APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 ADMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER 2011. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.

ALL applications must be received on-line. The system opens in November of each year.  You may either click on the Online Application link or use https://gradapplication.mcmaster.ca/account/instructions.asp. PLEASE NOTE: the minimum acceptable average for consideration of admission is B plus (77-79%).  The application deadline is March 1, 2012.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. One official ORIGINAL transcript of academic work completed to date, sent directly from the issuing institution. If the final transcript does not show that a completed degree has been conferred, an official copy of your diploma is also required.
2. Two Confidential Reports on Applicant for Admission (Word, PDF or WordPerfect) from instructors most familiar with your academic work.  Referees are able to upload their confidential assessments directly to the on-line admission site and receive an auto-email telling them that a student has listed them as a referee.
3. If English is not your native language, an official copy of your TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English is required. A MINIMUM TOEFL score of 580 (or 237) for the Faculty of Science.
4. Statement of interest in pursuing graduate studies.
5. Transcripts and statements of interest should be forwarded directly to Graduate Studies, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Ivor Wynne Centre 219C, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.

APPLICATION FEE
Applications must be accompanied by the required $100.00 application fee. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in Canadian dollars by means of a credit card payment or a cheque drawn on a Canadian bank make payable to McMaster University. Cheques drawn on Canadian banks should also include a $15.00 processing fee for a total of $115.00. If paying by cheque it should be forwarded directly to the School of Graduate Studies.

Additional Information

1. If appropriate, list on a separate sheet any research, teaching, or work experience related to your proposed area of specialization.
2. Applicants are urged to declare any disabilities, as well as to provide details concerning accommodations provided by their previous educational institutions, at the time of application. Such declaration is encouraged particularly in cases where it is felt that the disability may have affected past academic performance, and/or where accommodation may be required in order for the student to be successful in his/her graduate program. The School of Graduate Studies policy with regard to students with disabilities is to be found in section 6 of the School of Graduate Studies Calendar. The full policy and further information may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies or the Centre for Student Development, PHONE 905 525 9140 ext. 24354; FAX 905 528  3749.