Student News
Messages to students from DeGroote faculty, staff, and partners.
Part-time v.s. Full-time Studies 101
Not sure how many courses you have to take to be considered a full-time student v.s. a part-time student? Check out this quick overview for everything you need to know. … more
I’m In My Final Year and I Have a Question About Graduation
You may be wondering “how do I know that I’m graduating this year?” or “what do I need to go to graduate or declare a minor?” Find out the answers to all of your questions in the new Graduation Checklist. … more
Virtual Drop-In Hours With Sue McCracken Are Back! | Sept 16 at 4 p.m.
Every other Wednesday at 4 p.m., Sue opens her “virtual” door to answer all your questions in the #ask-sue Discord channel. Next week’s topic: How can we help you? … more
Learn About the Business Side of Entertainment With New Courses this Fall & Winter
McMaster Alumnus and Hollywood writer/director/producer, Harris Golberg, returns this fall and winter to teach four new courses in Business and Humanities that explore the ins and outs of the entertainment business. … more
How is DeGroote Getting First-Year Students Ready for the Virtual Fall Term?
A special message for our new students and their parents: We surveyed our incoming cohort of first-year Commerce students to find out what they were anxious about for the new semester. Watch Jennifer McCleary’s video to hear what we learned (and what we are doing with this information). … more
Selecting a Personal Interest Course (PIC) on Mosaic
The Personal Interest Course (PIC) option is designed to encourage students to explore interests outside of their program without affecting their Cumulative GPA. … more
Last Day For Fall Course Enrollment and Changes is September 16
Next Wednesday is the last day to register for or change your fall classes. Take some time this week to ensure you are meeting your program requirements, and use our resources if you need more information or assistance. … more
Why is My Course Not Showing Up on Avenue to Learn?
There is a two-day delay between registering for your course on Mosaic and it appearing on Avenue to Learn. Use our steps to troubleshoot and reach out to your course instructor if you have any questions. … more
Sections of Commerce 4PA3 Moving to a Blended (In-person) Format this Fall
Five sections of 4PA3 (C04, C07, C08, C13, C15) have been selected to move to a blended format. If you are registered in one of these sections but prefer to move to a virtual format, please follow the instructions by this Friday at 3 p.m. … more
Do I Contact Student Services (Registrar’s Office) or Student Experience?
Check out (and bookmark!) this handy chart to quickly direct your questions to the right team of experts. … more
Complete our September Checklist to Make Sure You Are Meeting Your Program Requirements
Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure you are on track to fulfill your requirements before the Wednesday, September 16 enrollment changes deadline. … more
Need to Speak to an Academic Advisor? Book a Zoom Appointment via OSCARplus
Our Academic Advisors are continuing to support you virtually through the Zoom platform, to answer any questions you may have. … more