visit our Incoming Students webpage to view the Enrollment & First Year Information Guide, Level 1 program requirements and enrollment planning worksheets, and to see Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions for the Academic Support Team
Many questions or requests can be addressed quickly by members of our Academic Support Team. See General Inquires page for details.
We will respond to general inquiry calls and emails during our regular office hours. Don't forget to use your McMaster email for all communications and include your student number in your email or voicemail.
Please note: we anticipate a significant increase in the number of emails we receive. As a result wait times may be longer than usual. Please review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) listed on our General Inquires website to see if your question has already been asked and answered by our advisors.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m
Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 23772
Email: socscfac@mcmaster.ca
Procedures, Forms & Policies
Commonly used forms that you can download, print, fill out and bring to the Academic Advising Office in preparation for your appointment.
ILOP information
Students interested in pursuing courses at a University outside of Canada for McMaster University transfer credit must complete the ILOP (International Letter of Permission Form) and submit using the following portal: Social Sciences Student Services Portal. Approval by the Faculty of Social Sciences is required prior to enrolling in courses externally. For questions or concerns, please contact socscfac@mcmaster.ca
International Letter of Permission Form
Social Science Service Portal ILOP submission link