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Student Affairs Divisions: Black Student Success Centre

The Black Student Success Centre is dedicated to supporting and championing the holistic (academic, personal and professional) success and overall well-being of Black/African descent students and fostering a positive Black student and athlete experience. The Centre provides a safe space where students can meet, share, socialize and access specialized support and services. 

The Black Student Success Centre’s (BSSC) priorities focus on ensuring Black students are well supported throughout their educational journey from pre-entry (high school) to post-graduation.

The BSSC is focused on working with campus and community partners to:

  • Increase the number of Black students enrolling in undergraduate and graduate programs at McMaster.
  • Enhance Black students’ university experience through culturally situated programs and services focused on increasing engagement, academic progression and retention. 
  • Increase the numbers of Black students making accelerated progress in their careers post-graduation.
  • Create a pipeline of Black students who consider McMaster a place of employment and career growth after graduation.
Clare Warner
Senior Advisor, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

By the Numbers

2,735 Total registrants for events
3,000 Total appointment attendees
2,000Total visits to the BSSC
Black Student Success Centre: 2022–2023
DescriptionTotal
Total registrants for events, workshops and webinars2,735
Total appointment attendees3,000
Total visits to the BSSC lounge2,000
Total Black Student Mentorship Program registrants138

Learn More About the Black Student Success Centre

How it works: Use this interactive 360-degree video to take a tour of our space on campus. Navigate by clicking and moving your mouse in the frame while the video is playing. You can also interact with the space when the video is paused. If you are using a phone, you can navigate by moving with your device based on where you want to go. 

Black Student Success Centre Website