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Alumni travel
- 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 (formerly M.E.S.S)
- the ConnectME committee connects you with campus events, entertainment, and perks
Employee Discount Program (Venngo WorkPerks)
- McMaster group discount program; savings on everything from health and wellness to entertainment, restaurants, travel and more
Library services
- McMaster retirees are entitled to a variety of library services; click on Loan Periods > McMaster Retirees for details
McMaster meal plan
- 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
McMaster photo ID card
Retirees who do not have a Photo ID are encouraged to replace blue ID cards with a photo ID card that facilitates the following services:
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- access control (controlled access to various buildings/labs/stairwells)
- entry into controlled-access staff lounges on campus*
- meal plan (activated in Commons Building 128)
- Library borrowing
- use of athletic facilities such as the Pulse (Gym)
Photo ID cards are currently only issued via appointment at T32 – Parking office, Room 106. Hours are Monday to Friday 1 pm - 4 pm. Please bring the following documents with you:
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- your old card
- your employee number
- government issued photo ID (e.g. health card, driver's license)
*If your existing retiree photo ID card does not work for accessing staff lounges, send an email request to axiomrep@mcmaster.ca including the name on your card and the number printed on the back of your card.
McMaster University Club
- McMaster retirees are eligible for membership at a reduced rate
Online campus directory
- 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
Personal long distance program for home & mobile phone
Tuition assistance & bursary program
- Retirees are eligible for tuition assistance for McMaster courses only
- Tuition bursaries are available for the eligible dependents of eligible retirees
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