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A Letter from the Macademics Team Dear Students, On behalf of the MSU Macademics team, we’d like to introduce you to our one-step hub for academic and wellness resources on campus. Initially launched in October 2017, our team has since updated the hub with changes to resources available on campus and added a diverse array of new resources accessible to students. As such, we are excited to share with you the new and improved Resource Hub - no stressful site surfing necessary! Created by students for students. Take a look at the Table of Contents to guide your search, and access the links to find the specific support you need. Macademics strives to help undergraduate students succeed in their academic and professional eneavours and this is just one of the ways we hope to support you. Enjoy! Sincerely, The Macademics Team
General Resources Undergraduate Calendar
McMaster Peer Tutoring Network
This calendar provides information on every course offered at McMaster, across all faculties.
The McMaster Peer Tutoring Network provides connections between students and peer tutors.
academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca
studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/academicsupport/peer-tutoring-network
Used Textbook Sales
Course Wiki
The McMaster Used Textbook Sales Facebook page is a community of nearly 30,000 McMaster students selling and buying textbooks at affordable prices.
The Course Wiki provides up-to-date feedback and inside information on all undergraduate courses. This service is run by students, for students and includes details about professors, testing styles, and tips on how to succeed academically.
facebook.com/groups/macusedtexts
mcmaster.ca/coursewiki
Writing Assistance This service helps you enhance skills such as lecture note-taking, time management, organization, and research and study strategies. studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/academicsupport/academicsupport
International Student Services An excellent resource for international students, including information on study permits, health care, events, and more. iss.mcmaster.ca
Student Success Centre The Student Success Centre is a free service that supports students and alumni with their academic work, personal growth, and professional development. Such resources include academic coaching, First Generation Student programming, mentorship, and career counseling. The SCC is located in Gilmore Hall room 110. Students can book appointments or stop by during drop-in clinics. studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca
Engineering Academic Advisor
Textbook Library
Academic advisors are available by appointment, or on a drop-in basis in JHE-H301 (Hatch Building) from Monday to Friday from 1:30-4:00 pm.
The MES Textbook library is a public library from which engineering students can freely borrow textbooks.
eng.mcmaster.ca/current/advising.html
macengsociety.librarika.com
Tutoring
Engineering Co-op & Career Services
The McMaster Engineering Society (MES) offers a peer tutoring service network that can provide students with course support. Interested students can choose from the list of MES tutors who are pre-screened for qualifications. Rates are affordable and the MES will offer partial compensation if the tutor is affiliated with the MES. macengsociety.ca/tutoring
A joint venture between the McMaster Engineering Society and the Faculty of Engineering, Engineering Co-op & Career Services connects students with employers, provides career planning tools and resources, and provides opportunities for students to gain employment experience. eng.mcmaster.ca/co-op-career/co-op-program
Arts & Science Life Beyond ArtSci
Course Overviews
Guides created by SASS elaborating on how to peruse popular post-graduate routes and explore the options that an ArtSci degree has to offer.
An ArtSci exclusive area in which elective and program-specific course outlines are available and courses are reviewed by fellow students.
artsci.mcmaster.ca/alumni
artsci.mcmaster.ca/courses-year
Exchange And Experiential Learning
Discovery Program
ArtSci students who are interested in international study can learn about participating in the MacAbroad Exchange Program. This opportunity allows students in their third year to study at a host institution overseas.
The McMaster Discovery Program is a free, university-level, non-credit course offered to adults living in Hamilton who experience barriers to accessing higher learning opportunities. artsci.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-discoveryprogram
artsci.mcmaster.ca/exchange
Experiential Learning Administrative Links to Experiential Learning opportunities open to ArtSci students. artsci.mcmaster.ca/experiential-learning
Faculty Office Hours Visit LR Wilson room 3038 between 8:30 to 4:30 if you have any questions or visit the ArtSci website for more information. artsci.mcmaster.ca
Social Sciences Student Resources
Academic Advisor
An academic resource hub that conveniently compiles useful links, such as MOSAIC, Student Wellness Centre, studying abroad, and more!
The Faculty of Social Sciences Academic Advising office provides academic counselling by appointment. or on a drop-in basis on Monday to Thursday from 1:00-3:30pm.
socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/current-students/ student-resources
socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/current-students/ academic-advising
Experiential Education
Indigenous Studies
The Social Sciences Experiential Education office offers a unique combination of education, career planning and practical experience.
