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mcmaster.ca is the official website of McMaster University, a university in Ontario, Canada. The site is a hub for several audiences—future and current students, researchers, alumni, and faculty and staff—and it links to admissions, academic, research, news, and alumni resources. Use it when you need official information about studying at, researching at, or connecting with McMaster; it is an institutional site, not a portal for a single service.
Who the Site Serves
The homepage organizes its navigation around distinct groups, which tells you where to start depending on your situation:
| Audience | Entry points on the site |
|---|---|
| Future students | Admissions (undergraduate, graduate, international), Tours, Explore Campus |
| Current students | Mosaic, Academic Calendar, Academic Advising, Exam Information, Important Dates, Transcript |
| Researchers | Research & Innovation, McMaster Experts, Office of the VP of Research, Information for Researchers, Industry, Prizes and Awards |
| Alumni | Alumni Events, Support McMaster, Alumni Benefits, Update Your Information, McMaster Advisor Network |
| Faculty and staff | Careers, Mosaic, Payroll, Benefits, Health & Safety, Faculty & Staff Directory |
What You Can Do From the Homepage
Explore academics and programs
The Academics section lists faculties and subject areas: Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, and Graduate Studies. Each links to its own area, so you can move from a broad interest to a specific program.
Check admissions and campus visits
Under Admissions you can choose undergraduate, graduate, international, or continuing education paths. Tours and Explore Campus are separate links for seeing the campus, useful if you are deciding whether to apply or visit.
Find research information
Research & Innovation connects to research stories, the Office of the VP of Research, and resources for researchers and industry partners. McMaster Experts is listed as a separate entry, likely a directory of researchers and expertise.
Manage student and staff tasks
Mosaic appears repeatedly as the main system for current students and employees, alongside payroll and benefits for staff. Academic dates, exam information, advising, and transcripts are grouped for current students.
Follow news and give support
Latest News carries dated stories on topics such as community health, nuclear corrosion control, senior academic appointments, and civic engagement. Alumni and donors can use Support McMaster / Make a Gift, and alumni can update their information or join the advisor network.
Practical Notes
- The site states a commitment to accessibility and offers an alternate-format request route if you need content in another format.
- Contact and directory links (Faculty & Staff Directory, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of International Affairs) are in the footer, which is where to look for official contacts.
- The homepage does not publish tuition figures or login requirements; for costs or account access, follow the admissions or Mosaic links rather than assuming terms from the homepage.
Start with the audience block that matches you—Future Students for admissions, Current Students for Mosaic and academic dates, Research & Innovation for research contacts, or Alumni for benefits and events—then use the footer for official contacts and accessibility requests.