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The Mission of the Academic Advising Office is to assist students in the Faculty of Humanities as they work to realize their full potential. We work with students to develop and implement individual plans for the purpose of achieving both academic and personal goals.

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Withdrawing from Courses

Enrolment Changes (Adding and Dropping Courses)

The last day for making changes to your enrolment in each term is posted yearly under the Registrar’s Office Sessional Dates. It is important to familiarize yourself with these dates at the start of each term.

 

Students have until this deadline to add and drop courses in each term. Courses dropped by the last day to make enrolment changes are removed fully from your record and a refund for the tuition is given.

 

If you believe you have an outstanding refund that should have been received, please contact the Student Accounts & Cashiers Office.

Students are fully responsible for any outcomes that are a result of enrolment changes (e.g. changes to eligibility for OSAP, residence, etc.)

 

Withdrawing from Courses Without Failure by Default

Once the last day to make enrolment changes has passed, students can still withdraw from courses without failure by default by the published deadline. This deadline can be found in the Sessional Dates. Withdrawn courses will remain on your transcript with a notation of ‘W’ indicating you withdrew from the course. Withdrawn courses are not factored into your average.

 

Students do not receive a full refund for withdrawn courses. Please check the cancellation fee schedule on the Student Accounts & Cashiers’ website for more information. If you have any questions about an outstanding refund, please contact their office.

 

After the last day to withdraw from courses without failure by default, you must remain enrolled in your courses.

 

Students are fully responsible for any outcomes that are a result of enrollment changes (e.g. changes to eligibility for OSAP, residence, etc).

 

If you have any concerns about withdrawing from courses, please contact the Academic Advising Office.

 

Late Withdrawal

Students who have fallen behind with assignments and/or are not prepared to write final examinations in one or more courses can apply for a Late Withdrawal through the Academic Advising Office. Students must meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss the situation and what steps they can take to prevent a recurrence. The maximum number of units for which students may request a Late Withdrawal is 18 units throughout their undergraduate degree.

 

Students may request a Late Withdrawal no later than the last day of classes in the relevant term. However, it is important to note that:

 

  • Requests for Late Withdrawal cannot be made in courses for which the final exam (or equivalent) has been attempted or completed. This also includes courses where a final grade has been assigned (e.g. clinical courses).
  • Such requests will be cancelled or revoked if it is determined that the student attempted or completed the final exam (or equivalent).
  • Students cannot use the Late Withdrawal option for courses in which they are under investigation or for which they have been found guilty of academic dishonesty.

Course(s) approved for Late Withdrawal will be:

 

  • Assigned a non-numeric grade of LWD, in lieu of an alpha/numerical grade
  • Excluded from the calculation of the GPA
  • Ineligible for tuition refund
  • Approval of a late withdrawal is final, and requests to be re-enrolled in the withdrawn course(s) will not be considered. A withdrawal will not preclude students from enrolling in the course(s) in a subsequent term.

To request a Late Withdrawal, please arrange to speak with a Humanities Academic Advisor. Appointment information can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

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Timetable Conflicts/Tutorial Changes

Tutorial Change Request

Humanities students may submit a Tutorial Change Request form if they wish to switch tutorials for a course but for any reason are unable to do so on Mosaic, or if they have compelling reasons for not having done so by the last day for enrolment changes. Approval from the instructor and the department administering the course is required. Students are responsible for ensuring that there is seat availability in the new tutorial and that it does not conflict with other courses in their schedule.

 

To submit a request for tutorial change:

 

  1. Download the Humanities Tutorial Change Request form.
  2. Complete the form. Students must secure approval from the instructor of the course and department administering the course.
  3. Arrange to speak with a Humanities Academic Advisor. Appointment information can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Students in a program outside of Humanities who wish to request to tutorial change should contact their own faculty/program office.

 

Timetable Conflict Request

Enrolling in two courses with a timetable conflict is against academic advisement and, therefore, not permitted. Under rare/certain circumstances, permission may be granted. It is important students understand that any academic work missed because of the conflict (including midterms and final examinations) will not be accommodated.

