McMaster delivers award-winning teaching and our online instruction and virtual classrooms will be no different. Enrolment for our Spring/Summer and Intersession term online is at record levels. We will help you access all the technology you need to get the most out of of our online learning, including our updated IT tips. For graduate students, we are offering accommodations for work impacted by COVID-19.

We are redefining campus life in this unusual environment, and bringing everything that makes McMaster special to an online community. We have launched Archway, a new program that ensures every first-year student has a mentor and a coach and is part of a group of students — delivering support, connections and fun. The Library has opened up a massive digital collection to allow students to continue their research remotely. The McMaster Students Union is working on digital programming for the Fall term. Our faculties are launching their own virtual networks to bolster connections and build community.

We are committed to helping students through the challenges of this most unusual year. If you need emergency financial assistance, the option of staggered tuition payments, or any support to help you navigate the disruption, there’s someone here to help.

McMaster is committed to the health and well-being of its students. We encourage students to access the Student Wellness Centre, which offers a wide range of mental health support. We offer a unique online training program to help our faculty and staff deal with student mental health issues. The Human Resources COVID-19 site also has helpful information on staying safe on campus or while working remotely, guidelines for working in labs and practising physical distancing.

International students are an important part of our McMaster community. We know that COVID-19 raises many challenges for our international students, whether it’s travel restrictions or difficulties with testing required for admissions. Visit the International Student Services website for contact information and assistance with visas, travel guidelines and contact information.

The university’s co-op offices have developed a helpful FAQ to answer your questions about the implications for your co-op placement. This is obviously a complicated time for exchanges, for both those going away internationally and those coming from around the world to McMaster. Keep checking in with McMaster Global for the latest status on international exchanges and placements.