We welcome the opportunity to provide the perfect backdrop for your outdoor photography needs. Our beautiful campus offers many picturesque locations to take advantage of throughout the seasons. Some items to consider for your on-campus photography:

• A non-refundable fee of $133.00 is required to secure your permit.
• The permit is valid from 9 am to 9 pm on the requested date.
• Our permit allows access to the outdoor areas of campus, excluding the Athletic fields. We do not allow for any indoor photography.
• Throughout the year, certain University-wide events such as Move-In Weekend, Homecoming, Fall Preview Days, etc., will cause access to certain areas on campus to be restricted and unavailable. If your request conflicts with any of these events, we will notify you via email. Please see “Unavailable Photography Permit Dates” below for a current list of dates, subject to change.
• The use or presence of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating substances is prohibited.
• The applicant is responsible for the conduct and supervision of all persons in their party. The applicant is also responsible for any damages caused by members of their party to any plant material, building, structure, equipment or other property of McMaster University.
• University parking rates and regulations will apply.

Permits bookings are now open until October 28, 2023, and more 2023 dates will be added by September 2023. The following dates are unavailable due to University-wide events and subject to change:

• JUNE 10 to 11
• AUGUST 26 to 27
• DECEMBER 21 to JANUARY 2

If your request conflicts with any of these events, we will notify you via email.

If your preferred date is unavailable (and not listed above) please contact us at meet@mcmaster.ca.