What are SGS 101 and 201?
All McMaster Graduate students, including part-time students, exchange students and visiting students must complete and pass the two mandatory training courses as part of their degree requirements – SGS 101 and SGS 201. All Graduate students must complete these courses once during their academic journey at McMaster. You can find detailed information in the Graduate Calendar.
Students must enrol in and complete the following:
- SGS 101 Academic Research Integrity and Ethics
- SGS 201 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
These mandatory courses must be completed within the first month of their first term after admission. Students are admitted into one of three terms in the academic year. The deadline to complete SGS 101 and 201 are:
- Fall – September 30
- Winter – January 31
- Spring/Summer – May 31
Following the above dates, the Passing grades will be added in batch onto the students record. The student will then have one additional month to complete SGS 101 or 201 if they have not yet done so. After the end of the second month, any additional passing grades and F grades will be added in batch onto the students record. In addition, for those who received an F grade in either SGS 101 or 201, a negative service indicator will be added onto the student’s record indicating that they have received an F in either SGS 101 or 201 and that it must be retaken immediately. Enrolment will be blocked until this requirement is done. Service Indicators will appear in the Student Centre at the top right-hand corner:
Students can retake SGS 101 and 201 until they receive a passing grade; there is no limit. Grades will be reviewed weekly and the students record will be updated in Mosaic with the negative service indicator being removed.
How do I enrol in SGS 101 and 201?
Learn how to enrol in courses using our step-by-step instructions.
Once you are in the Student Centre and have clicked the Enrol option under Academics, use the Search function to find the courses:
Subject Area | Catalogue Number | Fall 2023 Class Number |
Winter 2024 Class Number |
Spring/Summer 2023 Class Number |
SGS | 101 | 4919 | 4801 | 1109 |
SGS | 201 | 4920 | 4802 | 1110 |
Once you have validated the courses in your Shopping Cart, review to ensure everything is correct and then click Finish Enrolling.