September 25 and 26, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET (MUSC Atrium)
September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 AM to September 26, 2024 @ 03:00 PM McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Atrium
Your education journey doesn’t have to stop after your undergrad
Explore your further education options by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools fair, where you can discover all the programs that are available to you. We’re excited to host the fair in person this year, so you can connect face to face with school reps, pick up brochures, expand your network and more.
Even if you haven’t made the final decision to continue your education after your undergrad, we still recommend attending the fair to explore your options and find out what’s available to you. Remember, you education and career paths are what you make of them.
Explore a range of further education options, from graduate, medical and professional schools to postgraduate certificate programs.
Ask school reps questions about applications and admissions.
Connect with SSC career counsellors and staff who can help guide you through the process.
How it works?
The fair is taking place in the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Atrium.
Review participating organizations and register in advance
Drop in at any time during the event to browse booths. Learn about different programs, chat with school reps and ask questions to help improve your application.
Remember to collect brochures, contact information and additional details from the schools and programs that interest you. This way, you’ll be prepared when it comes time to apply.
Tip: Don’t worry if you’re feeling nervous or intimidated. The school reps are excited about the potential of you joining their programs, so they’re eager to meet you! Plus, meeting them in person is the best way to learn what makes a great application.
Brock University Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Conestoga College
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
McMaster University, MSc eHealth
OzTREKK – Study Down Under
Polytechnique Montreal
SI-UK North America
St. George’s University – School of Medicine
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Trent University School of Education
Trent University School of Nursing
University of Niagara Falls Canada
University of Toronto
University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science
University of Toronto, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Windsor, Faculty of Education
University of Windsor School of Social Work
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Management
DeGroote MBA
DeGroote School of Business
Faculty of Theology, Huron University
GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools
KOM Educational Consultants – Study in Australia, Ireland, and UK
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Queen’s University, Faculty of Law
Sprott School of Business
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of New Brunswick
University of Toronto
University of Toronto – Department of Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto Department of Physical & Environmental Science
University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Western University
Western University Master of Environment & Sustainability
Not sure what to ask a representative? Here are some ideas:
General
What do you wish more students would know about your program or the application process?
Can I follow up with you if I have more questions? What is the best way to reach you?
Are there any information sessions I should be aware of?
Grades
What advice can you give to students who are concerned with their GPA?
Besides my GPA, what else can I do to prepare a strong application?
Sometimes students experience a term of low marks for various reasons. Is there an area on your application that provides a space to explain extraordinary circumstances?
How do I make up prerequisites?
How do you calculate the GPA? Is there a minimum GPA versus the reality of those accepted?
Will the spring/summer course grades be counted towards last year grades?
When I drop a course and/or withdrawn and/or cancelled, how is this considered?
General Application
What are some tips you have on selecting references?
At what stage do references become part of the selection process? How important is a strong reference?
What if I don’t have an academic reference?
Does my academic reference need to be from a subject area that aligns with my grad application?
How is my extracurricular and volunteer experiences taken into account in my application?
Do you accept applications after the deadline?
Diversity Recruitment
Do you have any access strategies that students might want to know?
What are your diversity recruitment streams? Can you share the advantages (or disadvantages) of applying through a particular stream?
Do you have particular resources (ex. webinars, peer conversations) to assist me with my application process?
Internationally-focused Programs
For professional programs abroad, what are some advice you’d give to students who want to return to Canada? What due diligence should be done?
Employment Opportunities
What is the employment outlook for this program?
What kinds of careers do your grads end up doing?
Are there career services available?
Program Specific
What’s a program that you wish more students knew about?
What are some of your most popular programs?
How is the program structured (classes, projects, research etc.?)
What is unique about the way the program is run compared to other schools?
Does your program meet the requirements of the regulary body (for regulated professional programs.)?
Is there an opportunity for co-ops, placements, or internships as part of this program? What supports are offered?
What are the benefits of doing a graduate certificate versus a graduate degree?
Do you have multiple start dates for program(s)?
Are you unsure about your options or suitability for career paths?
We have career counsellors that can help you navigate the career planning process.
Check OSCARplus for events, company recruitment sessions, workshops and job and volunteer postings to support your professional development.
One-on-one appointments
Are you unsure if further education is for you? Or maybe you want to chat with someone who can help you develop a plan to explore your options. Either way, our further education experts can help. Book an appointment on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Appointments > Careers.
Our career drop-ins can provide answers to most simple further education questions. Drop-in chats: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, online or in person (Gilmour Hall 110).
