see pages 7–11 in the agenda
Make time to visit your program’s information booth or drop-in session (look for the __ icon in the agenda) to meet current students, staff, and professors.
Great questions to ask:
- What classes will I take in first year?
- How does course registration work?
- Should I buy textbooks before September?
- What kinds of research can I get involved in during first year?
Tips for You: Keep an eye out for open labs, facility tours, and hands-on activities.
If you’re thinking about a Level II or III specialty, check whether lab spaces for those programs are open to explore!
see pages 5–6 in the agenda
Start with offerings that happen only once during the day — other sessions might be repeated. For example, there are two sessions about summer orientation programs, but only one about accessibility services and accommodations.
Check out the Belong @ Mac section in the agenda to see if any community offerings reflect your identity, interests, or needs.
see pages 1–3 and page 12 in the agenda
There are many spaces to tour across campus — including seven residence buildings, three libraries, and our athletic centre. These are typically open until around 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., so plan accordingly.
Our off-campus 10 Bay Residence will be offering tours from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Book your visit in advance using the tour link provided. Book your 10 Bay tour here (https://housing.mcmaster.ca/10bay-tours/)
Visit the Marketplaces at MUSC and The Hub (open from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) to learn more about campus supports and services. This is a great time to ask questions between presentations.
Helpful questions to ask:
- What opportunities are there to meet other students with similar interests or identities?
- How can I get involved in clubs, sports, or volunteering?
- What health and wellness supports are available to students?
- What does a typical day look like for a first-year student?
Missed a session? No problem! About two weeks after May @ Mac, we’ll share recordings of most presentations so you can catch up or review information at your own pace.
Still want to explore? Click the button below to book a campus tour.
See How We Would Plan Our Day!
We asked our Campus Tour Guides how they would plan their May @ Mac visit if they were in grade 12, to optimize their experience. Click on one of the tab to see what they would do during May @ Mac.
| 9:30am | Arrive early to park in Lot M, take the shuttle up to the Welcome Tent |
| 10:00am | Take a tour of Les Prince Residence Hall |
| 10:30am | Take a tour of Hedden Residence Hall |
| 11:00am | Walk to MDCL and take a self-guided tour of Health Science labs |
| 11:30am | Attend the Honours Health Sciences presentation in MDCL |
| 12:30pm | Grab lunch at La Piazza |
| 1:00pm | Attend the Upper Year Health Sciences presentation |
| 1:30pm | Attend the Your Guide to Financial Aid at McMaster presentation |
| 2:00pm | Attend the Smart Start presentation |
| 2:30pm | Attend the Home Away from Home presentation |
| 3:00pm | Back to the Welcome tent, take photos around campus, and go home! |
| 10:30am | Arrive to campus, park at Lot M and take the shuttle bus up to the Welcome Tent |
| 11:00am | Join the Medical Radiation Sciences Open House to speak with current students and professors |
| 12:00pm | Attend the Acceptance to Registration presentation |
| 12:30pm | Explore the MUSC Marketplace |
| 1:00pm | Grab lunch at La Piazza |
| 1:30pm | Attend the Medical Radiation Sciences presentation in PGCLL |
| 2:30pm | Attend some offer-holder events hosted by the faculty |
| 4:00pm | Take photos at Edwards Arch, then head home! |
| 9:30am | Arrive early to park in Lot M, walk up to the Welcome Tent and enjoy the sunshine |
| 10:00am | Grab some coffee at the Second Cup and tour the Mary Keyes Residence Hall |
| 10:30am | Visit the Welcome Tent to ask for directions and take a photo at University Hall! |
| 11:00am | Attend the Home Away from Home presentation in MDCL |
| 11:30am | Stop by the MUSC for lunch and check out some student support services |
| 12:30pm | Join a residence tour at PGCLL – then check out the PGCLL info booths for the Faculty of Science |
| 1:30pm | Attend the Science Gateway Presentation in PGCLL |
| 2:30pm | Attend the Exchange & Global Opportunities presentation in MDCL |
| 3:30pm | Take the shuttle bus back to the parking lot and head home. |
| 9:30am | Arrive early and take a shuttle bus up from the parking lot to the Welcome Tent to ask for directions |
| 10:00am | Go to the Marketplace at The Hub to learn about Hamilton and public transit |
| 10:30am | Attend the Discover Mac Libraries presentation at MDCL |
| 11:30am | Go for a tour of Mills Memorial Library and visit the Arts Square |
| 12:00pm | Attend the Humanities Masterclass presentation in LRW |
| 1:00pm | Attend the H_manities presentation in LRW |
| 2:00pm | Visit the Humanities showcase to learn about Level II programs |
| 2:30pm | Grab lunch at the DBAC Cafe |
| 3:00pm | Take a tour of DBAC and take a photo with the mascot |
| 3:30pm | Time to head home! |
| 9:30am | Get to May @ Mac early to get a good parking spot and take the shuttle bus up to the Welcome Tent to get some directions |
| 10:00am | Welcome tent is right next to BSB, where there is a 15-minute planetarium show! |
| 10:30am | Biology Open Lab in BSB |
| 11:00am | Biology Greenhouse on the other side of BSB field |
| 11:30am | Attend Science Gateways presentation in PGCLL |
| 12:30pm | Grab lunch at La Piazza and visit the BSSC table booth in MUSC |
| 1:00pm | Attend the Black Students Meet & Greet in PGCLL |
| 3:00pm | Grab a snack at Refueling in DBAC |
| 3:30pm | Go for a tour of the athletic centre |
| 4:00pm | Head home after a long day! |