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David Braley Athletic Centre and Ivor Wynne Centre (Athletic Complex) (Tours 9am - 1:30pm)
Travel to the Ivor Wynne Centre (IWC) or the David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC) to see the full-score variety of physical activities you can participate in while at Mac. Information is available on competitive sports, intramurals, instructional and outdoor programs and our state-of-the-art fitness facility, 'The Pulse'.
Residence Hall Tours (Tours 9am - 3pm) Meet at the lobby of desired residence for tour!
Now that you know what residence you'll be living in for the next eight months, stop by your new home and meet the upper year student leaders who will be living there with you. You'll be introduced to a typical room with all the incredible amenities available to you as a resident!
Totally Transit Tours (Tours 1pm - 3pm, every 15 minutes)
Hop on a specially chartered HSR bus for guided tours of Hamilton's transit system. Sit back, and relax as upper year students highlight some of Hamilton's entertainment hot spots like Hess Village, as well as transportation links, like the downtown bus terminal with connections to Stoney Creek and the Mountain.
Debunking the Myths: Student Panel (Hamilton Hall 109, 10am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm)
Will I gain a freshman 15? Will I have mountains of homework? Will I meet people and make friends? Every question is a good question for new students approaching university. Let our panel of experienced upper-year students ease any anxieties incoming students may have about starting their life at Mac.
First Year Parent Program (Burke Science Building B136, 10am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm)
This session is specifically geared to parents. They will have the opportunity to meet with University personnel who have primary responsibility for the care of student life on campus. Key University administrators will discuss the support services available to students, e.g. security, health,residences, and student services.
Living Off-Campus (Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning & Development 1105, 10am - 11am and 1pm-2pm)
Wondering what it will be like living off-campus in your first year? Not sure how to get connected and meet people? Come to this session to start making connections. You will receive tips on what it's like living in a student rental; get some ideas on how to handle living at home and commuting; hear about SOCS (the Society of Off Campus Students) and what they can do for you (during Welcome Week and throughout your academic career) and find out why Hamilton is a great place for students. Get a head start, and visit
http://macoffcampus.mcmaster .ca/
Lunch (11am - 1pm, MUSC/Mills Plaza)
A BBQ lunch can be purchased for $4.00 for entrée and drink (located in the centre of campus). Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Paradise Catering table located at the Info Fair.
Your Home Away From Home (Chester New Hall 104, 10am - 11am and 1pm-2pm)
This session will introduce incoming students to various aspects of the residence community, including a description of the student leadership system, the Inter-Residence Council, and helpful tips for living on campus.
Information Fair (9am - 3pm, MUSC Marketplace)
Over 40 student services and McMaster Students Union services will be represented at the Info Fair to provide students and parents with information ranging from financial aid, food services, and off campus resources to EFRT (Emergency First Response Team), and information on many of McMaster's student clubs.
Taking Effective Study Notes. Dr. Day (CIBC Hall in the Student Centre, 10am - 11pm and 1pm-2pm)
Dr. Richard (Dick) Day, Professor in the Department of Psychology, was nominated for the McMaster Students' Union Teaching Award each year from 1987 (when he won for the Faculty of Social Science) until 1999. He is known as one of the University's most enthusiastic teachers. Dr. Day will lead an exercise where you will participate in a mini lecture and learn step by step how to create effective, smart study notes.
First Generation Program (CIBC Hall, 12pm - 1pm)
If you are a student whose parents did not attend post-secondary education (college or university) in Canada then you are considered a First Gen! Research shows that these students often face barriers to postsecondary education and the transition from high school to university that other students do not. This 1 hour session will address these needs and offer strategies of how to deal with the challenges first year university can present. Dr. Richard Day, Professor in Psychology as a First Generation Student himself will be available to answer questions and concerns about student life in your first year.
Finances Matters! Financial Aid and Managing your Student Account (Burke Science Building 106, 10am - 11pm and 1pm - 2pm)
This session will focus on the financial aid opportunities available through McMaster and provide important information about completing your online payment agreement, making payments and managing your student account.
Titles Bookstore - MacPasses
Titles will be selling MacPasses all day. It is also a chance for you to see what Titles Bookstore has to offer! To order your MacPass online follow the link below! August 6 will be the final day to take advantage of the MacPass Early Bird Price!
