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
McMaster students open up about what it means to belong in new podcast
October 5, 2026
New Student Affairs Opening Up podcast is amplifying student voices and creating space for honest conversations.
McMaster students open up about what it means to belong in new podcastRead More
McMaster receives $300,000 investment from Bruce Power to support nuclear learning program for Indigenous students
September 28, 2026
With a dedicated stream for Indigenous youth, the program advances reconciliation and inclusion while creating clear, sustainable pathways into careers in nuclear and STEM.
McMaster receives $300,000 investment from Bruce Power to support nuclear learning program for Indigenous studentsRead More
McMaster welcomes CHCH Morning Live for special broadcast
September 18, 2026
The four-hour show included an all-star lineup of 14 live interviews from world-renowned researchers, exceptional students, campus leaders, athletes and entrepreneurs.
McMaster welcomes CHCH Morning Live for special broadcastRead MoreAWARDS AND RECOGNITION
President’s Award for Outstanding Service
Awarded to Athletics & Recreation, Indigenous Student-Athlete Council and Indigenous Student Services for Two Feet in Your Canoe, an authentic story of culture, identity, belonging and spirituality told through the voices of Indigenous student-athletes.
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
