McMaster is closed on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, due to a heavy snowfall affecting Hamilton and the region.
All scheduled classes, labs, studios and events — in-person and remote — are cancelled, except for clinical placements in health professional programs, which will operate at the direction of the education program. Students are encouraged to communicate with their clinical supervisor.
All McMaster facilities currently open will be closed. All eateries are closed except for those in residence. Anything not defined as essential is closed, including activities scheduled to happen remotely.
Deadlines for assignments and other submissions will be postponed. Students should check Avenue to Learn for the new deadline.
Under the university’s storm closure policy, employees, unless deemed essential under the policy, will not work the day of a closure. Please see the university’s storm emergency policy for further information, including details about essential services.
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