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Book a 1:1 Meeting at the Arts & Science Program Office  

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: L. R. Wilson Hall, room 3038 

Visit our Arts & Science Program Office in L.R. Wilson Hall to see where Artsci students’ study, get support and hang out! You will also have time to sit down and chat one-on-one with a member of the Arts & Science team to discuss the program and get your questions answered.   

Click here to book a visit online or email Jen Clarke, Arts & Science Recruitment Coordinator, at clarkj91@mcmaster.ca. 

 

Arts & Science Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Thursday, March 13th

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome. 

Wilson College Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome. 

March Break Day in the Life 

Date: Tuesday, March 11th 

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Location: L.R Wilson Hall Community Room 1003 

Description: This event gives you the opportunity to explore campus, learn more about the Leadership & Civic Studies I program, and connect with instructors. Take a guided tour of the residence building Peter George Centre for Living and Learning, participate in an interactive lecture, and hear firsthand from past Wilson College Student Scholars about their experiences. Whether you’re curious about student life, academics, or extracurricular activities, this day is designed to give you a true sense of what it’s like to be part of the Wilson College community.  

Click here to register. 

Day in the Life

Are you thinking about university but not sure what to expect? Join us for this year’s Day in the Life at McMaster University on March 12, 2025!  

The Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) at McMaster University is honoured to invite Black-identifying high school students to our second annual BSSC: Day In The Life Event, an immersive opportunity designed to help studentsexperience university life first-hand.  

This free in-person event is open to allBlack-identifying Grade 11 and 12 studentsacross Ontario, offering a day filled with interactive experiences, learning opportunities, and community-building. During this event, you will get the chance to:  

  • Connect with current Black undergraduate studentswho will share their experiences and insights into university life.
  • Tour McMaster’s campusand discover key resources that support students’ success.
  • Engage in a university-style lecture and tutorialled by McMaster Black professors. 
  • Explore academic pathwaysthrough program selection, leadership, and post-secondary success workshops. 

Event Details: 

Date:Wednesday, March 12, 2025  

Time:9:00 am – 3:30 pm  

Location:McMaster University (building and room location will be sent to participants via RSVP confirmation)  

🔗RSVP here:bit.ly/BSSCDayInTheLife25 

 This event exists as part of our Nsaa: Black High School Tutoring & Mentorship Program, which is committedto academic support, identity-building, personal growth, and leadership development.   

Spots are limited, and registration is mandatory.Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible before Wednesday, March 05, 2025.  

If you have any questions, please contact Efe Chehore,the Black Student Outreach & Transition Coordinator, at chehoree@mcmaster.caor the BSSC team at bss@mcmaster.ca.  

General Events (Business 1 & Integrated Business and Humanities) 

DeGroote Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome. 

Focus Fest: Map Your Business Journey 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Location: DeGroote School of Business (DSB) Atrium 

Description: Focus Fest is an interactive drop-in session designed to give offer holders and their parents a deeper understanding of the 8 Areas of Focus at DeGroote. This session provides an opportunity for students to connect directly with academic advisors and current students, ask questions about specializations and career pathways, and gain insights into how they can personalize their degree. 

Tours @ Mac Eng: March Break 

Date: Saturday, March 8th & Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: For up-to-date tour times please head to the registration page below. 

Location: John Hodgins Engineering (JHE) A214 

Description: Join us for a 1-hour guided tour of the Faculty of Engineering! During the tour, you’ll explore our state-of-the-art facilities, lab spaces, lecture halls, and the HATCH build space. Space is limited, so don’t miss out!—Reserve your spot by clicking here. 

Black @ Mac Eng 

Date: Tuesday, March 11th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (AM session and PM session ends and starts at 12:30 p.m.) 

Location: John Hodgins Engineering (JHE) HATCH Junction Atrium 

Description: An event for Black Engineering applicants and prospective students to learn about and connect with the Black community in McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering. Join us on March 11, 2025, in the JHE HATCH Junction to connect with recruitment staff, Black professors, current students, and support staff. Reserve your spot by clicking here. 

Faculty of Health of Sciences Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome. 

Humanities Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 

Description: Curious about what it’s like in the Faculty of Humanities at Mac? Come on down to learn all about our tight-knit community: meet our student experience team and find out about our programs, career supports and what to expect in your first year. Get the chance to chat with our student ambassadors and learn all about what a day in the life of a Humanities student is like! We can’t wait to meet you. 

Science Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Marketplace 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome. 

Science Lab & Facilities Tour 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

Location: Burke Science Building (BSB) 

Description: These 70-minute tours will be led by current undergraduate students from a wide range of science programs and will highlight the labs, facilities and services used by students in Level I Science programs, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Kinesiology, and more. Our student guides will share their personal experience in these facilities and ensure all your questions are answered. March Break Tours will depart from the Office of the Associate Dean of Science (Undergraduate Studies), Burke Science Building (BSB), Main Lobby at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm. 

Click here to book your tour. 

PNB LIVELab 

Offered by the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Location: Psychology Building 

Description: If you are interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and want to explore one of the most unique labs on campus, register for a LIVELab tour! The LIVELab is committed to developing a world class facility for the scientific study of music, sound, and movement and their importance in human development and health. Join us for interactive demonstrations of LIVELab technologies, including active acoustics, motion capture, electroencephalography (EEG) systems, mobile eye tracking, and more!  

Click here to book a LIVELab Tour 

Biology Greenhouse 

Offered by the Department of Biology 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Location: Biology Greenhouse 

Description: McMaster Science is home to a Greenhouse housing a richly diverse collection of live plants encompassing more than 217 species in 150 genera from over 77 plant families. The plant collection contains bamboo, insect-eating cobra plants, a chocolate tree, a coffee tree, a palm tree, sugarcane, cycads, bananas, and more. 

Click here to book a greenhouse tour 

Social Sciences Tour 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

Location: L.R. Wilson Hall  

Description: The Faculty of Social Sciences invites you to explore our programs through a variety of engaging events! Join us for in-person tours led by our student ambassadors, starting at L.R. Wilson and ending at the McMaster Student Centre (MUSC). Each tour lasts 45 minutes to an hour. 

Click here to register 

Virtual Tour 

Date: Wednesday, March 12th 

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

Can’t make our in-person tour? Join us on Zoom for a Faculty of Social Sciences-related webinar with two of our student ambassadors! Whether you’re exploring your academic interests or just curious to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity to discover all that the social sciences have to offer. 

Click here to register 

MELD Information Booth 

Date: Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Marketplace 

Description: After your general campus tour (registration required), you’ll be dropped off in the MUSC Marketplace where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with program representatives. Drop-Ins at the information booths are also welcome.