The department revises course outlines every term, with new outlines typically available online one month before the term starts.
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Plan Ahead for Success! Take a look at our spring and summer courses to help keep your Winter and Fall 2026 plans on track. Check out the academic calendar for course descriptions and prerequisites
Our Spring/Summer courses will be held online, except Econ 2YY3. * Indicating in person testing. Off campus/in person testing is an option for 2Y03, please refer to the Guidelines for Off-Campus Final Examination document.
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Academic advising guides students in navigating their educational journey by helping them select courses, plan their degree path, and connect with academic resources.
This page will explain how to drop and add courses, including important deadlines and the process for making changes to your schedule.
A letter of permission is an official document that allows a student to take courses at another institution for credit towards their degree at McMaster.
The academic calendar includes information on academic programs, course offerings, descriptions, prerequisites, scheduling details, and policies for a specific academic year.