 

To submit a timetable conflict request:

 

  1. Download the Humanities Timetable Conflict Request form.
  2. Complete the form. Students must secure approval from both course instructors affected by the conflict.
  3. Arrange to speak with a Humanities Academic Advisor. Appointment information can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Students in a program outside of Humanities who wish to request to enroll in a timetable conflict should contact their own faculty/program office.

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*NEW* Missed Academic Work

Please note changes have been made to the University’s Policy on Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work, effective September 1, 2023.

Relief for Missed Academic Work

McMaster recognizes that students periodically require relief from academic work for medical and other personal situations. The academic regulations surrounding this aim to manage these requests by taking into account the needs and obligations of students, instructors and administrators.

 

Academic Regulations re: Missed Academic Work

 

McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF) – SELF REPORT

MSAF Self Report is a self-reporting tool for undergraduate students to report absences due to minor medical or personal concerns that last up to three (3) calendar days. It provides the ability to request accommodations for any missed academic work worth equal to or less than 24% of the course work.

 

MSAF Self Report requests:

  • may only be submitted once per term;
  • must be submitted within 24 hours of the end of the three (3) day period, and failure to do so may negate the opportunity for relief;
  • applies only to work due within the period for which the request applies, i.e., the three-day period specified in the MSAF; however, all work due in that period can be covered by one request; and
  • where applicable, students must provide documentation proving they have not attempted the work if they submit a request for relief.

 It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with their instructor immediately regarding the nature of the accommodation. The instructor(s) will determine the appropriate relief for the request.

 

This tool cannot be used during any final examination period.

 

MSAF Self Report is located in your Mosaic Student Centre in the drop-down menu, ‘other academic…’

 

 

McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF) – ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

There are cases where the McMaster Student Absence Form is not the appropriate tool to report an absence.

 

These include if you:

  • Need to report a subsequent absence within the same term where the MSAF Self Report tool has already been used once,
  • Are absent for more than three (3) calendar days, or
  • Miss a piece of work worth 25% or more of the final grade.

If any of these situations occur, you must visit your faculty office within 24 hours after returning to your academic activities to discuss the absence and missed work. Students in Humanities must complete a Humanities MSAF Administrative Report form. The Humanities MSAF Administrative Report form is appropriate for coursework that will be submitted prior to the last day of classes. Supporting documentation may be requested. If the absence was for medical reasons and supporting documentation is requested, students should arrange for a health practitioner to complete the McMaster Student Health Certificate. If students believe they will not be able to submit work until after classes have ended, they should meet with an advisor to discuss the option of incomplete term work. For final examinations, students should refer to information regarding deferred examinations.

 

To submit a Humanities MSAF Administrative Report Request:

 

  1. Download the Humanities MSAF Administrative Report Request form.
  2. Fill out all fields and save it to your computer.
  3. Submit the completed request form to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder. An appointment with a Humanities Academic Advisor may be required to discuss a request. If this is the case, students will be notified via their McMaster email.

Request for Incomplete Term Work

Students with exceptional cases who wish to request an extension beyond the last day of classes due may submit a Petition for Special Consideration: Request for Deferred Term Work. Students must meet with a Humanities Academic Advisor before submitting such a request.

 

If approved, the advisor will email you and the instructor(s) confirming the approval. The nature of the accommodations for missed work is at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with each instructor to discuss how, when and where the work will be submitted.

 

To submit a Request for Incomplete Term Work form:

  1. Download the Petition for Special Consideration: Request for Deferred Term Work form.
  2. Fill out all fields and save it to your computer.
  3. Arrange to speak with a Humanities Academic Advisor. Appointment information can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Request for Deferred Examination

Click here.

 

Ongoing Accommodations (Student Accessibility Services)

Click here.

 

Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances

Click here.

 

Academic Conflicts for Student-Athletes

STUDENT-ATHLETES: It is your responsibility to review your competition schedule with your course outlines to determine any academic conflicts.

