McMaster University Campus Tours 2024
McMaster University Campus Tours 2024
General Tours
Explore McMaster, Your Way! Self-Guided Tour Residence Tours
Pick up a guide at the Welcome Tent, outside of MUSC Various Locations - refer to campus map on pages 2 & 3
Want to get a feel for our campus? Stop by the Welcome 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
Tent to pick up a copy of our self-guided tour, and Visit the open residences (on a drop-in basis) to have a
explore McMaster your way! friendly residence staff member show you around.
Hospitality
Looking for a bite to eat? Check our Campus
Map for open dining locations indicated with
the symbol!
• La Piazza in MUSC (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Tim Hortons in MUSC (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Refueling in DBAC (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
• Café in IAHS (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
• Café One in MDCL (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
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Thrive @ Mac - General Events Belong @ Mac - Special Events
Black Students
Your Future at Mac
Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) Drop-In Black Applicant Meet & Greet
Acceptance to Registration Discover McMaster: Your Future at Mac! 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in PGCLL M07 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in PGCLL M16
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in MDCL 1110 11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. in MDCL 1110 Explore a nurturing hub empowering Black students The Black Student Success Centre invites you to
Join us as we outline next steps, important Are you entering grade 10, 11 or 12 this coming September with advocacy, resources, and cultural enrichment. meet fellow Black students, staff, and faculty to
dates and deadlines, and who to reach out to if and beginning to imagine life after high school? Explore Also learn about student groups and events to join learn about your future community and what it’s
you have more questions! endless opportunities and vibrant pathways to your future as a Marauder! like to be Black at Mac.
here at McMaster. Let’s unlock the excitement together!
Indigenous Students
Tour Indigenous Knowledge and Success Spaces
Athletics & Recreation
Presentations at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in LRW 1811, or drop in anytime from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in LRW 1811
Athletics & Recreation Info Booths Visit our spaces on campus to learn about how we foster Indigenous student excellence. Join us for presentations
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in DBAC (Fitzhenry Atrium next to RBC) in Indigenous Student Services to learn about transitioning, wellness supports, and more!
Visit our booths to chat with students, staff, and coaches about athletics, wellness, facilities and varsity sports.
Prizes and swag await—join us!
Latin American/Latinx Students
Navigating McMaster as a Latin American/Latinx Student
Presentation from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in PGCLL M25, or drop in anytime from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Libraries Join the Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU) for a captivating presentation where Latinx students
share their McMaster experiences. Learn about programs catering to Latinx success and our diverse community.
Discovering Mac Libraries
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in The Loft (4th floor) @ The Hub
Our libraries have more than just books! Learn about tips, Students with Disabilities
tools, services, explore spaces, meet helpful people, and
SAS Tim Nolan Testing Centre Tours Accommodations 101: Supports for Students
gain skills for success!
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in MUSC B101 with Disabilities
Discover personalized disability support at Student 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in The Loft (4th floor) @ The Hub
Accessibility Services (SAS). Tour the renovated Learn about academic accommodations,
Tim Nolan Testing Centre, learn about testing registration process, funding, and the MacStart
Registrar’s Office Student Services
accommodations, and prepare for success at McMaster! summer transition program.
Financing Your Education
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in MDCLL Students from Equity-Deserving Groups
1305/1307
Access Lounge: Relax, snack and get to know the Choose Your Path for Your First Year
Explore McMaster’s financial opportunities: OSAP, Access Program 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in MDCL 1110
scholarships, employment, and more. Set yourself up for 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Gilmour Hall 110
financial success! Jump-start your Mac journey with the Access
Meet Access Program Ambassadors for a chat and Program & Student Recruitment! Learn about
refreshments. Get insights into university life and the flexibility of first year and how to set yourself
campus experiences. Escape the noise and explore up for university success. Come find your place
your future at Mac with Access. at McMaster!
Student Success Centre
Exchange & Global Opportunities
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in The Loft (4th floor) @ The Hub
Explore global experiences to develop skills and enrich
your journey at McMaster. With over 70 exchange
partnerships, volunteer roles, and job postings – the
opportunities are endless!
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Learn @ Mac Faculty of Engineering
Talk to our faculty experts and current students to find out what makes McMaster unique. Use the guide below to learn General Program Sessions
about faculty and program events and plan out your day!
