Caroline Way
Technical Administrative Assistant, Engineering Support Services (The Hub)
The Hub
Listed below, you’ll find resources that we offer to the McMaster Engineering community. Our services include managing key and access cards, booking coordination for meeting rooms, printing (including exams), binding, and lamination.
For academic inquiries please contact your Student Advisor or the Office of the Registrar
If you are a student seeking information or interested in applying to the Faculty of Engineering, please email thinkeng@mcmaster.ca
Office hours
The office (JHE-216A) will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for key and access card transactions. We are closed for lunch from 12 – 1 p.m.
Please email thehub@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.
Phone: 905- 525-9140 ext. 27291
Keys and Access Cards
The office will be open, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for lunch) for key and access card transactions.
Cash is no longer recommended for the Key and Access Card transactions. Where possible, keys and access cards are now issued with your deposit as a charge to your student account. The money will be credited to your account once keys 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
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.
- Once you have obtained departmental approval, please contact our office.
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 thehub@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
Capacity: 14-16 people around the boardroom table; room holds up to 21 people
Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), teleconferencing, whiteboard
JHE-326B
Capacity: 12-14 people around the boardroom table; room holds up to 21 people
Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), whiteboards, and telephone
JHE-328 (The Engineering Lounge)
Capacity: 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)
JHE-328A
Capacity: 16 people around the boardroom table
Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, and Miracast (For Windows OS)
JHE-A114 (Dean’s Executive Boardroom)
Capacity: 34 people around the boardroom table
Media available: Videoconferencing (Zoom), in person presentations with Air Media pucks, Miracast (Windows OS), teleconferencing, and telephone
JHE-H324 (Collaborative Learning Centre)
Capacity: 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), and teleconferencing
ABB Tower Meeting Rooms
All rooms seat a maximum of 8 people.
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)
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