 

You are encouraged to plan and resolve your athletic/academic conflicts well in advance. However, as a minimum, requests are to be completed at least five business days prior to the conflict.

 

After completing the online form linked below, the Athlete Services Coordinator will validate your athletic commitment with the Humanities Academic Advising Office. It is your responsibility to do the following:

 

  1. Visit the Humanities Academic Advising Office so that they can instruct you with next steps.
  2. Contact your instructor (or designate) regarding the request for relief of missed academic work. The final decision as to what accommodation will be offered is at the discretion of the instructor.

Athletic commitment verification is provided for McMaster Athletics & Recreation sanctioned events only.

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Deferred Examinations

Request for Deferred Examination

A request for a deferred examination is completed when a student misses a final examination due to compelling medical or personal reasons. Students in Humanities may submit a request for a Deferred Examination form to the Academic Advising Office. Students in a program outside of Humanities should contact their own faculty/program office. Supporting documentation may be required.

 

It is the student’s responsibility to check on the status of their deferred exam request. This may be tracked in the Mosaic Student Centre in the drop-down menu ‘other academic…’ and ‘deferred exam approvals’. Students must be available during the Deferred Exam Period (published under the Sessional Dates). Students who have been approved for a deferred exam should check their personal exam schedule approximately 10 business days before the deferred exam period to learn the specific date, time and location.

 

Deferred examination requests will not be granted for the purpose of travel. The final examination periods for the fall and winter terms are published well in advance of the start of the school year, and students are expected to be available for the entire examination period.

 

If a final examination has already been attempted or completed, special consideration will NOT be granted.

 

Before You Apply

Click here to review full information regarding deferred exams from the Scheduling and Examinations Office.

 

How to Apply

Complete the application below and submit it to our office. If you are a student in another faculty, you must apply for a deferred exam in your own faculty office. Read the Policy on Deferred Examinations (PDF) here.

 

To submit a Deferred Exam request:

  1. Download the Humanities Deferred Exam Request form.
  2. Fill out all fields and save it to your computer.
  3. Submit the completed request form to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder. An appointment with a Humanities Academic Advisor may be required to discuss a request. If this is the case, students will be notified via their McMaster email.

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Ongoing Accommodations (SAS)

Ongoing Accommodations (SAS)

Accommodations through the faculty are intended for temporary situations. If you believe you are in need of ongoing academic accommodations during your time at McMaster, please contact Student Accessibility Services.

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Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances (RISO)

Academic Accommodations for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances (RISO)

The following excerpt is from McMaster University’s Policy on Academic Accommodation for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances (effective September 2015):

McMaster University strives to be welcoming and inclusive of all its members and respectful of their differences. Students, staff, and instructors come from a range of backgrounds, traditions and beliefs. The University recognizes that, on occasion, the timing of a student’s religious, Indigenous, or spiritual observances and that of their academic obligations may conflict. In such cases, the University will provide reasonable academic accommodation for students that is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code, through respectful, accessible, and fair processes.

Click here to be directed to the full policy on the Equity and Inclusion Office’s website.

RISO Fact Sheet for Students (PDF)

 

Academic Obligations Excluding Registrar-Invigilated Examinations

  • Students are to submit the RISO form to their faculty office (for students in Humanities, this is the Academic Advising Office) within 10 working days of the beginning of each term in which they anticipate a need for accommodations.
  • In cases where an observance is unanticipated, please contact the advising office as soon as possible.
  • Once the RISO form has been reviewed and approved, the advising office will send days and/or times during which the conflict(s) is anticipated to the relevant instructors by email, with a copy to the student.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to follow up no later than five working days with their instructor(s) regarding making accommodations arrangements.
  • The nature of relief is at the discretion of the instructor.

To submit a Humanities RISO form:

  1. Download the Faculty of Humanities RISO form.
  2. Fill out all fields and save it to your computer.
  3. Submit the completed request form to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder.

