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 team comes in: we offer support to incoming students from the summer before you begin classes, up until the end of your last exam in first year. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

Edwards Arch in spring.

MacStart: Transition Program for Students with Disabilities

MacStart: Transition Program for Students with Disabilities Event

Congratulations on becoming a Marauder! We’re excited to welcome you to our McMaster community MacStart is a summer program designed...

Three students sit on green grass under trees, studying outdoors with laptops. They are smiling, creating a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.

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...

Three pictures of waterfalls in Hamilton

Hello Hamilton Tour: Nature Edition 

1) Canterbury Falls   Canterbury Falls, located on Canterbury Creek, is a beautiful 9.5-meter ribbon-style waterfall maintained by the Hamilton Lions...

Three pictures of James St North

Hello Hamilton Tour: Exploring the Vibrant James St North 

Getting to James St North  Getting to James St North from the main campus is easy. Take the 1, 5,...

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