McMaster Student Success Centre

10/24/2024

01/01/2024

Wishing you all a happy new year! 🎉

*This is a prescheduled post. There may be a delay in responses until January 3, 2024.

12/26/2023

We hope you're enjoying your winter break! If you're an international student staying in Hamilton over the break, check out our International Student Winter Socials this week. Visit the link in our bio to register.

*This is a prescheduled post. There may be a delay in responses until January 3, 2024.

10/07/2023

Do you want to immerse yourself in another language and culture for an entire year? To step out of your comfort zone to deepen your understanding, build lasting ties, and broaden your experience in another region of the world?

Applications are due January 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time for the McCall MacBain International Fellowships. There are up to 10 Fellowships available at McMaster, with up to $30,000 available per Fellowship. Fellows depart in summer 2024. The program consists of a Language Term, an Academic Term, and a Work Term abroad. Learn more and apply here: https://www.mccallmacbain.org/mmif/

To learn more, attend a virtual information session. Dates below:

October 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
November 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
December 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
January 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Link to register for information sessions: http://surl.li/ljtil

09/22/2023

Considering graduate or professional school, but don't know where to start?
Join us for the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair, where you can connect face to face with school reps, pick up brochures and expand your network.

Date: September 27 and 28
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: MUSC Atrium

08/31/2023

Some highlights from Community Connections: Vibing and Thriving. What was the best connection you made? 💗

Special thank you to our partners:

SSC- Access Program
SSC- Archway Program
SSC- Career Counselling and Job Search
SSC- Experiential Learning
SSC- First Year Experience
SSC- Leadership Development
SSC- Writing and Academic Skills
Student Accessibility Services
Student Success Centre
McMaster Improv Team
Alumni
Academic Sustainability Programs Office & Interdisciplinary Minors
The Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU)
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office
Equity & Inclusion Office
Student Wellness Centre
EFRT
The Forge
Hospitality Services
MELD/MODEL/MERGE
MacChangers
McMaster Okanagan Office of Health & Well-being
Financial Affairs
Macs Money Centre
Wealthsimple Foundation
Indigenous Student Services
Open Circle
Spiritual Care and Learning Centre
Pride Community Centre
Athletics & Recreation
McMaster University Library
The Diversity + Equity Network
SSC- International and Exchange Student Experience

08/28/2023

It’s official - you are Marauders. ❤️

A special thank you to everyone who contributed at McMaster Welcome this morning, from our performers and speakers, to staff, students, planners and reps. We are so proud of our community.

Learn more about today’s performers and give them a follow:

• Alador Berekatab: .b
• Bollywood at Mac:
• Chukky Ibe
• Semiah Smith:
• VersaCELLO:

Thank you to our speakers and hosts: Dr. Susan Tighe, Sean Van Koughnett, Jovan Popovic, Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Unita Assk, Jeremy Sewnauth, Celeste Licorish, and Ola Kuforiji.

08/28/2023

Happy first day of Welcome Week 🎉 thanks for joining us at McMaster Welcome this morning!

Welcome Week is just getting started. What was your highlight from day one?

Today’s performers:

• Alador Berekatab: .b
• Bollywood at Mac:
• Chukky Ibe
• Semiah Smith:
• VersaCELLO:

Speakers and hosts: Dr. Susan Tighe, Sean Van Koughnett, Jovan Popovic, Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Unita Assk, Jeremy Sewnauth, Celeste Licorish, and Ola Kuforiji.

08/26/2023

Highlights at the end of the Ignite Program include:

• New friends and memories
• Connections to campus resources before Welcome Week begins
• Delicious food and fun activities
• Gathering with students, families and McMaster community members here to support your success

First-year international students, come find us this upcoming week in MUSC B118 and BSB Field. We can’t wait to have you join us this year. ✨

08/25/2023

It's the final day of Ignite! 🎉

Thank you for joining us these past few days. We hope you've made new friends, learned more about our international student services and how to get involved on-campus. Ignite is just the beginning! As you prepare for the start of the school year, we have on-going personalized support throughout your university journey.

As part of our final day, we will welcome parents and guardians. We extend our congratulations and welcome to McMaster, Marauders!