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.

We want to make sure every first-year student feels connected and supported. That’s where our first-year experience teams come in: Archway supports off-campus students and Residence Life supports on-campus students.

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

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival Event

You really “autumn” know our services! Fall is officially here, and it’s just about the halfway point in the term,...

Student walking past Student Centre.

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...

A mosaic of student photos that make up an image of Edwards Arch.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week Event

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

McMaster University Hall

Mac101: Introduction to University Life

Mac101: Introduction to University Life Event

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

VIDEOS

Student saying Welcome to the camera in Hindi. They are holding a sign with their language.

Welcome to McMaster

Welcome to McMasterWatch the Welcome video
Yambakam, protagonist of the Welcome Home series, smiling at the sky on McMaster University's campus

Welcome Home (Part One)

Welcome Home (Part One)Watch the Welcome Home video
Dr. Lovaye Kajiura talking to a camera

Learning at McMaster

Learning at McMasterWatch the Learning at McMaster video
Student on campus.

My First Weeks at McMaster

My First Weeks at McMasterWatch the First Weeks at McMaster video
Screenshot of different students on the 2021 student panel for Mac101

Mac101: Student Panel (2021)

Mac101: Student Panel (2021)Watch the Mac101 video
Animated McMaster student holding a stack of books outside of University Hall. The sky is a McMaster gold.

Navigating university

Navigating universityWatch navigating university for tips