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
Update from McMaster following campus event
October 10, 2025
McMaster is aware that pamphlets, which university officials had neither previously seen nor approved, were distributed at an independently organized event on campus on Tuesday afternoon. The university is reviewing the matter under relevant university regulations such as the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Discrimination & Harassment Policy.
Message to the McMaster community regarding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025
From Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President, Students
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a day of significance that honours the survivors, children and families impacted by residential schools.
This day also acknowledges the lasting impact of this system on Indigenous communities in Canada, with a call for non-Indigenous Canadians to meaningfully contribute to reconciliation.
Message to the McMaster community regarding the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationRead More
McMaster unveils Indigenous Marauder logo created by Cayuga Woodland artist Kyle Joedicke
September 23, 2025
The mark was developed with input from the Indigenous Student-Athlete Council (ISAC), Indigenous Student Services (ISS) and the Equity and Inclusion Office. It blends Indigenous patterns and symbolism with the university’s longstanding athletics identity, and will debut Sept. 26 during McMaster’s Truth and Reconciliation soccer doubleheader where the women’s and men’s teams will wear custom jerseys designed by Joedicke featuring his woodland art style.
McMaster unveils Indigenous Marauder logo created by Cayuga Woodland artist Kyle JoedickeRead 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