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Enrolling for Spring/Summer 2022 term
To avoid late fees, make sure you complete your enrolment for the May 2022 term, no later than April 14.
Late enrolment begins on April 15.
Upload your student card photo
Please upload your photo for your student card as soon as possible.
Once prepared your student card will be available for pickup at the Registrar’s Office in Gilmour Hall. Please check their website for hours.
How to enrol in – and complete – SGS 101 and 201
All new graduate students must complete SGS 101 and 201. Learn more about enrolling and completing the courses by the Spring/Summer deadline: May 31, 2022.
International / New-to-Hamilton area
Are you an international graduate student? Perhaps you are joining us from another part of Ontario or from beyond this province? Visit our International Students section for information about
- study permits, visas, UHIP
- travelling to and living in Hamilton
- more
Orientation webinar library
A repository of past webinars for graduate students.
Housing
Check out Mac Off-Campus Housing to learn more about
- finding a place to live,
- the new Student First Rentals program,
- Symbiosis, a co-housing program for graduate students,
- local rental listings.
Building a strong supervisory relationship
Learn more about expectations, communication and building a strong relationship with your supervisor.
Students with disabilities
McMaster offers many services, supports and resources for students with disabilities.
International grad students: Preparing for Grad School
Join us for an online welcome from the School of Graduate Studies – and friends – at our Virtual Café for international students.

Graduate Students Association
The GSA advocates for the graduate student community at McMaster, providing support and services, including
- health and dental benefits
- personal and professional development opportunities
- social events
- more
MS Office 365 Hub
All McMaster students have access to Microsoft Office 365 products and Zoom. Using your Mac ID, you will have access to:
- Word/Excel
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Teams
- more
McMaster Library grad student support
The Library provides a number of services and resources to help you navigate academic sources and information you will need to complete your studies.

MacPherson Institute
The MacPherson Institute provides a wide range of teaching and learning resources to instructors of all levels at McMaster.
Student Wellness Centre
The Student Wellness Centre is the place on campus to address your wellness needs. Services include:
- counselling
- mental health supports
- medical care
- wellness programs and education
Graduate Wellness Newsletter
The Graduate Wellness team at the Student Wellness Centre, delivers information about programs, as well as tips and strategies to help you stay well during your graduate journey. The newsletter is delivered to your email inbox every two weeks.
Open Circle McMaster
Open Circle McMaster is a diverse and consensus-based community where McMaster students can discuss life, spiritual and societal issues, as well as find volunteering opportunities available in the broader Hamilton community.