Mac Eng Welcome & Info Booths Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Info Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in JHE Lobby 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in ETB 524
Connect with Mac Eng Student Recruitment, Learn about the BTech program and how to
Info Session Guided Tour Meet and Greet Info Booth Facility Exploration find the Discover Mac Eng help desk, learn create technological advancements in the three
about level 1 summer programming, and direct-entry programs, including Automotive &
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Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Humanities
Honours Health Sciences Midwifery H_manities – a Brighter World Needs U Media Arts Lab Tours
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in LRW Concert Hall 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. Tours will leave
Interactive Insight into the Honours Health Midwifery Education Program Presentation Imagine yourself here. Join us to discover from the Communication Studies/Media Arts
Sciences Program 12:30 p.m. in MDCL 1309 what it’s like to be a Humanities student at booth in LRW
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in MDCL 1305/1307 The Midwifery program trains and prepares McMaster. Learn about our programs, our Exclusive to McMaster Media Arts and
Presentation by Stacey Ritz, Assistant Dean, students to register as midwives in Ontario. close-knit community and why we say, “In Communication Studies students, the Anne
Honours Health Sciences Program. Learn more about the exciting and rewarding Humanities, the possibilities are endless!” and Neil MacArthur Humanities Multimedia
professional practice of midwifery from Wing offers 24/7 access to professional-level
faculty and current undergraduate students. computers, with industry-standard software and
Honours Health Sciences Info Booth Faculty Showcase equipment to create and edit video, audio and
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in MDCL lobby 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in LRW Lobby digital content, and animate 3D and 2D objects.
Midwifery Info Booth
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the MDCL lobby Information booths for all programs. Meet
Engage with staff and students about the our student ambassadors, professors, Music: Concert Hall Open House
Integrated Biomedical Engineering Midwifery program. representatives from our Humanities society 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the LRW Concert Hall on
and MELD (McMaster English Language the first floor of LRW
and Health Sciences (iBioMed) Development) Diploma. Our student Our concert hall features exceptional
Nursing experience team, who’s here to help you acoustics and professional facilities and has
Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health navigate Mac on every step of your academic
Nursing Open House hosted internationally renowned soloists
Sciences (iBioMed) Info Sessions journey, can chat with you about academic
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Ewart Angus Centre and performing arts groups. It is the home of
10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in the MDCL 1105 requirements, career supports, next steps and
on the 1st floor of HSC McMaster’s choirs, orchestras, concert band and
Learn more about Canada’s first truly integrated international exchange programs. percussion ensemble.
Learn about our nursing program from
biomedical engineering and health sciences
students, faculty, and staff. Tour our School
program. Co-Director Dr. Colin McDonald will
of Nursing and Simulation Centre. Discover iArts (Integrated Arts) Fitzhenry Studios, Atrium
talk about what to expect in your first year, Lyons Family Studio Open House
leadership opportunities with the BScN Open House & Tour
specializations in second year and where you can 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Lyons Family
Undergraduate Nursing Student Society 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A formal tour will take
go with an iBioMed degree. Studio, first floor of LRW
(MUNSS). Plus, hear a presentation from place at 1:00 p.m. beginning in LRW Lobby
current nursing students. A state-of-the-art, professional theatre space,
McMaster’s new iArts (Integrated Arts) BFA
iBioMed Info Booths the Lyons Family Studio features advanced
and BA programs allow you to direct your path
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in MDCL lobby and JHE lighting, digital sound and projection
wherever your creativity takes you – from acting,
Mac Eng Tent capabilities within a flexible space that
to painting, to sculpture, to creating digital
Upper Year Programs allows for a wide range of seating options. It
videos and beyond. Opened in 2015, the Fitzhenry
provides our students the ultimate hands-on
Studios and Atrium offer a state-of-the-art
Upper Year Entry Programs’ Information Session experience to showcase their performance
presentation and gallery space, in addition to art
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in MDCL 1102 and technical skills.
studios for a variety of fine art disciplines.
Are you interested in studying biochemistry, the
biomedical sciences, integrated rehabilitation
and humanities, or pharmacology? Join us to
learn more about four programs in the Faculty of
Health Sciences:
Honours Biochemistry
• Info booth in MDCL lobby
Honours Biomedical Discovery and
Commercialization
• Info booth in MDCL lobby
Honours Integrated Rehabilitation and
Humanities
• Info booth in MDCL lobby and LRW lobby
Honours Biology & Pharmacology Co-op
• Info booth in MDCL lobby
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Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences
General Events Earth and Environmental Faculty Showcase Social Sciences Info Session
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in LRW Lobby 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in LRW B1007
Sciences Gateway
Faculty Showcase Meet with professors and students from our 12 Learn about life in the Social Sciences, our three
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in PGCLL First Floor Earth, Environment & Society Open Lab departments. Learn about program pathways Level I pathways (Social Sciences I, Economics I,
Faculty, student and staff representatives from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in BSB 343 and other opportunities you have to enhance and Health and Society I), co-op and careers,
each of our seven Level I programs will be on your degree. and the flexibility and customization offered in
hand to speak about their programs and the our degree programs.
opportunities for study beyond Level I. Life Sciences Gateway
Indigenous Studies & Indigenous Student Services
Science Tours Living Systems Open Lab Open House Social Sciences Tours
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. beginning in PGCLL First Floor 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in ABB 106 Presentations at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. in LRW 1811 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. starting in LRW Lobby
Open House from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in LRW 1811
Take this opportunity to have a full lab and 45-minute student-led tours highlighting
facilities tour, or a customized experience based Biology Open Lab Come and chat with our staff, students, and tour Social Science spaces, labs and services used
on your areas of interest, led by current Faculty of 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in BSB 218 our Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Student by our students.