Learn more about the Indigenous Studies program, courses, as well as community services and events!
experiential-ed.mcmaster.ca
indigenous.mcmaster.ca
MSS Mentorship Program
Connecting With Programs & Socities
The MSS Mentorship Program offers a chance for students in their first and second year to have an upper year student act as an overall support system in the faculty. Mentors offer academic advice, take students to events and support their mentee’s needs.
Connecting with the diverse number of programs and departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students can also connect with the McMaster Social Science Society (MSSS) whose primary goal is to enhance the experience of undergraduate Social Science students at McMaster University. They run social and academic events, as well as recreational and cultural activities.
themsss.ca/academics-3
socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/social
Humanities Humanities Study Abroad The Faculty of Humanities offers unique programming for students who are interested in living and studying in a different country. Studying abroad can increase your global awareness while also be used to obtain credit towards your McMaster degree!
Academic Advisor The Humanities Academic Advising Office is open by appointment, or on a drop-in basis from Monday to Thursday 1:00-4:00pm. humadvising.humanities.mcmaster.ca
studyabroad.humanities.mcmaster.ca
McMaster Humanities Society The McMaster Humanities Society is a group that provides events, opportunities, guidance and political voice to all humanities students. There are numerous ways to get involved through clubs, committees, council positions, and publications. Furthermore, the MHS can help you develop your own ventures or initiatives at McMaster. Feel free to contact any of their executive members for support! machumsociety.com/mission-1
Commerce Academic Advisor To make an appointment with an Academic Advisor, please book using OSCARplus or call 905-525-9140 ext. 24433. Academic Advising drop-in appointments are available Monday – Friday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in DSB-112 located on the first floor of the DeGroote School of Business building. ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/contact
Internship Opportunities Thinking about going on internship following your third year in the Commerce program? Students graduate in five years instead of four, but the return on investment in terms of professional development and experience is invaluable. For more information, contact the Career and Professional Development Office located in DSB-112. You can alternatively contact the office through cip@mcmaster.ca or call 905-525-9140 ext. 27592. cpd.degroote.mcmaster.ca/employerservices/commerce-internship-program
DeGroote First-Year Orientation Programs
DeGroote Commerce Society
Get paired up to an upper-year mentor who can help you navigate your first few years through McMaster’s Commerce Program.
The DeGroote Commerce Society is an organization of student leaders that aims to create and develop opportunities for student growth and faculty collaboration such as the Degroote Entrepreneur Engineering and Commerce Case Competition. The Society is also always on the lookout for new Commerce students to join their clubs and committees!
facebook.com/DCSFYOP
degrootecommerce.ca/getinvolved
Science SCCE
Tutoring
The SCCE provides guidance and information on career paths, experiential learning, and cooperative education (CO-OP). Their services include resume critiques, information about potential employers, and job opportunities through OSCARplus. Drop-in hours are in BSB 127 on Monday to Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm, Thursday 9:30-11:30am, or Friday 10:00am-12:00pm.
The Tutoring Service is an affordable learning resource built by students, for students. Run through the McMaster Science Society, the service is structured to be 1) accessible, through an online database and feedback systems. 2) affordable, through subsidization with MSS Tutor Tokens, and 3) specialized, featuring a strong team of trained tutors with a competitive application process offering services in a variety of languages.
science.mcmaster.ca/scce
Office of the Associate Dean of Science (Academic) This office offers Academic Advising for the students within the Faculty of Science or taking science courses. Drop-in advising is available Monday to Friday (9:0-11:30am, and 1:00-3:30pm in BSB 129. science.mcmaster.ca/associatedean/ contact-us.html
Academic Planner The McMaster Faculty of Science’s Academic Planner (MAPSci) allows high school and first year students to plan out courses, providing details about prerequisites and requirements of first year programs. mapsci.ca
mcmastersciencesociety.com/tutoring
McMaster Science Mentorship Program This program is a service for incoming first years in the Faculty of Science that strives to make the transition into university easier by providing academic and social resources through online and in person platforms, as well as upper-year support from the SciClones. For an extensive list of resources, please visit: mcmastersciencesociety.com/ firstyearsurvivalguide mcmastersciencesociety.com/mentorship
McMaster Science Society First Year Survival Guide The MSS has developed a guide specific to first year students by providing them with useful on-campus resources and answers to many FAQs, all based from the perspective of upper year science students. mcmastersciencesociety.com/firstyear survivalguide
Health Science LearnLink
Courses Overview
Learnlink allows students and faculty to have chats, conferences, send emails and messages to individuals or large groups, submit postings of updated information on current courses, as well as keep track of events and tasks on the built-in calendar.
