The School of Nursing BScN Program Office automatically provides the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) with the names and contact information for all Level 4 students who are expected to complete their BScN degree based on the timelines below.

Find helpful information in the CNO Registration Guide.

Notification #1 notifies the CNO that you are enrolled in the required courses and are anticipated to complete all program requirements at the end of the term. This notification is referred to as the Verification of Course Enrolment (VCE).

It is very important for your biographical information (name, address, phone number) in Mosaic to be accurate so the correct information is shared with the CNO. Mosaic > Student Centre > Personal Information

Please ensure you have completed the Consent ‘Quiz’ on Avenue to Learn in CNO Consent. Academic Advising will send information about the ‘quiz’ to their @mcmaster.ca email account.

Once the CNO processes and enters this information into their portal, they will send an email to your @mcmaster.ca email account notifying you to sign up for the CNO online portal. Do not sign up for a CNO online portal prior to receiving the email from the CNO, as this will delay the CNO with processing your information.

Notification #2 notifies the CNO that you have successfully completed all academic program requirements and are approved for graduation at the next convocation ceremony. This notification is referred to as the Verification of Course Completion (VCC).

Any further communication from the CNO will be done through their online portal.

After Notification #2 is sent to CNO, you will receive a confirmation email to your @mcmaster.ca account from Academic Advising. It may take a minimum of 10 business days for CNO to update your profile and contact you to book your NCLEX. Please DO NOT contact CNO inquiring if they received your VCC. Instead, please wait for CNO to reach out to you.

*Notifications 1 & 2 dates are suggested only. Notifications may be sent later than noted as the program must evaluate each potential graduating student individually before sending information to CNO.

The process for a BScN Credential Assessment includes several steps. It is advised to begin early and plan appropriately for this process.

PLEASE NOTE: The BScN Program is unable to fulfill urgent requests and will require 20 weeks depending on the complexity of the application. 

Below are the recommended steps:

1. Begin by contacting the nursing regulatory body in the province/country in which you wish to work.  They will provide you with forms that must be completed by the School of Nursing. Please email this package of forms to Michelle Buchner at bscncredential@mcmaster.ca.
2. Please request an official transcript from the Office of the Registrar. The transcript should be addressed to the nursing regulatory body in the country or province in which you wish to register.
3. The BScN Program will complete the forms and send them directly to the nursing regulatory body to which you are applying.
4. Credential Assessment fee: $250.00. Payment Method:

• Credit Card (electronic form will be provided)

5. If you have any questions during the preparation of your assessment, please reach out to Michelle Buchner at bscncredential@mcmaster.ca.