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Welcome to week 4!
Tip #1: Join Clubs/Get Involved!
Meeting new people is one of the best parts of university! The best places to meet likeminded individuals that share your interests are in clubs!
Attend Welcome Week
Follow @greensuits and @msucampusevents on Instagram and @WWGreensuits on Twitter for all Welcome Week events and information!
Runs from Wednesday, September 1 until Wednesday, September 8, virtually and in-person
Join clubs as a general member, or apply to be an executive
Follow the Instagram of clubs that interest you to find out more about how to get involved
Attend Faculty Fest on Sunday, September 5 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM EST to learn more about clubs/committees at McMaster
Join Intramural Teams
Visit McMaster Athletics and Recreation website to learn more about how to register a team
Sign up for a mentor through the First Year Orientation Program (FYOP)
Follow @fyo_dcs on Instagram for more information about mentee sign up!
Tip #2: Download Campus Apps
McMaster tries to make your transition from high school to university as seamless as possible! Check out all its apps to help out navigate your uni life!
Navigate Campus:
Directions to specific rooms/buildings on campus
Building directory with short form/long form names
Bus schedule for around campus
Shows nearest washroom on campus
Quick dials for Emergency Services, including Student Walk Home Attendant Team (SWHAT), Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), and Campus Security
Walking routes from building to building on campus
Food on Campus:
Shows which food places are open
List of food places in each building with hours/menu
Search by specific foods/dietary restrictions, including Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free
Shows closest coffee spot to you
Nutritional information for each food spot
Recreation:
McMaster Recreation Get Rec’d
Scan your barcode of your student card when entering DBAC
Schedules for fitness classes/programs, the pool, The Pulse Gym, Intramural leagues, and more
Avenue to Learn:
Mobile Avenue to Learn
Check grades, announcements, updates, course outlines, emails, etc. on the go
Calendar that automatically puts due dates for assignments
Tip #3: Find spots on/around campus
Check out some of Hamilton's best hang out spots!
On Campus:
Bridges Cafe
Located in the basement of the Phoenix Restaurant, between Hamilton Hall and Wallingford Hall
Plant based foods, vegetarian and vegan options
Many tables/seating to do work or study
The Grind Cafe
Located in the basement of McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
Has ample lounge seating and offers a menu of delicious pastries as well as a variety of hot and cold beverages
Off Campus:
Paisley Coffeehouse & Eatery
Walk down Sterling St (Entrance of campus with rainbow sidewalk)
Has indoor and outdoor seating
Vegan and Gluten Free options available
With every cup of coffee sold, you are using your purchasing power to help protect valuable bird habitat in Latin America
The Burnt Tongue
Soups, salads, sandwiches
Second Cup
Indoor and outdoor seating
Has board games, cards, etc. to play with friends
Bean Bar
Sit down restaurant
Appetizers, Entres, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Desserts, Drinks, Coffee, Tea, and more!
Donut Monster
Makes from-scratch donuts with unique flavours and high quality ingredients
Serves coffee, donuts, and milkshakes
Questions?
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