Welcome Week

Picture this - a large field and a sea of people all wearing their colourful Residence/SOCS shirts! This event is designed to help students become more comfortable about connecting to Mac and the people you will be with for the next four years! An aerial photo of class 2015 will conclude this event. Be prepared to smile!

Join the rest of the first year class in your official welcome to McMaster University. Students will be introduced to important McMaster officials and get to shake their hands as they pass through the historical McMaster Arch.

Roll out the red carpet and get your evening wear on because you are invited to a night at the casino! Blackjack, roulette, a poker tournament and poker lessons are only a few of the fun games that students have available during the Charity Casino. If poker isn't your thing there are many other events taking place at the casino. This event always proves to be a Mac favourite. All the proceeds from this event go towards fundraising for Shinerama.

Shinerama is Canada's largest post-secondary school fundraiser involving more than 35,000 students from more than 60 university and college campuses. Shinerama raises money and generates awarenesss for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This car-washing, shoe-shining Canada wide event helps raise money for the cause so venture out into the streets of Hamilton and shine!

This is an annual tradition at Mac and one of the most hyped up events during Welcome Week. Four fast runners and one rider from all residence and SOCS compete against each other by racing, as the title indicates, a bed on wheels. Why? Why not! The winning team will receive points that contribute towards the Welcome Week Cup (awarded at the end of Welcome Week), and the IRC Cup (awarded to a residence at the end of the school year)!

IRIS (Inspiration, Reflection, Integrity, and Success) is the Student Success Centre drama production that welcomes new students to their first year at McMaster University by offering a glimpse of the transitional issues, challenges, and opportunities that they and their classmates might encounter during their first year at McMaster. For more information visit: here

This exciting event is a Welcome Week favourite where First Years participate in the fun by watching faculty and campus groups compete for the best airband competition. There is dancing, music and a whole lot of cheering!

MACademics is a new academic workshop series, geared towards helping first years succeed in transitioning into a new environment and lifestyle.

Students journey around campus in this challenging choose-your-own-adventure style game. With the help of your teammates, students discover the hidden gems of McMaster and get their minds in motion!

Two well-known bands wll rock the McMaster campus during two nights of Welcome Week! Some past performers include Hedley, Metric, Alexisonfire, Tokyo Police Club, Down With Webster, The Stereos, and Bedouin Soundclash.

Last year's performers included: Alexisonfire and The Arkells with San Sebastian!

For more information visit: The MSU Campus Event's Facebook Page or click here

This is the opportunity to sign up for all the great clubs that McMaster has to offer! Students walk around and visit the booths set up by our various clubs. Check out volunteer opportunities, keep up with your hobbies or discover a new one. Visit to take advantage of all the great activities available on campus in 2011.

This annual event showcases vendors and businesses around Hamilton. This is the chance to sample what Hamilton has to offer and grab tons of free stuff!

The PJ Parade has been a McMaster tradition for over half a century! This event is a great chance to meet new classmates as well as neighbours in the surrouding Westdale community. So come out wearing your pajamas and bring your school pride!