The course overview allows Health Sciencestudents to plan their required and elective courses throughout their undergraduate degree. bhsc.mcmaster.ca/bhsc-core
learnlink.mcmaster.ca
BHSc Student Opportunities
BHSc of Health Sciences Student Society (BHSS)
Learnlink allows students and faculty to have chats, conferences, send emails and messages to individuals or large groups, submit postings of updated information on current courses, as well as keep track of events and tasks on the built-in calendar.
The BHSS is a student organization composed of various committees that serve the needs of BHSc students. Their mission is to promote personal and scholastic growth within the BHSc program by providing educational support, social events, and extra-curricular opportunities.
learnlink.mcmaster.ca
https://bhsc.mcmaster.ca/current-students/ bachelor-of-health-sciences-student-society
Kinesiology Course Reviews
MacKin Mentor Program
The McMaster Kinesiology Society provides student-written course reviews, covering 3rd and 4th year Kinesiology courses.
The goal of this year-long program is to introduce first year students (Baby Blues) to Mac Kin Welcome Week Representatives (Big Blues) who can help answer any questions, give advice, and overall be a new friend!
mcmasterkinesiology.com/course-reviews
mcmasterkinesiology.com/peer-mentors
Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities MSU Jobs Board
Working at McMaster
Volunteer and paid positions with the McMaster Students Union are updated on this page year-round. Keep checking back for new opportunities!
Job opportunities at McMaster University are available here. Keep checking back for new opportunities.
msumcmaster.ca/jobs
OSCARplus OSCARplus is managed collaboratively across all five career centres on-campus to provide support for your career development, recruitment and experiential education needs. oscarplusmcmaster.ca
Have questions? If you have any questions, feedback, or additional resources you believe should be included in this guide, feel free to email us: macademicsresearch@msu.mcmaster.ca We’d love to hear from you!
workingatmcmaster.ca/careers
Nursing Program Handbook
Academic Advising
The BScN Program Handbook contains essential information pertaining to nursing students at the McMaster, Mohawk, and Conestoga sites, including program policies, procedures, and regulations for nursing students.
Academic advisors are available by email, phone, or in person to guide Nursing students on their academic path all the way to graduation. They help with degree requirements, navigating absences (short-term and long-term), exploring options, and setting goals. They are available to answer your questions by email, phone, or in person.
nursing.mcmaster.ca/current-students/ program-handbook
Peer Tutoring The online Nursing Peer Tutoring group has upper year students who can help incoming Nursing students with any nursing skills and related knowledge in addition to helping answer any questions related to the field. Find the Nursing Peer Tutor group on Facebook by searching “McMaster Peer Tutors�. facebook.com/groups/153565858187043
. nursing.mcmaster.ca/current/advising
McMaster University Nursing Students Society (MUNSS) MUNNS represent the BScN students from all sites (McMaster, Mohawk, Conestoga) and all streats (Basic, Accelerated, RPN-BScN). The society runs events at all campuses to ensure a balanced university experience including academic study sessions, conference opportunities, and social events like the Winter Nursing Formal. Stay connected on their Facebook page and website. munss.ca
Accessibility Maccess Maccess aims to build and maintain a campus that celebrates, advocates, and ensures inclusiveness in the area of disability. The service provides programming and events in effort to establish a sense of community for those that self-identify as having disabilities or disabled. Maccess provides peer support by trained volunteers, events, and advocacy initiatives. Drop by MUSC B111 to check them out!
Student Accessibility Services Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic accommodation assistance and related supports to students with disabilities at McMaster. Services include notetaking, test accommodations, and more. sas.mcmaster.ca
msumcmaster.ca/maccess
Wellness Women Gender Equity Network (WGEN)
Student Wellness Centre (SWC)
WGEN is an MSU service that provides support for women, Trans and gender non-conforming folks, and all survivors of sexual violence. WGEN has a space in MUSC 204 with trained peer support volunteers available Monday to Friday for drop-in, group, and individual support. WGEN also offers support groups, community building events, educational campaigns, and online and in-person resources such as menstrual products, bras, binders and breast forms.
The Student Wellness Centre is the place on campus to address your wellness needs. SWC provides a range of counselling options, medical services and wellness programs. Make an appointment online or visit MSUC B101. wellness.mcmaster.ca
msumcmaster.ca/WGEN
Student Health Education Centre (SHEC) SHEC is a peer-run health promotion, education, and referral service for McMaster University students. SHEC focuses on engaging with students about health-related issues through peer support, events, and campaigns. Drop by MUSC 202 to visit the space. msumcmaster.ca/SHEC
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