Skip to McMaster Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Skip to main content
McMaster logo

New provincial guidelines for eating, meeting and event spaces 

students outside Starbucks at the McMaster University Student Centre.

Updated: March 1

The province is moving into the next phase of reopening with new guidelines for indoor activities. Please see below for a summary of what these guidelines mean for eating, meeting and holding events on campus.  

*On mobile? Pan to right to view requirements for each space

Space

Capacity

Requirements
Instructional spaces 

(classrooms, labs, libraries etc.).

 No capacity or distancing requirements for indoor instructional spaces.  
  • Eating not permitted
  • You may lower your mask to take a sip of a drink
  • Limit time with masks off
  • Libraries require proof of MacCheck
Eateries, restaurants and event spaces 

Restaurants on campus (University Club, Phoenix, 1280).

Eateries on campus (La Piazza/MUSC, East Meets West Bistro, Centro, Ron Joyce Centre café)   

Please see the Hospitality website for all locations. 

 No capacity limits for indoor spaces where proof of vaccination is required upon entry. 
  • Show proof of vaccination with government-issued ID
  • Physical distancing not required but should be maintained wherever possible
  • Wear mask unless seated at a table 
Catered events  Catering Services will now deliver to all spaces on campus, as requested by customers.  

Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Physical distancing must be maintained (minimum distance of 6 feet from others) 
  • Wear a mask unless temporarily removing to eat or drink
  • Faculty member / supervisor booking the service must consider capacity in their space to allow for physical distancing
Athletic facilities  No capacity limits for non- spectator areas of indoor spaces where proof of vaccination is required upon entry. 
  • Proof of MacCheck required 
  • Wear a mask unless temporarily removing to drink
Workplace settings & meeting rooms Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Physical distancing must be maintained (minimum distance of 6 feet from others) 
  • Wear a mask unless temporarily removing to eat or drink
Bookable McMaster event and meeting spaces 

Review guidelines for booking procedures.Visit Conference  & Event Services for more info. 

 Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Proof of MacCheck may be required to book a space  
  • Physical distancing must be maintained (minimum distance of 6 feet from others)
  • Wear a mask unless temporarily removing to drink
  • Follow eating policy of booked space
Informal social gatherings   Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Physical distancing must be maintained (minimum distance of 6 feet from others) 
  • Wear a mask unless temporarily removing to eat or drink
  • McMaster residence buildings continue to have additional capacity limits in place that are maintained outside of this policy
Break or lunchrooms Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Physical distancing (minimum 6 feet from others) or separation by a barrier required when removing your mask for the purposes of eating or drinking
  • Highly visible signage is required
Theatres & sports venues (performance auditoriums, McMaster sport venues) Capacity is the number of people who can be in the space while still being physically distant. 
  • Proof of MacCheck required 
  • Wear a mask indoors unless temporarily removing to drink
  • Follow eating policy of the venue

For more information, please visit the Back to Mac website for eating and drinking safety tips and advice on how to safely run an in-person, online or hybrid meeting. 

Remember a layered approach to safety measures will further reduce your risk of COVID-19 exposure. At McMaster, the measures in place include our vaccination mandate, MacCheck health screening, masking indoors, and following best practices in ventilation and cleaning. Learn more here. 

 Back to Mac Updates,  COVID-19 Updates