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Welcome Day

This orientation program focuses on Student Life . Welcome Day is all about getting to know the campus and surrounding community, learning about the support services and resources available.  Welcome Day 2012 is scheduled for Friday, August 10. Registration opens June 1st.

Welcome Day includes a variety of sessions, programs and resources that will help you get to know more about your McMaster support network including:

  • Residence Tours
  • Transit Tours of Hamilton's hot spots
  • Financial Aid and Managing your Student Account
  • Library Tours
  • First Year Parent Program
  • Living Off-Campus, commuting and more
  • First Generation Students Information Session
  • McMaster Fair


Attending all of the orientation programs gives you the opportunity to start meeting new people and building connections before University starts in September.