Transitioning from High School to University
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An overview of the transition programs in place here to ensure high school students become successful McMaster students.
Acceptance to Registration
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Wondering what you have to do once you accept our offer? Let us outline the next steps and timelines for you.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Info Session
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Join staff from SAS to learn about supports that are available for students with disabilities. Discussion items include documentation requirements, academic accommodations and disability-related support.
McMaster Exchange Program
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Gain a global perspective while earning credits towards your degree. Learn about studying abroad with our exchange program.
Academic Success and the Library
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This session is specifically designed to help parents learn how McMaster librarians help your student excel at research. Support has been put into place to ensure that all McMaster students recognize what kind of information is needed for their assignments, as well as how to locate, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically.
Campus Bus Tours
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Want to get a feel for our campus? Drop by the Campus Tour Tent in front of the Museum of Art to enjoy a bus tour with a student guide.
Residence Tours
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Visit the open residences identified on the previous pages to have a friendly residence staff member show you around.
Athletic Centre Tours
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Learn about our exciting expansion construction and join a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities: The Pulse (workout facility), indoor track, climbing wall and international size squash court.
Library Tours
Every hour on the 20-minute mark, Mills Memorial Library Lobby
Stop by Mills Library to grab some swag from our tour table and stay to see the wonderful people, places and services that will help you succeed in your first year!
Who’s hungry? The following places will be open during your visit:
IAHS cafeteria – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BYMAC – 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tim Hortons – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
La Piazza – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in LRW Lobby
Meet our student ambassadors, professors, and reps from the McMaster Humanities Society. Our student experience team, who’s here to help you navigate Mac on every step of your academic journey, can chat with you about academic requirements, career supports, next steps and international exchange programs.
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. on second floor of TSH
Exclusive to McMaster Media Arts and Communication Studies students, the Anne and Neil MacArthur Humanities Multimedia Wing offers 24/7 access to professional-level computers with industry-standard software and equipment to create and edit video, audio and digital content, and animate 3D and 2D objects.
Open house: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Formal tour at 1 p.m. (Located near the Stearn Dr. entrance of TSH)
McMaster’s new iArts (Integrated Arts) BFA program allows you to direct your path wherever your creativity takes you – from acting to painting, to sculpture, to creating digital videos and beyond. Opened in 2015, the Fitzhenry Studios and Atrium offer a state-of-the-art presentation and gallery space, in addition to art studios for a variety of fine art disciplines.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Located on the first floor of LRW)
Our concert hall features exceptional acoustics and professional facilities and has hosted internationally renowned soloists and performing arts groups. It is the home of McMaster’s choirs, orchestras, concert band and percussion ensemble.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Located on the first floor of LRW)
A state-of-the-art, professional theatre space, our Black Box Theatre features advanced lighting, digital sound and projection capabilities within a flexible space that allows for a wide range of seating options. It provides our students the ultimate hands-on experience to showcase their performance and technical skills.
Faculty, student and staff representatives from each of our seven Level I Programs will be on hand to speak about their programs and the opportunities of study beyond Level I.
Sixty-minute tours are led by current undergraduate students from a wide range of science programs. Tours highlight labs, facilities and services used by students in Level I Science programs.
Learn more about the cooperative education programs, experiential education opportunities and career services in the Faculty of Science.
- Program Presentation – Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway
11:00 am in PGCLL 124 - Chemistry & Chemical Biology Open Lab
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in ABB 122 - Physics Open Lab
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in BSB B114/B115 - Physics and Astronomy: Planetarium Show
TIME TBD in BSB B149. Shows are 15 minutes in length
- Program Presentation – Environmental & Earth Sciences Gateway
12:00 p.m. in PGCLL 124 - Earth, Environment & Society Open Lab
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in BSB 343
- Program Presentation – Life Sciences Gateway
11:00 am – PGCLL B138
1:00 pm – PGCLL B138 - Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Open Lab
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in HSC 1H1-8 - Biology Open Lab
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in BSB 218 - PNB LIVELab Tours
10:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. from the PC Lobby - Biology Greenhouse
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Building 30
- Program Presentation – Mathematics & Statistics Gateway
11:00 am – PGCLL 127
- Program Presentation – Medical Radiation Sciences
1:00 pm – PGCLL 124 - Medical Radiation Sciences
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in Sonography Lab IAHS (103B)
- Program Presentation: What to Expect in the iSci Program
12:00 pm – PGCLL B138 - Honours Integrated Sciences (iSci) Open Lab
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in GSB 116
- Program Presentation: Honours Kinesiology
12:00 Pm – PGCLL 127 - Kinesiology Open Lab Tours
Undergraduate Labs, PACE – Physical Activity Centre of Excellence
10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in IWC A102
Social Sciences Faculty Showcase
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in LRW lobby/hallway & Room 1003
Meet with professors, staff and students from a variety of departments/programs, along with members of the Careers& Experiential Education team, and the McMaster Social Sciences Society Blu Cru reps!
Indigenous Studies & Indigenous Student Services Open House
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in LRW 1811
Come and chat with our staff, students, and tour our Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Student Services space, which includes a student lounge, ceremonial space, a teaching garden, kitchen facilities for instruction in Indigenous cooking and a student library with hundreds of titles in the areas of Indigenous knowledge, research and language.
How to Succeed in the Social Sciences and Beyond!
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Learn more about life at McMaster, our three Level I pathways (Social Sciences I, Economics I, Health and Society I), and the flexibility and customization offered in our degree programs. We’ll also cover student supports and resources, including how we help you transition into university with exclusive Level I courses, and how a Social Sciences degree sets you up for future success.
Exploring Careers & Experiential Education in Social Sciences
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Join us for overview of the career resources and experiential education opportunities available to Social Sciences students! From career advice to resume skills, job shadowing, academic placements, and internships, you’ll be career-ready upon graduation for a diverse range of fields.
Arts & Science Meet and Greet
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in LRW 1057
Drop by our program space to chat with current students, staff and instructors.