Join us for this interactive webinar to learn from upper-year international students about their experience at McMaster and how they made the most of it. There will be plenty of time to ask questions during the session. 

We can’t wait to get to know you! Let’s meet up each morning, Monday to Friday, before the sessions start so you can make friends with other first-year students and get prepared for a great day.  

Whether you’re living on campus or off campus, the Archway and Residence Life teams work together to make sure you’re supported throughout your first year at McMaster. Join this webinar to learn more about what you can expect during first year, how you can stay connected to your upper-year peers and how you can make friends and thrive during your first year and beyond.

University is about more than just academics. Come and meet a panel of upper-year McMaster students from a range of campus services, academic programs and student groups. Learn more about the McMaster community so you can discover opportunities to make connections at Mac.

What if I’m not smart enough? What if I don’t make new friends? What if my cover is blown? Together we will explore strategies to navigate common doubts and fears you may have about surviving and thriving at McMaster. This workshop will be a space where folks are encouraged to be vulnerable and discover tangible ways to build community, overcome imposter syndrome, and embrace uncertainty.    

What does it mean to be a university learner and set yourself up for success? Attend this session to explore differences between high school and university, manage independence and learn what it takes to succeed inside and outside the lecture hall.   

As a student preparing to come to university, you probably have a lot of questions. What is an academic advisor, and how can they help? How is my GPA calculated? How can I transfer out of my program and into another program? Join a panel of academic advisors to get answers to your questions.    

In university, you develop your digital literacy skills by using different technology platforms inside and outside the classroom. Attend this session for an overview of these platforms and tips on how to increase your individual and group productivity, collaboration, self-management and content creation. Our presenters will help take the stress out of tech and show you the possibilities that platforms can provide. 

Join this session to meet many of the offices on campus that can support your successful transition to student life in university. It’s important to get to know your support network and find out how to get help now instead of waiting until you need it later.  

Come learn how to meet university expectations for your written assignments from experts in the fields of academic support. We can help you get the grades you want.

Is university different than high school? Learn about the undergraduate classroom experience, how to be a successful student in Canada and ways to access valuable resources and support.

There are many academic resources at McMaster to help you succeed in university. Come to this session to meet some of the experts and offices that can offer support and help you develop your academic skills. 

Creating a functional student budget can empower you to navigate the financial challenges of student life successfully. Join us to learn more about how to begin building toward financial independence in your undergraduate journey. 

Upper year students invite you to “ask us anything”! These panelists will share their secrets to success and answer your questions about SAS and supports available to students with disabilities.

Running concurrently, students can either attend a session on how to write lab reports or how to write essays. In each session, students will learn the expectations of the writing assignment in university, as well as what supports are available as you continue to develop your writing skills. 

Running concurrently, students can either attend a session on how to write lab reports or how to write essays. In each session, students will learn the expectations of the writing assignment in university, as well as what supports are available as you continue to develop your writing skills. 

The one thing you’ll hear the most from upper-year students is that they wish they knew how to manage their time, stop procrastinating and find a balance earlier. In this session, our experts will share proven ways to get it all done and have time left for fun.

Join this webinar to learn how the Student Success Centre’s employment and experiential opportunities can enhance your academic journey through work-integrated learning opportunities (paid and volunteer), career exploration activities and more. These experiences will help you learn and develop in-demand skills that employers value.

Have you transferred to McMaster from another university? Will September be the first time you’ve been to McMaster’s campus? Do you have questions about transfer credits? Join this webinar to learn about orientation programs that are available for transfer students, how transfer credits work, tips to help you discover what McMaster has to offer, and resources that can support you throughout your first year here. 

Notetaking might be a new skill for you — and that’s okay. Come to this session to learn different note-taking strategies for university and how to use your notes while studying and reviewing content. This is always one of the most popular sessions. We will be joined by a McMaster professor who will be doing a mock lecture, so students can practice note-taking methods. 

Are you living off-campus in your first year? Feeling nervous about what it will be like? If so, join us for this session to talk to upper year students for tips and tricks on how to make living off-campus the best experience possible.

Join your peers for a virtual escape room and end the first week of Mac101 in a fun way. Meet new people, make some memories and continue to build your community at Mac.