Registrar-Invigilated Examinations

  • Students are to complete a RISO form in person at the Scheduling & Examinations Office (Gilmour Hall 114) as soon as possible upon receiving their exam schedule, no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the examination period.
  • If the student fails to meet this deadline, it may not be possible to reschedule the examination within the current exam period. In such cases, students must visit their faculty office to request alternative arrangements.
  • The Registrar’s Office will normally inform students of their rescheduled examination(s) at least five working days prior to the beginning of the examination period.

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Student Appeals

Student Appeals

Below outlines procedures for submitting student appeals and petitions within the faculty and the University.

 

Petition for Special Consideration

In the interest of equity, the Faculty of Humanities adheres strictly to all deadlines and academic regulations as stated in the University Calendar. Exemptions from a deadline or regulation may be granted if the student is able to demonstrate good cause supported by documented evidence. Petitions for Special Consideration should be submitted to the Assistant Dean (Studies) in CNH 107. A response will be sent to your McMaster email.

 

To submit a Petition for Special Consideration request:

  1. Download the Faculty of Humanities Petition for Special Consideration form.
  2. Fill out all fields and save it to your computer.
  3. Download the Instructor Statement Form.
  4. Students must fill out the top of the Instructor Statement Form and then arrange for the relevant instructor(s) to complete the remainder of the form. One form per course. Instructors must email instructor statement forms directly to humanities@mcmaster.ca for consideration. Instructor Statement Forms submitted by students on behalf of instructors will not be reviewed.
  5. Assemble all of the relevant documents for your petition and submit to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder.

Formal Student Appeal Procedures (University Secretariat)

The University has a responsibility to provide fair and equitable procedures for the lodging and hearing of student complaints arising out of University regulations, policies and actions that affect students directly.

Students can visit the University Secretariat’s webpage for more information on Student Appeal Procedures, including:

How to submit a Form A (re-read) appeal:

  1. Review the relevant section in the Student Appeal Procedures and download Form A here.
  2. Download, complete, and save the Form A Re-Read/Re-Assessment form.
  3. Pay the $50 fee via online banking to your McMaster student account.
  4. Submit an ‘Appeal a Grade’ Service Request in Mosaic and provide your online banking confirmation number in the comments.
  5. Attach the completed form to your Service Request.
  6. Your Faculty Office will follow up with you to let you know about the results of the re-read.

How to submit a Form B (formal inquiry) appeal:

  1. Read instructions on a Form B (formal inquiry) appeal and download the Form B form here.
  2. Complete Form B and submit it to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder.

Faculty of Humanities Policy and Procedure for Re-Reads & Re-Assessments

If you have questions about a submitted student appeal in Humanities, please contact the Assistant Dean (Studies) of Humanities, Jackie Osterman (oster@mcmaster.ca).

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Reinstatement

Applying for Reinstatement

May Not Continue at University

If after being reviewed, a student’s academic standing is ‘May Not Continue at University’, this means they are ineligible to continue at McMaster unless reinstated.

When completing a reinstatement application, students should address the following questions:

  • What circumstances impacted your ability to succeed academically? You are welcome to include any documentation (e.g. doctor’s note) that you feel will support your application.
  • How have you resolved, or plan to resolve, these concerns in order to be successful if reinstated?
  • If reinstated to the Faculty of Humanities, what program do you plan to pursue?

If applicable, students must ensure they include transcripts from any post-secondary institutions attended during their absence.

 

Required to Withdraw

If at any review after reinstatement a student’s Grade Point Average falls below 3.5, they will be ‘Required to Withdraw’ from the University for a period of at least 12 months before they can be eligible again for reinstatement. Should students wish to apply again for reinstatement, it is expected that during the minimum 12-month leave students work to resolve any difficulties that interfered with their academic performance and provide evidence of the ability to succeed academically in Humanities.

In some cases, we recommend students pursue coursework through a College of Applied Arts and Technology, or through Distance Education courses offered by universities such as, but not limited to, Athabasca or Ryerson. These courses should focus on subjects and skills offered by Humanities, particularly essay writing. Transcripts from such courses must be included in your reinstatement application. There is no guarantee that courses taken at other institutions will be given transfer credit.

