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Engineering students enjoy a laugh with their instructor during a Materials Lab

Welcome to Mac Eng!

Accepted Our Offer?

Now that you know you are coming to McMaster we have prepared a list of some useful information and links to help you get started planning the next phase of your student life! And if you have any further questions you can contact goeng1@mcmaster.ca or call us at 905.525.9140 ext. 27174.

Registration made easy

Our helpful, informational videos (.avi files) willl walk you through the registration process for undergraduate Engineering students. Engineering level one students will be able to select courses on SOLAR as of June 28.

MacEng Registration Video

Check out our new "Registration Made Easy" video.

If you prefer to read instructions, see the guide to help you through the registration and payment process called "Get Registered". If you're wondering what MUGSI & SOLAR are click here.


Classes & Textbooks

Check out the required Engineering I courses you will be taking. Review our list of approved complimentary electives for Engineering I students. You'll find course descriptions for these electives in the undergraduate calendar.

Course materials, including textbooks, are sold through the Titles Bookstore. Search for your engineering textbooks here.

In addition the MES (McMaster Engineering Society), which is the student-run McMaster Engineering body, runs a book swap each year where students from all years and programs can swap books.

First Year Student Orientation

For information regarding summer orientation to student life, Welcome Day in August and Welcome Week in September, please visit the First Year Experience Website.


Housing Questions?

Residence Admissions will give you the information you need to help you find your new home on campus!

The Residence FAQ list has everything you need to know inside about living on-campus!

Off-Campus Housing is available to help students find housing other than in residence in the surrounding West Hamilton community.


FAQs for Eng I

You'll find a lot of really helpful answers to common questions at www.eng.mcmaster.ca/eng1/faq.html. You may also want to check out our Math Review manual to be sure you're ready to tackle your first year courses in Mac Eng! Then discover what the transition from high school to University life can be like at www.eng.mcmaster.ca/eng1/tools.html.

Check out the MacEng Society Website for some student-to-student advice on preparing for school next Fall.

And if you're looking for some one-on-one guidance you can sign up for the MES Mentorship Program and you'll be connected to an upper year MacEng student who can offer advice and make you feel at home with your decision to come to Mac! Just email vp.education@macengsociety.ca!