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In photos: Welcome Week 2026

Hundreds of student reps. Thousands of incoming students. More than 140 events. Here are some scenes from Welcome Week 2026.

September 4, 2026

Students in white clothes, led by one with blue hair, pull at a rope during a Welcome Week tug of war.

Swipe through the gallery below to relive some of the highlights of Welcome Week 2026

A man in a maroon McMaster sweatshirt smiles while standing outdoors on campus on a sunny day.

How building intergenerational bridges will help youth navigate the future

The inaugural director of the Futures Institute at Wilson College, wants to use evidence-informed thinking to support students as they prepare for the future.
A group of people dancing together and smiling in a crowded room.

LANMU marks Latin American Heritage Month at McMaster with celebration of community 

The celebration was brimming with joy and love through song, dance, and good food shared among McMaster students, staff and faculty, and the broader Hamilton community.
Autumn scene on McMaster University campus with students walking along a tree-lined street surrounded by colourful fall foliage and flowers.

Belonging Survey and Census launches to inform the McMaster student experience

All students are invited to participate to help better understand the composition of the student community and students' experiences on campus.