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 awarded $300,000 to expand Startup Survivor program
March 16, 2026
The investment will be used to expand the Startup Survivor program, a four-month innovation program and pitch competition that supports McMaster entrepreneurs as they work to launch and grow their ventures.
McMaster awarded $300,000 to expand Startup Survivor programRead More
Community, collaboration, confidence: Women in entrepreneurship event offers empowering insights
March 12, 2026
Students, staff and alumni gathered to hear from inspiring leaders and innovators at an event organized by the Student Success Centre and the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Community, collaboration, confidence: Women in entrepreneurship event offers empowering insightsRead More
International Women’s Day 2026: Here’s how you can get involved
February 27, 2026
Check out these events and programming on and around March 8, International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day 2026: Here’s how you can get involvedRead MoreAWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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

Homecoming awarded Best Event by an Academic Institution
Canadian Event Awards, 2025


