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WhatsApp Channels

McMaster University WhatsApp Channels

McMaster Housing & Conference Services are piloting the use of WhatsApp Channels to provide more options for students and residents to receive information. WhatsApp Channels are private, one-way communication channels that allow McMaster to share reminders, notices and information and have students opt into receiving notifications about them.

Some key details:

  • McMaster University Housing & Conference Services cannot see student phone numbers
  • Students cannot see other students’ phone numbers
  • Students can turn push notifications on or off
  • Students can interact with messages through emojis, but not through message responses
  • Channel content can be viewed before deciding to join the Channel. Students can join/leave the channel as they wish
  • All information shared will be mirrored in email or Housing Portal messaging communications
  • If further support is needed, please use the live chat on McMaster’s Housing web site (the page you are on now)

Below is a list of Channels that McMaster University’s Housing & Conference Services Communications Team operates. For your security, please be aware of imitation channels on WhatsApp which may not have your best interests in mind. Additional channels will be listed here.

Channels – General Information

WhatsApp Channel Name Notes
McMaster Residence Move-In and Welcome Week – 2024/25 A channel used for reminders, updates and notices about Welcome Week and Move-In for the 2024-25 school year.
McMaster – Jobs with HCS Job postings and reminders for student positions within McMaster University’s Housing & Conference Services department.

Channels Lists – Residence Information

WhatsApp Channel Name Notes
McMaster – Brandon Hall Updates News and updates for members of the Brandon Hall residence community.
McMaster – Boulton Updates News and updates for members of the Bates Residence and Moulton Hall residence communities.
McMaster – Hedwards Updates News and updates for members of the Hedden Hall and Edwards Hall residence communities.
McMaster – McKidden Updates News and updates for members of the McKay Hall and Whidden Hall residence communities.
McMaster – Peter George Centre for Living & Learning Updates News and updates for members of the Peter George Centre for Living & Learning residence community.
McMaster – MKW Updates News and updates for members of the Mary E. Keyes Residence, Matthews Hall and Wallingford Hall residence communities.
McMaster – Princestock Updates News and updates for members of the Les Prince Hall and Woodstock Hall residence communities.
McMaster – 10 Bay Residence Updates News and updates for members of the 10 Bay Residence community.