Facilitated Admissions for Self-Identifying Indigenous Students

sge’:no, shé:kon, aaniin, boozhoo, taanishi, ateliha, hello! Use this page to learn more about the programs with facilitated admissions processes for self-identifying Indigenous students.

Have questions or need support with your application?

Reach out to Emily Faubert, Indigenous Recruitment & Admissions Specialist:

Email: issrec@mcmaster.ca
Phone: 905-537-8467
Microsoft Teams: @faubee1
Office: L.R. Wilson Hall, Room 1811

Health Sciences: Facilitated Admissions Self-Identification (FIAP)

With an understanding that Indigenous learners can face specific barriers or challenges when pursuing higher education, schools and programs within McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences have facilitated admissions streams for applicants with Indigenous North American (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) ancestry. This process is intended to provide equitable access to Indigenous applicants and aligns with the intent of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action.

Applicants wishing to apply through McMaster’s FIAP need to complete the self-identification application in addition to McMaster University and program-specific application processes, including the McMaster Indigenous Ancestry Verification process starting in the 2026 application year.

The FIAP self-identification application is submitted to McMaster’s Indigenous Health Task Force (IHTF) through the online application housed on the IHLL website. Learn more about the FIAP application and its components.

Department contacts:

Health Sciences: Facilitated Admissions Self-Identification (FIAP) Apply

Social Work: Indigenous Students (Includes First Nations and Métis) Alternate Admissions Process and Criteria

The Circle of Indigenous Social Work Action has designed an admission process in pursuit of McMaster’s commitment to enhancing the accessibility of the undergraduate social work program to First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants. Indigenous applicants may select the following Indigenous admission process or may opt for the process utilized by the general applicant population.

Learn more about the process in the Indigenous Application Policy.

Are you still wondering if you are eligible to apply to the B.S.W. post-degree program? Please contact Lorna O’Connell for more assistance in completing your application or other administrative concerns.

Department contacts:

Social Work: Indigenous Students (Includes First Nations and Métis) Alternate Admissions Process and Criteria Apply