 

How to Apply

Instructions and applications for Reinstatement may be found on the Office of the Registrar’s website here.

Applying does not guarantee reinstatement. The faculty considers both the strength of the student’s application as well as the number of spaces available in our programs.

 

Students must apply for reinstatement by July 15 for September entry. Applications are due by April 1 for Spring/Summer entry.

To inquire further about the reinstatement process, please contact humanities@mcmaster.ca.

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Faculty Experiential Courses

Faculty Experiential Courses

Humanities offers a number of ways for students to apply their skills from the classroom to experiential opportunities, all while earning credit towards their degree!

 

Click on any of the subpages in this category to learn more:

Applications for the following courses can be found by clicking the links below. Please refer to the timetable for course offering information.

 

HUMAN 3CL3 – Community Leadership at McMaster application

HUMAN 3CM3 – Leadership: Cross-Cultural Mentoring Lap application

HUMAN 3LM3 – Foundations of Ethical Leadership application

HUMAN 3W03 A/B S – Applied Humanities I application

HUMAN 4LC3 – Major Leadership Project: Theory and Practice application

HUMAN 4W03 A/B S – Applied Humanities II application

INTENG 2A03 A/B S – International Engagement at Home application

INTENG 3A03 – International Engagement Capstone application

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Letter of Permission

Letter of Permission

If you are in good academic standing and wish to take courses at another university for credit towards your McMaster degree, you must obtain a Letter of Permission from your faculty prior to enroling at the other institution.

A Letter of Permission request can be initiated in your Mosaic Student Centre under ‘My Academics’. Once your request is submitted, it takes our advisors approximately three weeks to review and respond to it. Applications may take longer to review during peak times, so please ensure you are applying early. Students are responsible for applying to and following the regulations and processes of the host institution. Please ensure a request is submitted in plenty of time to register with the host institution.

 

Before You Apply

Take note of the regulations and conditions surrounding courses taken through a Letter of Permission for transfer credit. Regulations include but are not limited to the following:

  • Students are normally permitted to take only elective credit on a Letter of Permission.
  • A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in order for transfer credit to be received.
  • Grades from courses taken at another university are not factored into any averages (e.g. cumulative, honours) at McMaster. Courses will appear on your McMaster transcript as either ‘T’ to indicate transfer credit was given, or ‘N.C.’ if no credit was given.
  • Transfer credit cannot be given until an official transcript has been received by our office directly from the host institution. Students are responsible for ensuring this is sent in a timely manner.
  • Students are responsible for being mindful of their intended date of graduation from their undergraduate degree and ensuring that the official transcript is sent in time for the faculty to review you for graduation. If you are unsure about your timing for graduation, please contact the Academic Advising Office.
  • If you later decide not to pursue your approved LOP course(s), proof of non-enrolment from the institution will be required to remove the course(s) from your record.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Letter of Permission on Mosaic

 

FOR INTERNATIONAL LOPs, PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying to take courses on an LOP at a school outside of Canada, do not apply on Mosaic.

 

Students interested in pursuing courses at a University outside of Canada for McMaster University transfer credit must:

  1. Download and complete the International Letter of Permission (ILOP) Application form.
  2. Submit the completed request form to Chester New Hall 107 or the Humanities Documents Drop Folder.

Approval by the Faculty of Humanities is required prior to enrolling in courses externally. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the timelines above. For questions or concerns, please contact humanities@mcmaster.ca.

