May@Mac Open House 2026 – Faculty of Engineering
Drone view of the John Hodgins Engineering Building

May@Mac Open House 2026

Explore our beautiful campus, learn about living in residence, discover academic and extracurricular opportunities, and experience our close-knit community at May@Mac Open House on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Below, you will find a list of Faculty of Engineering activities across campus. We encourage you to explore of various labs, showcases, and information sessions!

Faculty of Engineering Activities

Faculty of Engineering welcome table
JHE lobby, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us to connect with the McMaster Engineering recruitment team for questions about the event, admissions and more.

Faculty of Engineering Academic Department showcase
JHE Candu Core, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Discover the exciting programs, cutting-edge research and hands-on opportunities offered by the Faculty of Engineering! Meet faculty members, students and staff who will share insights into our departments and research opportunities.

Faculty of Engineering Clubs & Teams Showcase
JHE lobby and Gerald Hatch Centre (GHC), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Connect with our engineering clubs and teams and chat with members of some of our technical and non-technical clubs and societies that you can get involved with from first year!

Open Labs
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Several labs are open around campus offering demonstrations and tours of their spaces and facilities! You can explore the specific labs offered sorted by program below.

H.G. Thode Library of Science & Engineering Makerspace
Thode Library, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Explore our campus library that provides a space for our Faculty of Engineering students! You will also be able to find our Thode Makerspace, which provides students with resources including 3D printers, sewing machines and more!

Black at Mac Eng Meet & Greet
GHC 324, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a networking event designed for Black applicants to connect with members of our vibrant Black community within the Faculty of Engineering!

Women in Engineering Meet & Greet
GHC 324, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a networking event for women to connect with current students, faculty and staff. Learn about their experiences, career paths and community life!

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) info sessions
ETB 235/236, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering co-op info sessions
JHE 264, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Biotechnology Lab
ETB 311, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

BTech Automation Lab
ETB B111, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

BTech Learning Factory
ETB B107, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

McMaster Autonomous Electrified Vehicle (MacAEV) Demonstration
ITB A111, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MARC Automotive Labs Tour
Gerald Hatch Centre Garage, bus to off-campus MARC Facility leaving at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of departure time.

Computer Science info sessions
ITB 137, 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering co-op info sessions
JHE 264, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

McMaster Autonomous Electrified Vehicle (MacAEV) Demonstration
ITB A111, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Engineering I info sessions
BSB 147, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering co-op info sessions
JHE 264, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Engineering & Management/Society info session
JHE 264, 12:30 p.m.

Engineering 1 Design Project showcase
JHE Candu Core 2nd Floor, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Chemical Engineering Lab
JHE A106, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Materials Engineering Labs
JHE 2nd Floor, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

McMaster Autonomous Electrified Vehicle (MacAEV) Demonstration
ITB A111, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (iBioMed) info sessions
MDCL 1105, 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering co-op info sessions
JHE 264, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

iBioMed program showcase
MDCL lobby, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

iBioMed Design Studio
ABB C104, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Chemical Engineering Lab
JHE A106, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Materials Engineering Labs
JHE 2nd Floor, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.