A tool for the McMaster community

We created this project to make Welcome Week simpler, more inclusive, and more connected. Below you can read our affiliation disclaimer, why we built this, and what we hope to ship next.

Affiliation

McMaster Welcome Week Portal is an independent, student-led tool. It is notofficially affiliated with McMaster University. It was designed and built by McMaster Engineering students to support all students during Welcome Week.

Why we built this

Help students discover events more easily with better browsing.
Make connecting simple using QR profiles and quick sharing.
Reduce friction at events by securely storing check-in QR codes.
Provide a modern, accessible experience optimized for mobile.

What’s next

Personalized schedules

Save events, receive reminders, and get smart suggestions.

Live updates

Capacity indicators, location changes, and weather-aware notices.

Better map experience

Interactive campus map with filters and walking times.

Community features

Group chats around events and discovery by interests.

Have ideas? We’d love to hear them.

Contact

Questions or feedback? Reach us at chingn@mcmaster.ca.