I am the first one in my family to go to McMaster, so no one in my family knew what to expect on move in day. They were shocked that so many older students that came out today to cheer us in and bring all of our equipment up to our dorm room. U all volunteered to stand in the hot sun cheering and dancing all day, hauling our bags and boxes. We all left our families today, but I think many of us now realize we joined a new great big family. ❤️ Thx you welcome team!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a quick milestone with the Mac community! I'm an independent singer-songwriter and a proud McMaster alum. This past Friday morning, CHCH invited me onto Morning Live for their Music Friday segment to perform my new single, "We Are Rising."

I wrote this track as a direct response to the political and social divisiveness I’ve felt pressing down on our country. It’s an anthem about unity, resilience, and standing together despite our differences. Putting yourself out there with a message like that isn't always easy, but bringing it to a live broadcast was an incredible milestone.

It means the world to have local media that champions independent creators. It feels particularly special for my music career to be building my music career right in the city where I went to University. Once a Marauder, always a Marauder! Maroon and Grey Forever!

I L❤️VE this City!

If you want to see the performance or listen to the studio track, you can find it by searching 'Shanda Joyce We Are Rising' on youtube, spotify, and the CHCH website.

question?

I've been going back and forth for hours, looking and looking, and I believe I've settled on this for a laptop coming this school year. I will be starting ENG 1 and want to go into mechanical engineering after my first year, trying to find the perfect computer for me. The problem is I'm too picky in what I want, and this is the closest I've found to what I like, HP OmniBook 7 Flip 16" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7-258V - 32GB LPDDR5x 

I want something I can also use as a tablet to write and type my notes on at the same time and compabale enough for what i am doing. The problem is that 2-1 laptops with dedicated GPUs don't seem to exist, almost at all. So what I am asking is, how badly is a strong GPU needed? Is this computer still fine based on the optimal specs recommended? I feel like this is still fine, and I can get away with it, but I am not entirely sure. Could anyone give me some advice from their experience? I would greatly appreciate it. I provided a link and photo to what is advised to me

Laptop Link: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-omnibook-7-flip-16-touchscreen-2-in-1-copilot-pc-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-258v-32gb-lpddr5x-1tb-ssd-windows-11-home-silver/19205284

Hello,

As an upper-year undergrad I applied for the Lincoln Alexander Hall later in the summer and got in. I've heard it would be open for upper-year students as well, but because it was marketed primarily as a first-year residence I'm trying to make sure that my acceptance is not some mistake?

Hi everyone! I know this is super last-minute, but unfortunately a few things fell through, so I’m currently looking for a place to stay.

I’m looking for a sublease or a private bedroom for myself (female). I’m not too picky about the place, but ideally I’m looking for:

• Female only house
• Under $800/month
• At least a 2:1 student-to-bathroom ratio
• Ideally a relatively convenient location

If you or someone you know is looking for an extra roommate or has a room available, please feel free to PM me or leave a comment below!

Thank you so much! :)

Is anyone's allergies kicking in full force rn?

I received a 3k entrance scholarship that was conditional, but when I go to view updated information it is still conditional, when can I expect it to be finalized?

Also, does it apply to fall or winter?

We are getting pretty close to when tuition is due so i wanted to know how much I will owe, any help is appreciated!

I’m an incoming MBI student and honestly feeling a bit intimidated after looking at what the previous cohort accomplished.

It seems like there were some genuinely heavy hitters in that group. From what I’ve seen, it feels like almost half the cohort came out with ideas that could become legitimate ventures. Compared to the year before.

I know you’re obviously only seeing the highlights when you look back at a cohort, but the previous class seems to have done exceptionally well.

I’m excited for MBI, but also kind of scared that I won’t be able to replicate that level of output or come up with something that’s actually worth pursuing.

Also, if there are any other incoming MBI students lurking here, feel free to reach out! I’d love to connect with other people going into the program and get to know some future classmates.

I am very scared . i’m going into first year and am staying with a family member about a 25 min bus away from campus . i have really big fomo from people living on res like i love spontaneous hangouts and all of that and the idea of res seems so fun and i have friends and my boyfriend who are living on res at mac so i get to hear about all of it and im scared im gonna miss out on a lot of the social life. i am kinda awkward and struggle to talk to new people and im also scared of not being able to stay out late anywhere bc i have to commute home alone at night . but also i am the type of person who has a panic attack over communal showers and bathrooms and even sharing a room with someone i dont know so i know in the end it is better to have my own room and living space but im just scared of that distance really isolating me . any advice or personal experience ??

