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Leadership & Civic Studies I (Wilson College)

McMaster University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including English.
  • Admission is by selection, using grades and the required written supplementary application.
McMaster Fall 2027 Ontario Wilson College admission selector
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

September 2027 first-year entry through OUAC code MWC.

McMaster Fall 2027 Ontario Wilson College admission selector
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic documents for your applicant category
    • Canadian high school applicants outside Ontario upload the requested records to the Applicant Portal. Uploaded records can support initial review; accepted conditional offers require final official transcripts. Current Ontario high school applicants follow the separate instructions rather than sending unrequested records.
    McMaster transcripts and documentsMcMaster transcripts and documents
  4. Step 4English test results, if required
    • When English proficiency evidence is required, IELTS, TOEFL and other accepted test results must come directly from the testing centre.
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  5. Step 5Apply through OUAC using MWC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Activate your McMaster MacID and open the applicant portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Submit the required Wilson College supplementary application. Answer four questions with a limit of 150 words each. Choose one of two prompts for the final response.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Upload supporting documents if requested. McMaster receives current Ontario high-school grades from OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Required for all first-year Leadership & Civic Studies I applicants.

Wilson College Fall 2027 written supplementary application

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 120 units across four levels, with up to 48 Level I units.
  • Complete coursework in Ethics, Governance and Democracy and Justice, Human Rights and Communities. Of the 18 units from these lists, nine must be Humanities and nine Social Sciences.
ReferencesMcMaster Leadership & Civic Studies I overview and second major optionsWilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirementsMcMaster Faculty of Humanities 2026–27 Wilson College curriculum reviewMcMaster 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, WILSON course listingsMcMaster Foundations of Community Engagement courseWilson College year-by-year program and 120-hour placement
Grades and academic standing
  • Complete Leadership & Civic Studies I with at least a 5.0 GPA and meet the requirements of the intended second Honours major.
ReferencesMcMaster Leadership & Civic Studies I overview and second major optionsWilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirementsMcMaster Faculty of Humanities 2026–27 Wilson College curriculum reviewMcMaster 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, WILSON course listingsMcMaster Foundations of Community Engagement courseWilson College year-by-year program and 120-hour placement
Work and practical requirements
  • Complete the specified second-major courses and electives, plus the final placement and capstone.
ReferencesMcMaster Leadership & Civic Studies I overview and second major optionsWilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirementsMcMaster Faculty of Humanities 2026–27 Wilson College curriculum reviewMcMaster 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, WILSON course listingsMcMaster Foundations of Community Engagement courseWilson College year-by-year program and 120-hour placement

Program facts

Published thresholdMid-80s or higher

Ontario high-school applicants

Wilson College Fall 2027 application instructionsWilson College Fall 2027 application instructions
Work experiencePlacement details
McMaster 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, WILSON course listingsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

These are second-major options after Level I. Some have limited enrolment or additional prerequisites.

Anthropology

Combined Honours BA

Explore archaeology, cultural practices and human evolution.

Published requirements

Courses

Level I · Foundations2 listed

Take the two Wilson courses and 24 units of Level I Humanities or Social Sciences courses and electives.

McMaster Leadership & Civic Studies I overview and second major options
Level II · Communication and community4 listed

Begin the second major and start a Leadership Portfolio.

Wilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirements
Level III · Civic research3 listed

Continue the second major, civic research and Leadership Portfolio.

Wilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirements
Level IV · Placement and capstone1 listed

The academic calendar specifies a minimum 120-hour volunteer placement across fall and winter. Complete a capstone and share the work at a year-end symposium.

Wilson College four-year Combined Honours BA requirements
Elective choices
  • Choose Level I courses with the second major in mind. Economics and Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour have recommended high-school preparation beyond entry to Wilson College.
  • Upper-year electives and access to some courses depend on the second major and the course calendar.
Study locations
Campus
Wilson College’s office is on the seventh floor of Togo Salmon Hall.Wilson College contact and location

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Public service
  • Community organizations
  • Social enterprise
  • Education
  • Health
  • Environmental planning
Career sectorsWilson College potential career pathways and experiential learningWilson College year-by-year program and 120-hour placementMcMaster 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, WILSON course listings
Scope and qualifications

The program publishes potential sectors and an academic placement requirement. Graduate job examples and an employment rate are not yet published.

Career sectors identified by Wilson College. Its first cohort is still completing the degree.

Costs

Wilson College Leadership & Civic Studies I

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Full-time first-year calculator estimate · CAD

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Tuition$6,163.20 est.
Books and supplies$1,215 est.
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

University calculator estimates · Ancillary fees excluded

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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