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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
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 https://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/meal-plans/#tab-content-staff-faculty-plans
McMaster photo ID card
Retirees who do not have a Photo ID are encouraged to replace their blue ID cards with the 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)
Employee Photo ID cards are issued at the Gilmour Hall Campus Store Parking Kiosk. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm and Fridays 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. Please bring the following documents with you:
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- the old blue 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, bring your card to the Parking Kiosk in the Campus Store, or 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
WorkPerks
- McMaster group discount program; savings on everything from health and wellness to entertainment, restaurants, travel and more
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