To be considered eligible for the My OWN McMaster pathway, you must meet the following criteria:: 

• You are considered a mature student (as defined by McMaster University). This means you have not attended secondary school or college on a full-time basis for at least two years
• You have not graduated from an undergraduate degree program 
• You meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years
• You have submitted the My OWN McMaster application form and completed all required documentation

Note:  Current undergraduate degree students with McMaster University are not eligible for the My OWN McMaster pathway.  These students should consult with their Faculty Academic Advisor about the possibility of applying CCE courses to their degree program.  

Application Process

Applicants should review the admission requirements before submitting the application.  The Centre for Continuing Education does not evaluate admission documentation unless an application is submitted. Applications are accepted all year!

Applicants must submit a completed application package which includes the following items:

• Current Resume
• A letter of intent (250-500 words) outlining reasons for applying to this program, learning goals, and suitability for the My OWN McMaster pathway
• Official transcripts of previous academic study from an accredited institution
• Payment of the $59 application fee

Admission status is updated within 4-6 weeks of CCE’s receipt of the application package.

For detailed instructions on how to submit your application, proceed to https://mcmastercce.ca/application-process.