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Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Use the live chat to connect with us and get answers in real time. This is a space we created for you to ask questions, get information and chat with our staff and student staff who understand what it’s like to be in university. You can think of it as our virtual front desk. Find the “chat with us” button on any page of the website to get started.
Career drop-ins
In-person drop-ins (no appointment needed)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gilmour Hall 110
Note: In-person drop-ins are 20 minutes, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Virtual drop-ins (register online)
International student drop-ins
In-person drop-ins (no appointment needed)
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Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) B118
Let’s connect on campus
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
- Student Success Centre, Gilmour Hall 110
- Spiritual Care and Learning Centre, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) 212
- SSC: Career and Experiential Lounge, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) B118
- SSC: Writing and Academic Skills Hub, Mills Library 215
Send us an email
If you have general questions related to the Student Success Centre and our services, email studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca. If you have an accommodation need for an appointment, event, meeting or workshop hosted by the Student Success Centre, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. If you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please let us know.
Are you a faculty or staff member?
Contact studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca to learn about ways we can support you and help you help students. We offer customized workshops, webinars, resources and more.
Learn more about the Student Affair Divisions and Student Success Centre.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Arlene Fajutrao Dosen, B. Arts Sc., B.A., M.A. (she/her)
Director, Student Success
Email: dosena@mcmaster.ca
Sean Beaudette, M. Ed, PMP (he/him)
Associate Director (Outreach, Transition and Academic Success)
Email: beaudes@mcmaster.ca
Katherine Hesson-Bolton
Manager, Talent Partnerships and Employer Relations
Email: hessonbk@mcmaster.ca
Elizabeth DiEmanuele, M.A. (she/her)
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Email: diemanei@mcmaster.ca
Celeste Licorish (she/her)
Manager, Educational Initiatives and Assessment – Access Strategy
Email: licorisc@mcmaster.ca
Jacqueline Hampshire, M. Ed (she/her)
Director, Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement
Email: hampsh@mcmaster.ca
Liz Koblyk, PhD (she/her)
Associate Director (Wilson Leadership Scholar Award)
Email: wilsonleader@mcmaster.ca
Gisela Oliveira (she/her)
Associate Director (Skill Development and International Student Support)
Email: oliveig@mcmaster.caACCESS STRATEGY, ORIENTATION AND TRANSITION, ACADEMIC SKILLS
Holly Corbett, M. Ed., PhD Candidate (she/her)
Academic Skills Program Coordinator
On leave
Karen Rosenberg, Ph.D. (she/her)
Academic Skills Program Coordinator (Graduate Writing Specialist)
Email: rosenbek@mcmaster.ca
Jenna Storey, B.A., B. Ed. (she/her)
Academic Skills Program Coordinator
Email: jenna.storey@mcmaster.caCAREERS, EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL
Stephanie Cognigni (she/her)
Experiential Programming and Outreach Coordinator
Email: scognig@mcmaster.ca
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND EVENTS
Ashley Fink (she/her)
Web and Graphic Designer (Student Success Centre and Student Accessibility Services)
Email: finka1@mcmaster.ca
Rachel Nelson (she/her)
Events and Communications Specialist
On leave
Madeline Parr, H.B.A. (she/her)
Student Relations and Office Operations Coordinator
Email: parrm@mcmaster.ca
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
Mitchell Onyedikachi Emmanuel-Kalu, H.B.A. (he/him)
Global Experience and International Program Assistant
Email: emmanueo@mcmaster.ca
Jenna Levi, M.A. (she/her)
Education Abroad Coordinator
On leave
Randa Salih, RCIC (she/her)
Coordinator (International Undergraduate Students)
Email: salihr1@mcmaster.ca
