Welcome to Student Affairs at McMaster
In Student Affairs, we take a holistic approach in our relationships with students — a community of more than 37,000 students from more than 120 countries who come to McMaster with unique stories, experiences and dreams. We collaborate with campus and community stakeholders, including Faculty and Program colleagues, the McMaster Students Union and the Graduate Students Association, to foster student potential by supporting the whole student and their well-being, creating a sense of belonging and offering experiences beyond the classroom that enable student transformation and growth.
Well-being
Supporting the whole student and their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical development
Belonging
Nurturing supportive communities where every student can find their place
Transformation and Growth
Creating a student experience where promise and potential are realized
LATEST NEWS

Together We Build: Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster
November 7, 2025
Whether you are curious about startups, want to connect with like-minded peers, or are ready to bring your business idea to life, McMaster Entrepreneurship Week has something for everyone.

Nine McMaster students named 2025 McCall MacBain International Fellows
November 5, 2025
Each of the students will spend a fully funded year living, studying and working abroad.
Nine McMaster students named 2025 McCall MacBain International FellowsRead More
Alumni invest $2 million in Access Program for equity-deserving students
October 30, 2025
McMaster alumni Lachlan and Doris MacLachlan have made a $2-million gift to strengthen the university’s Access Program, which helps equity-deserving students and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds overcome barriers to postsecondary education.
Alumni invest $2 million in Access Program for equity-deserving studentsRead MoreAWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Collaborative initiatives earn three Prix d'Excellence Awards
Prix d’Excellence from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE), 2025- Made at Mac (Silver): Best Creativity on a Shoestring
- International and Exchange Student Art Exhibit (Bronze): Best Young Alumni and/or Student Initiative
- Homecoming (Bronze): Best Community Outreach Initiative

Homecoming awarded Best Event by an Academic Institution
Canadian Event Awards, 2025


