McMaster undergraduate and postgraduate email accounts are undergoing migration from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook.

Students enrolling for Fall 2021 will automatically be placed in the Outlook environment without the need for migration. More information on the student email migration can be found on the 365 Hub.

CLICK HERE FOR EMAIL INFO

Your MacID allows access to McMaster resources and learning applications, such as Avenue to Learn, Microsoft 365 and library services. MacID is not the same as your student number – a 9-digit numerical code.

For frequently asked questions, support and more information about MacID:

FAQ

Mosaic is McMaster’s administrative information system, which includes student finances, administrative components and job postings. The administrative components encompass student admissions, class enrollment, some Registrar Office services and academic advisement.

MOSAIC

All students have access to use and download Microsoft 365 for web and desktop. Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and more are available.

For download, quick-start guide and support:

MICROSOFT 365

Student-specific training sessions for various 365 applications are also available.

SESSIONS

Avenue to Learn (often called A2L or Avenue) is a learning management system for students and instructors. Here you can see course information, assignments, instructions, lecture slides and discussions.

SUPPORT

The use of the McMaster VPN is only intended for students working and learning outside of Canada. To access many McMaster resources, such as email and Mosaic, some students outside of Canada may need to use a VPN.

VPN CONNECTION