DeGroote School of Business
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Onboarding to DeGroote

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Welcome to the MBA program

We’re so glad you are joining us.

As an MBA student at DeGroote, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of business—driving innovation and deepening DeGroote’s impact on Canadian society.

Through collaboration, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community, the DeGroote School of Business will equip you to thrive in a constantly evolving business landscape.

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As an incoming student, there are several important steps to complete before you officially begin your journey in September. There are some items that require immediate attention, and some that you will come back to in a few months.

The checklist below outlines what you’ll need to do to ensure a smooth transition into the program. These steps apply to all incoming MBA students, regardless of your specialization.

Book your onboarding call first

Your first step as a DeGroote MBA student is to schedule a Zoom call with your Onboarding Officer. The Onboarding officer supports your transition into this exciting new chapter. Please book your call within one week of accepting your offer.

Book your call

Immediate post acceptance steps

You’ve been accepted into the MBA program. What’s next?

Get started on the most urgent acceptance steps, some of which need to be done within two weeks of acceptance.

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Connect with your cohort

Connecting with your cohort is part of becoming an integral part of the DeGroote community. Get setup with your cohorts Teams group for key information, and follow DeGroote on social media for school updates.

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Formal onboarding

Now that you’ve made it through the immediate onboard steps, take a look at what happens from now until September.

There are several things to do after matriculation in July so ensure you are checking back for details!

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Your Support Team

The Student Services team is composed of the Recruitment and Admissions, Academic/Programs and Career & Professional Development (CPD) staff, working collaboratively to provide students with exceptional support, resources, and an engaging overall experience throughout their MBA journey.

Connect below or by emailing mba.studentexperience@mcmaster.ca. Please also add this email address to your address book so you receive all the communications going forward.

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