Engineering Support Services The Hub

Keys and Access Cards

Keys and access cards can be obtained in person. Photo ID is required to obtain an access card and/or to pick up a key. 

Cash is no longer recommended for the Key and Access Card transactions. Where possible, deposits for keys and access cards will be charged to your student account in Mosaic.  The deposit refund will be credited to your account once keys and/or cards are returned.

•  Keys: $25 deposit
•  Access cards: $10 deposit
• If you are a paid McMaster employee you can get a free Working at McMaster employee access card by emailing axiomrep@mcmaster.ca
• Those authorized to submit physical key requests may do so by completing the Key Authorization Form

If you are returning a key or access card on behalf of someone else, we will require an email from the card/key holder authorizing us to give the associated refund to that person.

Undergrad lab access

• Undergrad lab access is issued based on your class schedule and department. 
• Access cards automatically renew and updated each semester after the add-drop date. 
• If you do not have an access card – stop by our office (JHE-216A) to pick one up.

General access

• Each department in Engineering authorizes access to their rooms.
• If you require access to a room, please visit the corresponding department first.
• If you already have an access card, there is no need to visit the Hub as access will be added remotely.

Undergrad Hatch access

All Engineering undergrad students are eligible to obtain an access card for the Hatch building.

The access card will open up the following rooms:

• H101 – The Engineering Lounge
• H201 – Meeting Study Area
• H203 – Meeting Study Area
• H204A – Council Room (first door)
• H204B – Council Room (second door)
• H205 – Meeting Study Area
• H324 – Collaborative Learning Centre

The card requires a (refundable) $10 deposit.
As the card will be active until you graduate this access cannot be added to existing access cards.

Borrowing Terms

By borrowing an access card and/or key, you agree to the following:

Borrower Agreement: I understand that all keys and access cards issued to me are my personal responsibility.  They will not be transferred, lent or defaced. Doing so can result in a forfeiture of my deposit.  If any key or card is lost or stolen, I will notify The Hub immediately.  I will return each key or card to The Hub when it is no longer required.  I also understand that I will forfeit my deposit of any key or card if it is lost, stolen, or broken due to my neglect.

The Dean’s meeting rooms are available to reserve by McMaster Engineering staff and faculty and can be booked through The Hub thehub@mcmaster.ca. Additionally you home department can also assist with booking a meeting room. For students wishing to book a room for defense purposes, please contact your home department and they will be able to facilitate.

*Please note that the our meeting rooms are NOT Teams compatible. If using video conference or hybrid, please use Zoom.

Registered undergraduate student clubs in Engineering can book: JHE-265,  JHE-H324, JHE-326B, or JHE-328 for Engineering events/meetings only. Student clubs must email engclubs@mcmaster.ca to request a booking.

To book the JHE lobby/main floor please contact Conference Services (meet@mcmaster.ca)

JHE Meeting Rooms

JHE-265

16 people around the boardroom table (+1 extra chair); Max capacity is 20

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), teleconferencing, whiteboard

JHE-326B

18 people around the boardroom table; Max capacity is 20

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), whiteboard, teleconference

JHE-328 (The Engineering Lounge)

14 chairs around boardroom style table max capacity is 40 with standing

Media available: In person presentations with Air Media pucks, and Miracast (Windows OS)

Engineering lounge for grad students, staff and faculty

*Not reservable from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Monday thru Friday

JHE-328A

18 people around the boardroom table; Max capacity is 20

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, and Miracast (For Windows OS)

JHE-A114 (Dean’s Executive Boardroom)

34 people around the boardroom table (+4 extra chairs)

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), teleconferencing, and telephone

JHE-H324 (Collaborative Learning Centre)

24 chairs around 8 long tables; Max capacity is 60 with standing

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks with up to 4 independent screens, Miracast (Windows OS), teleconferencing, and glass “white” boards

ABB Tower Meeting Rooms

All ABB rooms seat a maximum of 8 people per room. 

ABB-C102

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS)

ABB-C201 

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS)

ABB-D301

Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS)

Bloor Street (In Toronto)

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