Peer Leader Program
The Peer Leader program includes a volunteer opportunity, scheduled professional development and connections to your peers. Browse all the appointment...
Get the one-on-one support you need this year
Types of appointments and support Browse all the appointment types to find out how you can access support. Then, book...
Canadian workplace rules for international students
Are you an international student or a newcomer to Canada? Are you getting acquainted with the Canadian workplace culture? There...
Canadian workplace culture for international students
Are you an international student or a newcomer to Canada? Are you getting acquainted with the Canadian workplace culture? There...
Volunteer requirements and opportunities for international students
Are there requirements for volunteering in Canada? Check with the organization you are interested in volunteering with to find out...
The value of volunteering for international students
Why should you volunteer in Canada? Experiencing Canadian culture Expanding your network Developing advanced skills You will develop critical skills...
Supporting international undergraduate students coming to Canada
McMaster’s COVID-19 readiness plan for undergraduate students Information on this page is intended for undergraduate students. If you’re a graduate...
Applying for the International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) program
Are you an international student seeking ways to earn money and gain experience? The ISWO program offers paid positions for...
Did you get vaccinated outside Ontario? Submit proof to the province’s vaccine system
Submitting your proof of vaccination will provide you with your QR code so you can access public areas that require...
Welcoming international students to McMaster for Winter 2022
Welcome! As we return to in-person learning, everyone in the International Student Services team is excited to meet and connect...
Government announcement of travel ban due to the Omicron variant
Update (December 17, 2021): With the evolving situation and overwhelming evidence of community transmission of Omicron in most countries around...
New government vaccination and travel updates
If you are outside Canada, or if you are in Canada and planning to travel for the winter break, please...
MacCheck and vaccine updates for international undergraduate students
The Province of Ontario has recently released updated guidance on the definition of a “fully vaccinated individual” Previously, individuals who...
Recommendation for international student arrival dates
McMaster University recommends that international students should not arrive in Canada more than four weeks before the Fall 2021 semester...
Wellness supports for international students
We know that you and your fellow international students may be experiencing extra challenges right now. Your mental health and...
Stories for a global community: “Motherland, Fatherland and New World”
My first home is Nigeria, a juxtaposed hub of wealth and poverty yet amassed with ingenuous citizens and colourful cultures....
Stories for a global community: “The Journey”
It was my university graduation day. The last two years I spent 1,000 miles away from home studying in Bhopal,...
Stories for a global community: “We Are Not So Different You & I”
At the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), I worked as a casework intern helping migrant workers win salary, abuse,...
“It’s always good to know someone from your hometown in an unfamiliar country.”
Online resources have been an essential part of international student support at Mac for the past few years – but...
Getting to know Mac as a first-year international student
The webinars were thoroughly entertaining and knowledgeable. They helped me meet strangers who are now my closest friends from India...