MAPS

Welcome to MAPS, the McMaster Association of Part-Time Students

The McMaster Association of Part-Time Students (MAPS) was established in 1979 to represent the interests of undergraduate part-time degree students and certificate/diploma students. All degree students enrolled in 17 or fewer units and all CCE students (regardless of course load) are members of MAPS.

Juggling home, work and school requires a great deal of organization and support, and it was in response to these particular needs that MAPS was first established. Our logo of three connecting chevrons is a stylistic conception of the interaction between those three major components of a part-time student's life.

What does MAPS do?

  • Represents the needs and concerns of part-time students within various academic and administrative committees.
  • Lobbies for increased course availability and accessibility
  • Lobbies for extended services that include longer library, bookstore and cafeteria hours.
  • Provides an office in the McMaster University Student Centre, Room 234, that stays open until 8:30 pm Monday to Thursday to accommodate evening students, where students can register for courses on SOLAR, and access personal academic and financial information on MUGSI
  • Provides one-on-one training for SOLAR and MUGSI
  • Publishes a newsletter, "The Link".
  • Publishes a handbook that guides you through the University maze.
  • Provides three computers in the office for part-time student use
  • Counsels students regarding university procedures and course availability.
  • Provides bursaries to part-time students, recognizing the financial constraints they have
  • Celebrates the academic achievements and community participation of part-time students with the MAPS Gold Medal, the Centennial Awards and Martin W. Johns Award. These awards, along with other university awards for part-time students, are presented at the MAPS annual awards dinner in late November.

Recent News Releases:

MAPS News Release: Elaine Marion elected as MAPS President (Word .doc) (alternative PDF version)

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