Sustainability course schedules to help you plan your academic year.
Registration: Fall and Winter terms open in mid-July and Spring term opens in mid-March.
Program Requirements: Review certificate or diploma tab.
Time Zone: Courses run in the Eastern Time (ET) Zone.
Course Fees: A McMaster Part Time Student fee is included in the cost of academic credit courses. There is no tax on courses unless indicated at the bottom of the schedule chart.
Additional Fees: New students pay a one-time, non-refundable $39 activation fee for their first academic-credit course. Not every program or course requires textbooks. Learn more about textbooks.
Learning Formats: Each course is offered in Online, Online Self-Study, or Virtual Classroom formats, as shown below. Visit Learning Formats for details.
| Course Name (Course Code) | Cost | Units | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Sustainability (SUS 101) | $310.00 | Oct 20 - Nov 16 Format: Online | Jan 12 - Feb 8 Format: Online | — | |
| Practices for Sustainable Living (SUS 102) | $310.00 | Nov 24 - Dec 21 Format: Online | Feb 23 - Mar 22 Format: Online | — | |
| Practices for Sustainable Business (SUS 103) | $310.00 | Oct 20 - Nov 16 Format: Online | Jan 12 - Feb 8 Format: Online | — | |
| Responsible Production and Consumption (SUS 104) | $310.00 | Nov 24 - Dec 21 Format: Online | Feb 23 - Mar 22 Format: Online | — |
The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.