McMaster is closed MONDAY JANUARY 26 because of heavy snowfall.

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McMaster is closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to a heavy snowfall over the weekend that affected Hamilton and the region. 

All programs and events scheduled for Monday — 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.

Link in bio | #SnowDay

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McMaster is closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to a heavy snowfall over the weekend that affected Hamilton and the region.  All programs and events scheduled for Monday — 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. Link in bio | #SnowDay

And that’s a wrap on an incredible year at McMaster! Here’s to all we’ll accomplish together in 2026 ✨

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And that’s a wrap on an incredible year at McMaster! Here’s to all we’ll accomplish together in 2026 ✨

Thank you for an incredible year, Marauders.  
  
Wishing you a restful and restorative holiday break.  
  
A reminder McMaster University will be closed at the end of the day Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and reopens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. 
  
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Thank you for an incredible year, Marauders.      Wishing you a restful and restorative holiday break.      A reminder McMaster University will be closed at the end of the day Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and reopens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.     Link in bio