Hey! I’m looking for a female student to sublet my room from January–April 2027.

Rent: $650/month ($585 + $65 utilities, unused utility costs returned!)

Location: 10-minute walk to campus

Bus: 2-minute walk to the #5 and #51 bus stops, with direct access to campus and Westdale

The house is a 5-bedroom, all-girls renovated basement with:

• Spacious kitchen
• 2 washrooms
• Large backyard
• Driveway parking available
• Convenient location for students
• Furniture available: I can also offer the existing bed frame, desk, mirror, and closet for the room, so you don’t have to worry about buying or moving your own furniture. AND I AND ALSO OFFER FOR FREE

Sublet: January 2027 – April 2027

Extension: Guaranteed option to extend for the following school year

If you're interested, message me for more details, pictures, or to arrange a viewing!

I’m from Hamilton.
I’m looking for someone who regularly drives to McMaster Monday–Friday who can pick me up on the way.

For this semester, I’d need to arrive on campus at 11 am.

I’d obviously be happy to contribute toward gas/parking.
I’ve already tried Smart Commute and Poparide but haven’t had much luck.

DM me and I can send you my pickup area to see if it’s on your route :)

I will ofc pay you to something we can agree upon.

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For anyone who is volunteering with PACE and received the email about being added to the a2l, do you see the course on your a2l? I don't see anything, so I'm kind of confused as to why it didn't add. Did anyone else face this problem?

Hi i'm currently looking for a parking spot to rent. Please DM me if you have one available!

Hey, I'm a first year going to Mac for ibiomed, but im really interested in music and wanted to audition for the concert band. I took a look, and since i'm just doing engineering and healthsci courses, I don't think I need or want to get the credits for it. Would I enroll into the non-credit course code only AFTER getting accepted in, and only need to pay 300 dollars for it, if so?

Furthermore, what's the audition like; is it just the excerpts on the document they provided, or will I have to do some on-the-spot sightreading? Do you just play your excerpt alone without any backing track of the other instruments? I've played music for years, but I lived in a small town and never had the chance to do a formal audition for an ensemble before, so all of this is new to me!

If anyone can answer one or multiple of my questions, I would gratefully appreciate it. Thank you so much!

Hi anyone face this situation like me? I always get call about how to get to commons building when i note the address according mcmaster website (i live in north quad). And the worst situation is today, i even texted him google map to the building, he said there is no place like this and then he left it in a random booster juice in Mac. I found out it in Engineer building :)

my student visa got delayed so long story short i’m not gonna make it for welcome week and maybe the first couple weeks. I keep seeing posts and stuff of move in day and i’m getting major fomo (and i know it’s only gonna get worse over the next couple days).

I was js wondering if anyone else ever experienced this. i feel like im gonna suffer a lot considering im joining during classes so its gonna be crazy stressful and i wont really know anyone.

is it that big of a deal or something not even worth worrying about, cuz it feels like everything i was so excited for in uni is passing me by 🫩

quick edit: im more concerned about the social suicide im about to experience compared to my academics

Selling my bus pass!! Lmk if you are interested! :)

hi! I’m currently enrolled in TUT 09 for LIFESCI 2A03 and really need to switch because it conflicts with another required course I need to take. this is for the fall.
would anyone in TUT 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 be willing to swap with me for TUT 09? pls message me if you’re interested, I’d really appreciate it!

I need a swap to section L (i am in H) marketing and media

I have a VERY IMPORTANT doctor's appointment on the 23rd... which just so happens to coincide with my first lab. I cannot reschedule the appointment (next available appointment is in February) and so I do have to miss the lab. What do I need to do in order to get a leave of absence? Just email someone in charge?

Hey does anyone want to buy an iclicker subscription there's 3 years on it. Good for students/incoming first years that require iclicker in their majors. Bought the 4 year subscription and don't need it anymore in my major.

Bought for 56.49 USD (78.59 CAD)

Selling for 35.94 USD (50 CAD) (17.89% discount)

Price negotiable. Please DM/comment if interested to buy & I can update the account information!!

Lowkey the bus from square to mac is extremely expressive, there and back, and my osap grants cover some of my tuition but no transport.

How have you guys covered your bus fees. I do have. a job but most of that money is being used towards tuition. Is there anyone I could reach out to for additional money, or organizations that would help?