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 Homecoming 2026: What you need to know
August 21, 2026
The Homecoming football game, a Swae Lee concert, and a day-long festival of fun activities: Here’s what the MSU, Student Affairs and Athletics & Recreation have lined up to celebrate students and bring the campus community together.
McMaster Homecoming 2026: What you need to knowRead More
Welcome to the neighbourhood
August 10, 2026
As McMaster students move into the areas around campus, the university is reminding them to be good neighbours who contribute to a great living environment.
Welcome to the neighbourhoodRead More
StrongHER helps women in midlife build strength training skills
July 21, 2026
The StrongHER program was created to meet the need for a demographic that can benefit hugely from strength training but might also face barriers to entry when it comes to starting and maintaining a workout routine.
StrongHER helps women in midlife build strength training skillsRead 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
