First-Year Experience

Welcome to McMaster University! We’re glad you’re here. As a first-year McMaster student, we know that you may feel excited and maybe a little bit nervous, too. That’s where our first-year experience team comes in. We want to make sure every first-year student feels connected and supported.

Note: We’ll be updating this page before September, so check back soon!

Parents and Guardians

As your student starts their McMaster journey, they’ll want all the help they can get. The Archway Parent Newsletter will share news, updates and resources that can help you best support your first-year student as they start their university career.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

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Welcome Week

Welcome Week Event

From August 29, 2022 to September 02, 2022

Let’s start the year together! First of all, congratulations and welcome to our Marauder family! We’re glad you’re here with...

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University on a budget

July 27

Here are some strategies for university students looking to save money. Easy and quick healthy recipes Sometimes you don’t have...

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Staying on top of your first-year workload

July 26

The work may seem significantly harder, and I remember already feeling behind after the first week of school. With the...

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Mac101: Introduction to University Life

Mac101: Introduction to University Life Event

From July 18, 2022 to July 28, 2022

Get introduced to university life at Mac101 Welcome to McMaster! This summer, join students, staff and faculty for Mac101, a...

VIDEOS

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Welcome to McMaster

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Welcome Home (Part One)

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Learning at McMaster

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My First Weeks at McMaster

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Mac101: Student Panel (2021)

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Navigating university

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