STUDENT SERVICES

Athletics and Recreation
Campus Health Centre
Career Services
Centre for Student Development (CSD)
Chaplaincy Centre
Hospitality Services
Housing and Conference Services
Libraries
McMaster Students Union
Office of Academic Integrity
Office of Human Rights and Equity Serives
Office of the International Students’ Advisor - Student Exchanges/Work and Study Abroad
Office of the Registrar
Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Office of Sustainability
Ombuds Office
Security and Parking Services
Student Accounts and Cashiers Office
Titles - McMaster University Bookstore
University Secretariat
University Technology Services (UTS)

ACT Office (All Modes Commuting & Transportation)
ACT.mcmaster.ca

E.T. Clarke Centre, Room 102
905-525-9140 ext. 24772

The ACT Office exists to inspire McMaster faculty, staff and students to bike, hike, take transit and share the ride to campus. Contact ACT for information on transit, cycling, carpooling/ridesharing and walking. ACT offers personalized trip planning assistance and a proactive place to share ideas and concerns regarding alternative transportation services and programs at Mac.

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Athletics and Recreation
www-athrec-mcmaster.ca/

The Department of Athletics and Recreation provides opportunities for students to participate in inter-university athletics, clubs, intramurals, outdoor recreation, instructional programs, fitness and a variety of recreational formal and informal activities.

To register for activities on-line: http://www-athrec.mcmaster.ca/

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Campus Health Centre
www.mcmaster.ca/health

McMaster University Student Centre – Room B101
905-525-9140 ext. 27700

“Enhancing Education through Health and Health through Education”

Campus Health Centre guarantees that you will have a better McMaster experience if you maintain a healthy lifestyle. We can enhance your academic success by providing a wide range of health services for you and we will be your personal health care provider during your time at McMaster. Whether you have a sudden illness, a question about nutrition, a concern about sexuality or if you need a flu shot, you can expect excellent medical care provided by our team of 35 health care professionals. We promote healthy living through our Health & Wellness Centre in MUSC B106.

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Career Services
careers.mcmaster.ca

Gilmour Hall – Room 110
905-525-9140 ext. 24254

At Career Services our purpose is to help you manage your career. Whether you are a current student or alumni, we can help you get where you want to go. From career and education planning to job search, we have a wealth of resources and services available to you.

Our staff are experienced, knowledgeable professionals with a strong track record of assisting students and alumni in pursuing their career and educational goals. Our programs and services include:

The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.

 

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Centre for Student Development (CSD)
csd.mcmaster.ca/

McMaster University Student Centre – Room B107
905-525-9140 ext. 24711

The Centre for Student Development is a resource for all McMaster Students. It offers services in several main areas: personal counselling, academic skills (including writing skills and English as a Second Language), services for students with disabilities (including the ATLAS program for students with Learning Disabilities), leadership training, and services for international students (ISS) (including advising, student exchanges, work/study abroad programs). Students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to contact our office as early as possible in the year, before classes start in September, to allow ample time to arrange for appropriate accommodations. CSD offers a variety of volunteer opportunities through the Peer Helper Program whereby Peers are trained and supervised by professional staff to assist students with academic, disability, personal and career needs and goals. Students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to contact our office as early as possible in the year, before classes start in September, to allow ample time to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

In 2007-08, CSD will be launching the student activity record (the official name is to be determined), to provide students with a tool to document and reflect upon their various extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and then, upon verification, request and receive a McMaster recognized experiential record of those activities. The program was developed to acknowledge the valuable out-of-the-classroom learning and experience that takes place during a student’s university career.

f you have any questions or would like more information about any of our services, please visit or call our office or view our website.

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Chaplaincy Centre
www.mcmaster.ca/chaplain/

McMaster University Student Centre – Room 231
905-525-9140 ext. 24207

The campus Chaplaincy Centre operates independently of other university offices and offers a wide range of services to the McMaster community, including:

The Centre provides a focus for open Christian community as well as for interfaith dialogue and cooperative activity within the university. E-mail chaplain@mcmaster.ca or visit the website for detailed information.

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Hospitality Services
hospitality.mcmaster.ca/Meal_Plans_Registering_Students.htm

Commons Building – Room 116
905-525-9140 ext. 24422

Meal plan information - MacExpress, ext. 27448

McMaster Hospitality Services is a self-supporting department dedicated to providing students with healthy, nutritious and flavourful food. We offer a variety of meal plans for students living either in residence or off campus.

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Housing and Conference Services
housing.mcmaster.ca

Commons Building – Room 101
905-525-9140 ext. 24223

Housing and Conference Services strives to assist on-campus residents to meet their academic and personal goals in an environment that encourages and supports excellence.The Residence Life team provides the student with an intellectual and social community conducive to the pursuit of academic study and individual growth. If you have received a residence offer, please see page 2 of your Campus Living Booklet to find out more information about applying to residence. Please also feel free to visit our website or email resadmissions@mcmaster.cato discover more about living in Residence.