Science students. Services space, which includes a student lounge,
Biology Greenhouse ceremonial space, a teaching garden, kitchen
Science Gateway Experience Session (Life Sciences, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Biology Greenhouse facilities for instruction in Indigenous cooking and
Earth & Environmental Sciences, and Chemical & a student library with hundreds of titles in the areas
Physical Sciences) Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour of Indigenous knowledge, research and language.
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. in PGCLL B138 (PNB) LIVELab Tours (20-minute tours)
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Psychology
Building 2nd Floor
Chemical and Physical
Sciences Gateway
Mathematics and
Planetarium Shows (15-minute shows) Statistics Gateway
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in BSB B149
Program Presentation
Chemistry & Chemical Biology Open Lab 1:30 p.m. in PGCLL 127
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in ABB 122
Kinesiology
Program Presentation
12:30 p.m. in PGCLL 127
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McMaster University supports Indigenous student excellence through dedicated spaces and services such as the Indigenous Knowledge and Success Spaces and Indigenous Student Services. These resources offer presentations on transitioning, wellness supports, and foster a community for Indigenous students to thrive academically and socially . Facilities include a ceremonial space, a teaching garden, kitchen facilities for Indigenous cooking, and a library concentrating on Indigenous knowledge, research, and language . These offerings demonstrate McMaster’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment that integrates Indigenous perspectives into the academic and student life on campus .
McMaster University provides strategies to assist first-year students, especially those from equity-deserving groups, through the Access Program and initiatives like the "Access Lounge" where students can relax, snack, and learn about university life from ambassadors . Presentations such as "Choose Your Path for Your First Year" introduce flexible academic planning and highlight support systems available to new students . These initiatives are designed to create a sense of belonging, foster academic success, and ease the transition from high school by offering tailored guidance and resources .
McMaster University integrates co-operative education in its engineering programs through the Engineering Co-op & Career Services, which helps students gain meaningful work experience and develop industry-specific skills before graduation . In the 2022/2023 academic year, there were over 4,000 work terms completed by 2,500 students, highlighting the extensive opportunities for practical experience . This integration benefits students by providing exposure to real-world engineering problems, improving employability, and equipping them with hands-on skills that are highly valued by employers .
The Arts and Science program at McMaster University encourages interdisciplinary learning by offering a curriculum that integrates diverse fields such as humanities, science, and social sciences, promoting a broad-based education . Student engagement is further encouraged through events like the "Arts & Science Meet and Greet," which facilitates interactions between students, staff, and faculty to discuss experiences and opportunities within the program . This approach fosters a collaborative learning environment where students can explore connections between disciplines, engage in critical thinking, and prepare for various career paths .
McMaster University's midwifery program prepares students for professional practice by providing comprehensive education in the field that stresses both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The program includes presentations and interaction with current students and faculty, offering insights into the daily responsibilities and challenges in midwifery . Unique opportunities include clinical placements, which allow students to gain hands-on experience under professional supervision, and a robust support structure that prepares them for the challenges of midwifery registration in Ontario . This integrated approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce confident and competent .
McMaster University emphasizes multidisciplinary programs to prepare students for complex global challenges that require diverse skill sets and broad perspectives. This is reflected in programs like the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (iBioMed), which combines engineering principles with health sciences to solve medical problems innovatively . Another example is the Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) program, which blends business acumen with a humanistic approach to cultivate leaders who are socially conscious and equipped to address ethical challenges in business . These programs aim to provide students with a unique blend of skills that enhance employability and adaptability in varied career paths .
McMaster University offers various financial opportunities for students, including OSAP, scholarships, and employment options. These opportunities are communicated to prospective students through sessions such as "Financing Your Education," which are held to explore these options and help students plan for their financial success during university . Such sessions are part of the wider program of events that aim to provide essential information on financial aid processes and opportunities available at McMaster .
McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business emphasizes experiential learning as a hands-on approach that equips Commerce students with essential knowledge, skills, and resources for thriving in both academic and workplace environments . This approach involves interactive sessions such as first-year mock tutorials that simulate real-world business challenges, facilitating a practical understanding of concepts learned in class . The program aims to bridge theory and application, preparing students for the complexities of the business world by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability .
McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering facilitates student engagement through the Clubs & Teams Showcase, which connects students to representatives from various engineering clubs and teams . This engagement provides students with opportunities to participate in hands-on projects, enhance leadership skills, and develop a sense of community within the engineering field. Additionally, it supports networking with peers and industry professionals, which can lead to career opportunities and personal development . The active participation in these extracurricular activities promotes practical learning and helps in applying theoretical knowledge to real-life engineering challenges .
McMaster University offers various types of residence building styles, including suite-style at Mary E. Keyes Residence, traditional dormitory styles at Hedden Hall, McKay Hall, and Moulton Hall, traditional dormitory style with ensuite washrooms at Les Prince Hall, and traditional dormitory style with connected shared washrooms at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL). The selection process for residences involves a self-selection process wherein students who receive a residence guarantee must complete their application and pay their deposit by June 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. ET . Guaranteed students later receive a time slot via lottery to choose their residence space, pending availability .