McMaster perks

• working with reputable travel partners known for their group travel programs, the McMaster Alumni Association selects adventurous trips with unique educational components built in

• ConnectME connects you with campus events, entertainment, and perks

• McMaster group discount program; savings on everything from health and wellness to entertainment, restaurants, travel and more

• McMaster retirees are entitled to a variety of library services; click on Loan Periods > McMaster Retirees for details
  

• save 10% on all on-campus food purchases through Hospitality Services
• a declining cash balance system that works on the same principal as a bank debit card; each time you make a purchase, the total cost is subtracted from the dollar balance in your account
• the meal account is programmed to your McMaster photo ID card
• access your account information and transaction history online with a secure, personalized system
• more information at Hospitality Services > Mac Express Meal Plans > Staff/Faculty/Retirees

All retirees are eligible for a free McMaster photo identification access card that identifies them as a McMaster retiree. Retirees who do not have a photo ID, e.g., because they still have the older, blue ID card, because they handed in their photo ID upon retirement, etc. are encouraged to get a McMaster retiree photo ID card that facilitates the following services:

• • photo ID
  • access control (controlled access to various buildings/labs/stairwells)
  • entry into controlled-access staff lounges on campus*
  • Mac Express meal plan account (activated in Commons Building 128)
  • library borrowing
  • use of athletic facilities such as the Pulse (gym)

How to get a photo ID card

• Please send the following information via email** to axiomrep@mcmaster.ca:
  

• your name
• your employee number
• a photo of yourself (can be a picture of your government issued photo ID, e.g. health card, driver's license, or other appropriate photo)
  

• When your card is ready for pickup, you will receive instructions where and when to attend.
• Additional information on photo ID cards is available on the McMaster Security Services' Technology web page in the Photo ID Cards section, under "Retirees".  
• Please contact Axiomrep for further information. 

• McMaster retirees are eligible for membership at a reduced rate
  

• Retirees may choose to be included in the online McMaster Faculty & Staff Directory. Here's how to add yourself to the directory, or to update your record as needed
  

• Retirees are eligible for tuition assistance for McMaster courses only
• Tuition bursaries are available for the eligible dependents of eligible retirees