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Campus amenities, including where to grab a bite to eat and available study spaces. Updated on January 5, 2022

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Athletics & Rec

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Please see here for ongoing updates to Athletics and Recreation services and programming.

Recreational facilities, including the David Braley Athletic Centre, will remain closed until January 27th in accordance with provincial restrictions. 

McMaster Recreation is introducing a gradual return to intramural sports in 2021-22, with activities chosen based on safety considerations and the ability to deliver them safely without compromising the experience for students. Check back on the intramural web page for updates.

Please visit the athletics and recreation website for updates on the status of varsity sports.

Dining on campus

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The following guidelines apply for when more in-person activities resume on campus. Please see here for current guidance to work remotely whenever possible. This section will be updated in January 2022.

  • Most Hospitality units will be open for take out as of January 17, please refer to the Hospitality Services website for hours of operation. Seating areas in Centro and East Meets West Bistro will remain closed until further notice. 
  • Check listings to see what is open. 

Meals, breaks, and events related to eating and drinking are known as higher risk for spread of COVID-19. It is important that we all remain diligent for the protection of ourselves and others:

  • Wash or disinfect hands before/after eating or drinking. 
  • Clean tables, microwaves, and other commonly handled items before/after use with 
  • supplied disinfectant products. 
  • Dispose of garbage. 
  • Masks can be removed indoors only for eating or drinking when physically distanced 
  • from others. 
  • Put mask on as soon as possible after eating or drinking 

Transit and Parking

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Information for parking on campus as faculty, students and staff transition Back to Mac.

McMaster’s Parking Services team is excited to welcome more students, staff and faculty members to campus. Please see parking options for winter 2022 on Parking Services’ website.

We’re asking leaders to be inclusive and to prioritize flexibility for their teams when a return or partial return to working onsite is identified. This could include different start/end times to support new circumstances, such as a modified public transit schedule, that individuals may experience since the pandemic began.

Campus stores

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The front of the Main Store (GH B101) has reopened for in-person shopping. Visit the Campus Store website for more information.

The Health Science Store (HSC 1G1) is open with controlled access based on Public Health retail capacity guidelines that are in place at the time.