Frequently Asked Questions

Who are members of MAPS?

There are three student groups under the MAPS umbrella:

  • Undergraduate students enrolled in fewer than 18 academic units of study in each academic session
  • Students enrolled at the Centre for Continuing Education
  • Students enrolled in the Clinical Behavioural Sciences Program

 

What membership fees do I pay as a MAPS member?

The current MAPS fee is $7 per academic unit of study. So a part-time student taking 12 units in an academic session would pay $7X12 = $84.

 

How do MSU and MAPS fees compare?

Here is a comparison of what part-time students pay, compared to full-time students.

Do MAPS services include prescription drug reimbursement or other forms of health insurance?

No. MAPS members voted against having such a plan in 1996.

Where is the MAPS office and lounge located?

Our student lounge and offices are in the McMaster University Student Centre in room 234 on the second floor. Click here for more information.

Is MAPS a member of national or provincial student organizations?

MAPS is a member of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance. Our president sits on the alliance's steeering committee.

I’ve been a part-time student in the past but I registered in 18 or more units this term. Can I continue as a member of MAPS?

No. If you are regisered in 18 more more academic units in an academic session, you are, by definition a full-time student and a member of the MSU.

As a part-time student, may I vote in campus elections and referenda?

MAPS members may:

- vote at all MAPS general meetings

- on any questions put to MAPS members where electronic ballots are issued

Each year members are asked to elect nominees to the Board of Directors, and to cast votes for other business of the association.

All undergraduate students (full and part-time) may vote to elect student representatives to the University’s Board of Governors, Senate, and the University Planning Committee.

You cannot, however, vote for the MSU president, SRA members, or on MSU sponsored referenda questions. Only full-time students - MSU members - get to vote in MSU sponsored elections.