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Libraries
library.mcmaster.ca

Mills Memorial Library (Humanities and Social Sciences), Innis Library (Business), Health Sciences Library and the H. G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering provide collections and services supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities of the University.

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McMaster Students Union
www.msu.mcmaster.ca

McMaster University Student Centre – Room 201
905-525-9140 ext. 21000

The McMaster Students Union has two main focuses which include political representation and enhancing student life. Undergraduate students at McMaster University, taking a full course load, are members of the MSU. In addition to political representation at McMaster, locally, provincially and federally, the MSU offers more than 25 services and businesses and employs more than 350 students per year.

Some services offered by the MSU are SWHAT (walk home team), EFRT (emergency responders), more than 200 clubs, Quarters Restaurant and Bar, Union Market convenience store, Compass Information Centre, student health and dental plans, HSR bus pass, Underground Media and Design, the Silhouette newspaper, CFMU radio, the GLBT Centre, the Maroons spirit group, the Student Community Support Network, the MSU Child Care Centre, Diversity Services and many more.

For further information visit our website.

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Office of Academic Integrity
www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity

McMaster University Student Centre – Room 211
905-525-9140 ext. 24303

This office provides information and advice on the university's Academic Integrity Policy. In addition, the office is involved with preventing cases of academic dishonesty and educating the university community on academic integrity issues.

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Office of Human Rights and Equity Services
www.mcmaster.ca/hres

McMaster University Student Centre – Room 212
905-525-9140 ext. 27581

The Human Rights Office is a service to all members of the University community, including faculty, staff, students, administrators, supervisors, students groups, employee groups, and others.
Our job is to implement the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy and its Anti-Discrimination Policy and to provide services with regard to all types of human rights issues on campus. These services include: Consultation and Advice, Awareness and Education and Resolution of Complaints.

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Office of the Registrar
registrar.mcmaster.ca/index.htm

905-525-4600

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Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
sfas.mcmaster.ca/

Gilmour Hall – Room 120
905-525-9140 ext. 24319

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships administers government and institutionally-funded financial aid programs.

In addition to assisting students through OSAP, bursaries, work programs and undergraduate scholarships, the office provides financial and budgeting advice to current McMaster students and applicants to help them identify and address their post-secondary education expenses.

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www.mcmaster.ca/sustainability/
Gilmour Hall Room 315 C
(905) 525-9140 ext. 21575

McMaster University's Office of Sustainability is intended to act as a catalyst for change within the university and encourages staff, faculty and students to join in to help create a culture of sustainability here at McMaster. Please visit sustainability.mcmaster.ca to find out more.

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Ombuds Office
www.mcmaster.ca/ombuds/

McMaster University Student Centre – Room 210
905-525-9140 ext. 24151

This office provides information, advice and assistance to help resolve University-related complaints and concerns of both an academic and non-academic nature. It is a neutral, confidential service dedicated to ensuring the fair treatment of all members of the McMaster community.

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Security and Parking Services
www.mcmaster.ca\security

E.T. Clarke Centre, Room 102
905-525-9140 ext. 24232 (Parking)
905-525-9140 ext. 24281 (Security)
For Emergencies, dial ‘88’ from any Campus Phone

McMaster Security Services employs Special Constables who patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Our officers respond to and assist in all emergencies and safety situations on campus.

Parking passes are available by application on line or in person at the Parking Office. Parking Services administers all parking lots of the University. Parking is available to all McMaster community members and most lots are regulated 24 hours a day.

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Gilmour Hall – Room 209
905-525-9140 ext. 24478
Fax 905-527-3615
student.accounts@mcmaster.ca

Please review the website to investigate fees, payment plans and payment methods.

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Titles - McMaster University Bookstore
titles.mcmaster.ca

Gilmour Hall – Room B101

For seventy-five years, Titles, McMaster University Bookstore, has been committed to serving the McMaster community. A student's source for textbooks, the bookstore also provides a wide range of services and products such as clothing, giftware, computers, stationery, a large selection of general interest books as well as housing a full service post office. Titles also provides over $500,000 a year to the campus community, enhancing student services, providing funding for student groups and contributing to the quality of student life on campus.

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University Secretariat
www.mcmaster.ca/univsec

Gilmour Hall – Room 210
905-525-9140 ext. 24337

The office provides information and advice on University policies such as the Student Appeal Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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University Technology Services (UTS)
www.mcmaster.ca/uts/studentcomputing.htm

University Technology Services (UTS) offers a variety of services to McMaster students. The services start with the activation of your MACID account and MAC ID enabled services. Your MAC ID provides authenticated access to a range of technology services including Email, MUGSI, MacConnect, Student Computing Labs, Fee for Service Printing (in the labs), WebCT, Virtual Private Networking (VPN).

You must follow the two steps below:

Each student in residence also has a data and phone connection supported through MacOnline (www.mcmaster.ca/maconline) and many student related areas on campus have wireless access (www.mcmaster.ca/uts/network/wireless).

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