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Registration Deadline: Jul 31, 2020 11:55 PM

Although we will be online in the fall, we are committed to providing you with the best transition and orientation experience to get you ready for University academics and student life at McMaster.

We have planned an exciting online Welcome Week for you, including academic and social programming, interactive games and activities, faculty-based events, and opportunities to connect with other incoming and upper-year students, staff, and faculty.

We will also be investing in new technology that will connect you to all the necessary resources and services so that you feel prepared and excited to start classes this September.

Please note that there will be no on-campus events or in-person gatherings.

We are excited to welcome you to the Marauder family!

What is a MacPass?

• The MacPass is your “all-access pass” to the events and programs taking place during your online Welcome Week experience.
• This is a mandatory Orientation Fee paid by all level 1 undergraduate students registered for 18 or more units. Mohawk and Conestoga first-year nursing students who wish to participate can purchase a MacPass for $100.00.
• Since you are paying for MacPass, we encourage you to take advantage of the benefits.
•  We will use the information from your MacPass registration to verify your correct mailing address. This will include a first-year Welcome Week buff, a few other swag items and information on Welcome Week 2020. *Please note that there may be some delays in sending packages to international addresses. 

Want to learn more about Welcome Week 2020? Read this article, recently featured on the Daily News.

1st Year Mandatory Orientation Fee: 

On March 28, 2012, McMaster students voted in favour of a University Orientation Fee (MacPass) for all level 1 undergrad students registered for 18 or more units. This fee is used for the operation of Welcome Week, organized in partnership by the MSU and the Student Success Centre. If you are registered for 18 units or more as of August 31, 2020, this $100 charge will appear on your student account. This fee will entitle you to participate in all orientation programs and events administered by the Student Success Centre, MSU, Archway and faculty societies commencing Monday, August 31 through to Wednesday, September  9, 2020.

There is no opt-out provision.

If you have an accommodation need for an event/planned meeting, please email sscevent@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.