Starting university can feel exciting yet overwhelming. This session brings together upper-year students from across faculties to share honest, lived experiences covering course selection, building relationships with professors, and finding your community on campus. Panelists will discuss their mistakes and what they wish they’d known on day one. Join this session to ask a Marauder your questions and gain valuable insight to step into this new chapter with confidence.

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.

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.

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!

Feeling overwhelmed about balancing school and your well-being? Join this session to learn more about all the campus resources to support your wellness on campus!

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.

Not sure if you qualify for academic accommodations? You’re not alone. This workshop unpacks what Student Accessibility Services provides, what qualifies as a “disability”, what types of accommodations are available, and how to register. Whether you had an IEP in high school, or are still figuring things out, this session is for you! We’re here to help answer your questions and provide a path forward to support your success.

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.

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? Who can help me study better? Join a panel of academic support staff from across campus to learn where and who to turn to for help during the year.

Come learn about how to meet university expectations for university writing. Experts from the Library and Writing and Academic Skills will guide you through finding and evaluating scholarly work, incorporating and properly citing sources, and making the best use of research and writing resources at McMaster.

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.

This session, led by the Athletics & Recreation Team, will explore the many sports and recreation activities at McMaster. Presenters will outline the opportunities and resources available to Marauders for physical activity and the importance of movement for overall wellness.

Join student leaders from the McMaster Students Union (MSU) to learn more about life at McMaster and how they can support your student experience!

In this session, students will learn the expectations of writing a lab report in university, as well as what supports are available as you continue to develop your lab writing skills.

Hosted by the Access Program, join a panel of fellow upper-year commuter students as they share their experiences commuting to and from campus! Incoming students will get to learn more about the trials, tribulations, and joys of commuting, and learn tips and tricks to make the trip smoother.

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.

Not sure what Welcome Week is and if you should go? Don’t know what to bring to your first day of classes? Join this session led by upper-year students at McMaster to find out what helped them in their first month of being on campus!