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Student Affairs (2023–2024) Who We Are

Athletics & Recreation

Athletics & Recreation (A&R)’s mission is to cultivate human potential and enrich wellness through recreation and sport.
Check-ins at the Pulse Fitness Centre675K+
Visits to David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre11K+
Participants in camps and clinics3,851

Black Student Success Centre

The Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) supports and champions the academic, personal and professional success and well-being of Black students throughout their educational journey from pre-entry to post-graduation.
Total appointment attendees 3,950
Total registrants for events, workshops and webinars 6,255
Total visits to the BSSC lounge 3,000

The Forge

The Forge is dedicated to driving economic prosperity and social impact through supporting students and startups with programming and resources that foster entrepreneurial thinking and resiliency to accelerate a startup’s growth.
Startup funding awarded to student teams $85K
Hours of student engagement 7K+
Job and volunteer opportunities133+

Housing & Conference Services

365 days a year, Housing & Conference Services (HCS) brings students and guests worldwide to McMaster’s campus.
Completed continuous improvement projects15
New residence spaces 2019 to 2024 1,144
Student staff272

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) supports students with disabilities by removing barriers and promoting full participation through individualized academic accommodation plans and additional services. 
Total tests, midterms and exams administered by the Tim Nolan Testing Centre25K+
Unique students registered with SAS 5,417
Total accommodations for mental health-related disabilities 2,753

Indigenous Student Services

Indigenous Student Services (ISS) provides and connects Indigenous learners to the support they need to achieve their academic goals. Numbers represent students who self-identified as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
Fall full-time students331
Winter full-time students 314
Spring/summer full-time students103

Student Success Centre

Through an integrated approach, the Student Success Centre (SSC) provides a holistic model of student support from the point at which students consider applying to McMaster, throughout their university journey, and up to five years following graduation.
Event attendees62K+
One-on-one student appointments 8,399
Opportunities posted on OSCARplus through SSC (paid and experiential) 5,701

Student Wellness Centre

The Student Wellness Centre (SWC) provides health care and support to enhance McMaster students’ emotional, physical and personal well-being.
Total visits to the clinic 51K+
Total counselling appointments (including psychiatrist visits)15K+
International student visits 8,499

Student Affairs Fast Facts

McMaster is home to 32,102 undergraduates and 5,487 graduate students, for a total student population of 37,589.

In the 2023—2024 academic year, 17% of all McMaster students were international students, from 120 countries.

Our focus on belonging, well-being, and transformation and growth fosters student potential by supporting the whole student.

300+ full-time employees in Student Affairs work alongside campus and community stakeholders to promote student success.