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What is the MSU?
The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is the largest group on campus. Representing the approximately 22,000 undergraduate students of McMaster, all students enrolled in 18 (or more units) are members of the MSU.
What does the MSU do?
The MSU serves students in two main areas; political representation and the enhancement of student life.
The MSU operates 35 business and services to serve the needs of students. As well, the MSU is the front line of student advocasy. The MSU advocates for student interests at the university, municipal, provincial and federal levels.
Who are my representatives?
At the department/faculty level, every student is represented by members of the Student Representative Assembly (SRA). Each faculty is represented in the SRA by a number of student leaders weighted to the size of the faculty (larger faculties posses more student representatives). Moreover, at the university, provincial and federal levels, students are represented by the Executive of the MSU, comprised of the President and three Vice Presidents.
Who is the Executive of the MSU?
President - Matthew Dillon-Leitch president@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 23885
VP (Administration) - Katie Ferguson vpadmin@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 23250
VP (Finance) - Duncan Thompson vpfinance@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 24109
VP (Education) - Alicia Ali vped@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 24017
What are my student fees?
Paid within your tuition fee are several university fees and several MSU fees.
MSU fees:
MSU Operating Fund - $117.28
MSU Health Plan - $55.00
MSU Dental Plan - $110.00
CFMU Operating and Capital Funds - $16.77
Marmor Operating Fund (MSU’s University yearbook) - $8.73
HSR Bus Pass - $126.15
WUSC Refugee Scholarship - $1.41
McMaster University fees:
McMaster University Student Centre Operating Fee - $0.60 per unit (to a max of 30 units)
Incite Magazine fee - $0.91
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) - $7.24
McMaster Solar Car Project - $1.03
What is the HSR Buss plan?
This is the coloured sticker on the back of your student card. It gives you unlimited access to HSR transit from September through April. Please present your student card with the sticker attached to the driver every time you rise the HSR. You cannot opt-out of the Buss Pass fee.
What are the MSU Health and Dental Plans?
The MSU, through our underwriters ACL Student Benefits, provides both a health and dental plan. If you can demonstrate proof or comparable coverage, you may opt-out of either or both of these plans and receive a refund. Opt-outs must be completed by September 30th. For more information on the coverage you receive through these plans, or for the process to opt-out, please contact Victoria Scott at adminasst@msu.mcmaster.ca or phone ext. 23251.
The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is the largest group on campus. Representing the approximately 22,000 undergraduate students of McMaster, all students enrolled in 18 (or more units) are members of the MSU.
What does the MSU do?
The MSU serves students in two main areas; political representation and the enhancement of student life.
The MSU operates 35 business and services to serve the needs of students. As well, the MSU is the front line of student advocasy. The MSU advocates for student interests at the university, municipal, provincial and federal levels.
Who are my representatives?
At the department/faculty level, every student is represented by members of the Student Representative Assembly (SRA). Each faculty is represented in the SRA by a number of student leaders weighted to the size of the faculty (larger faculties posses more student representatives). Moreover, at the university, provincial and federal levels, students are represented by the Executive of the MSU, comprised of the President and three Vice Presidents.
Who is the Executive of the MSU?
President - Matthew Dillon-Leitch president@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 23885
VP (Administration) - Katie Ferguson vpadmin@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 23250
VP (Finance) - Duncan Thompson vpfinance@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 24109
VP (Education) - Alicia Ali vped@msu.mcmaster.ca ext. 24017
What are my student fees?
Paid within your tuition fee are several university fees and several MSU fees.
MSU fees:
MSU Operating Fund - $117.28
MSU Health Plan - $55.00
MSU Dental Plan - $110.00
CFMU Operating and Capital Funds - $16.77
Marmor Operating Fund (MSU’s University yearbook) - $8.73
HSR Bus Pass - $126.15
WUSC Refugee Scholarship - $1.41
McMaster University fees:
McMaster University Student Centre Operating Fee - $0.60 per unit (to a max of 30 units)
Incite Magazine fee - $0.91
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) - $7.24
McMaster Solar Car Project - $1.03
What is the HSR Buss plan?
This is the coloured sticker on the back of your student card. It gives you unlimited access to HSR transit from September through April. Please present your student card with the sticker attached to the driver every time you rise the HSR. You cannot opt-out of the Buss Pass fee.
What are the MSU Health and Dental Plans?
The MSU, through our underwriters ACL Student Benefits, provides both a health and dental plan. If you can demonstrate proof or comparable coverage, you may opt-out of either or both of these plans and receive a refund. Opt-outs must be completed by September 30th. For more information on the coverage you receive through these plans, or for the process to opt-out, please contact Victoria Scott at adminasst@msu.mcmaster.ca or phone ext. 23251.