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MEET THE TEAM

Phil Pompeo

Information Assistant

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Academic Advisor (on leave)

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Annamaria Skrtic

Academic Advisor & Experiential Program Coordinator

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Danielle Burley

Academic Advisor

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Jennifer Richardson

Academic Advisor

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Cristina Foley

Manager, Career and Experiential Programs

cfoley@mcmaster.ca 

905-525-9140 x24338

Leanna Aref

Recruitment Officer

arefl@mcmaster.ca 

905-525-9140 x27787

Sarah Whitwell

Experiential Programming and Outreach Manager

whitwese@mcmaster.ca

905-525-9140 x24382

Shaina McDonald

Administrative Assistant

hmcareer@mcmaster.ca

Jackie Osterman

Assistant Dean (Studies)

oster@mcmaster.ca

 

Phil Pompeo

Information Assistant

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Academic Advisor (on leave)

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Annamaria Skrtic

Academic Advisor & Experiential Program Coordinator

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Danielle Burley

Academic Advisor

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Jennifer Richardson

Academic Advisor

humanities@mcmaster.ca

Cristina Foley

Manager, Career and Experiential Programs

cfoley@mcmaster.ca 

905-525-9140 x24338

Leanna Aref

Recruitment Officer

arefl@mcmaster.ca 

905-525-9140 x27787

Sarah Whitwell

Experiential Programming and Outreach Manager

whitwese@mcmaster.ca

905-525-9140 x24382

Shaina McDonald

Administrative Assistant

hmcareer@mcmaster.ca

Jackie Osterman

Assistant Dean (Studies)

oster@mcmaster.ca

 

Our Location

Chester New Hall Room 107,
McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L9

 

GENERAL INQUIRIES

humanities@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 x27532

Student Experience Office Service Options

  • Virtual advising appointments
  • In-Person drop-in advising
  • Virtual career appointments
  • Webinars and Q&A

Academic Advising Appointments

 

Monday, January 22 – Wednesday, April 30, 2024:

 

In-person drop-in advising is available Monday – Wednesday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Virtual appointments for the remainder of April have now been filled. Students who require virtual accommodations to discuss urgent matters may email hadvappt@mcmaster.ca for more options.

 

Thursday, May 1 – Friday, May 31, 2024:

 

The Humanities Academic Advising Office will be closed for annual student review during the month of May. Appointments and drop-in advising are not available during this time. We will respond as quickly as possible to emails to humanities@mcmaster.ca regarding urgent matters such as those listed below. Students who urgently need to discuss one of the items may email hadvappt@mcmaster.ca to request a virtual meeting:

 

  • Winter 2024 missed work, missed examinations and withdrawal
  • Spring/Summer 2024 course enrolment issues
  • June 2024 graduation concerns.

General inquiries such as course planning and program change will be addressed in June.

Career Support Appointments (virtual only)

Career support appointments are available Monday – Thursday from 10:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00pm – 4:00PM. Students may request an appointment for support in the following areas:

  • General Career Advice
  • Job Searching
  • Resume or Cover Letter Review
  • LinkedIn Profile Review
  • Interview Preparation
  • Humanities Internships

REQUEST A CAREER SUPPORT APPOINTMENT

 

SUPPORT FOR GRAD SCHOOL

Students can self-book appointments with the Student Success Centre via OSCARplus  > Student Success Centre > Appointments > Book an Appointment, then click on “Careers” and list “Personal Statement and Further Education Applications”.

BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE

The Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) 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 is a safe space where students can meet, share, socialize and access specialized support and services.

Click here to book an appointment with BSSC staff

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How to watch a total solar eclipse safely

Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness....

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March 21, 2024

Digital storytelling project highlights Hamilton history and community

The Writing Through Time program brought together students and older adults in the community to share digital skills and stories between generations. ...

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March 20, 2024

Wilson College’s first public lecture focuses on the importance of leadership

Engaging Ideas: Why Leadership and Civic Engagement Matter brings civic leaders from across Ontario to McMaster for a panel discussion ...

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March 19, 2024

Researchers team up with CBC Kids to make closed captions better

McMaster grad Melda Coskun is working on an interdisciplinary project that explores best practices for closed captioning in kids’ TV. ...

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March 14, 2024

Analysis: The PR silence around Princess Kate’s well-being fuels frenzy about photo mishap

Sound, strategic communications about the Princess of Wales' condition would have helped protect her privacy while fostering trust and transparency with the public....

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