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

Belonging Survey and Census launches to inform the McMaster student experience
October 9, 2026
All students are invited to participate to help better understand the composition of the student community and students’ experiences on campus.
Belonging Survey and Census launches to inform the McMaster student experienceRead More
Humanities and Social Sciences student wins international essay competition
October 8, 2026
How Banmeet Sangha turned her experiences with identity, culture and belonging into an internationally recognized essay, and a new understanding of where she belongs in higher education.
Humanities and Social Sciences student wins international essay competitionRead More
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 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


