Start your day sunny-side up! Join us for a relaxing morning yoga session followed by a free pancake lunch before diving into an afternoon packed with activities. Challenge your friends to a round of mini putt, cuddle with therapy dogs, snap a photo at the photo booth, meet your professors, or discover your new favourite spots around Hamilton on a guided walking or biking tour. It's the perfect way to unwind, connect, and begin an unforgettable year!
Please find the check-in table when you first arrive!
11:00 - 12:00 PM: Yoga
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Pancake Breakfast
1:00 - 4:00 PM: Programming
Burning Questions: A Professor Mixer (LR Wilson 1055)
9 Hole-Mini Putt
Photo Booth
Chill Zone/HAS & ECON Event
Arts & Crafts
Community Tours (Walking or Biking)
First time using SOBI.
Visit hamiltonbikeshare.ca > Pricing > Mac U-Pass and select “Choose this plan”.
You will be redirected to log in to Mosaic to verify your eligibility
Once verified, fill out the required information fields to complete registration.
Please note: It will ask you to input your credit card information, however you will not be charged unless you go over the 90-minute riding minutes a day.
Download the SOBI app and log in with your new Hamilton Bike Share account credentials.
Resubscribing to SOBI
Login via app.socialbicycles.com and select Basic Information to change the email address on your account to your @mcmaster.ca email (if not already set).
In a new tab, visit https://app.socialbicycles.com/users/auth/mcmaster_saml and login with your McMaster ID. Once complete, you should be redirected back to app.socialbicycles.com where you are already logged in.
Select Memberships > Change Plan > Mac U-Pass or Memberships > Resubscribe > Mac U-Pass if you are a returning U-Pass user.
Complete the required fields to complete reactivation. A complimentary $10 credit will be applied to your account automatically.
Please note: It will ask you to input your credit card information, however you will not be charged unless you go over the 90-minute riding minutes a day.
2:00 - 4:00 PM: Therapy Dogs
Waiver QR Code
Before heading to the event, make sure your BluCru Waiver is signed and completed! You can find it under the “Waivers” tab at the top of the screen — just click “BluCru Waiver” to get started.
18+? You can sign the waiver yourself.
17 or younger? A parent or guardian must sign it for you.
Please make sure this is done before the event so you’re all set to go — don’t leave it until the last minute!
Water!
This event will take place primarily outdoors, so come prepared for the weather. If it’s hot, make sure to bring water and anything else you’ll need to stay comfortable and enjoy the day to the fullest!
Wallet
Don’t forget your debit or credit card if you’d like to purchase this year’s charity item: the BluCru Beach Towel! All proceeds will be donated to Neighbour to Neighbour.
Want to learn more about the charity or this year’s initiative? Head to the “First-Year Swag” tab at the top of the page!
No need to bring a yoga mat, we have tons!
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Check the weather before you head out! This event will take place outdoors, so please come prepared for the forecast and make sure you’re dressed comfortably for spending time outside.
If you intened on doing yoga, please make sure to wear something comfortable that you can easily stretch and move around in!
Accessibility Considerations
Medium noise environment, low noise environment, low physical exertion, medium physical exertion, outdoor event, indoor event, seating available
Bike Community Tour Note: We’re so excited to take our new Marauders on a bike tour through the community surrounding campus! It’s the perfect chance to get familiar with McMaster, explore some of the neighbourhoods around campus, and learn a little more about your new home away from home.
For our tour, we’ll be using SOBI bikes, the bright bikes you’ll see parked at stations around campus and throughout Hamilton. SOBI is McMaster’s bike-share system, making it easy to grab a bike and get around the city!
Please download the SOBI app before the tour and create your account. You’ll use the app to find and unlock a bike, so having it ready ahead of time will help us get everyone on the road and rolling together!
First time using SOBI.
Visit hamiltonbikeshare.ca > Pricing > Mac U-Pass and select “Choose this plan”.
You will be redirected to log in to Mosaic to verify your eligibility
Once verified, fill out the required information fields to complete registration.
Please note: It will ask you to input your credit card information, however you will not be charged unless you go over the 90-minute riding minutes a day.
Download the SOBI app and log in with your new Hamilton Bike Share account credentials.
Resubscribing to SOBI
Login via app.socialbicycles.com and select Basic Information to change the email address on your account to your @mcmaster.ca email (if not already set).
In a new tab, visit https://app.socialbicycles.com/users/auth/mcmaster_saml and login with your McMaster ID. Once complete, you should be redirected back to app.socialbicycles.com where you are already logged in.
Select Memberships > Change Plan > Mac U-Pass or Memberships > Resubscribe > Mac U-Pass if you are a returning U-Pass user.
Complete the required fields to complete reactivation. A complimentary $10 credit will be applied to your account automatically.
Please note: It will ask you to input your credit card information, however you will not be charged unless you go over the 90-minute riding minutes a day.