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How well do you actually know McMaster University? This quiz will test your knowledge to see if you really know-it-all Mac (and maybe learn a few things on the way).

How Well Do You Know McMaster University?

Founded in 1887 in Toronto through a bequest from the estate of Senator William McMaster, a member of the first senate after Confederation and founding.
Relocated from Toronto to Hamilton in 1930.

What year was McMaster established?

The six faculties are: DeGroote School of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Science, and Science.  
The Arts and Science program is taught jointly by the other faculties at McMaster. Kinesiology is a department under Science.

How many faculties are there at McMaster?

Although we don't have an official rival, a majority of McMaster students agree that Western is our biggest rival. We consistently mock them with our intellectual superiority, wear WUCK FESTERN t-shirts, and occasionally chime in on their social media.

Who is McMaster's biggest rival?

If you get this wrong you will fail your next test.

Fun fact, official hex colours are: 
maroon: #990033
grey: #666666

What are the official school colours?

Patrick Deane became President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University on July 1, 2010. He is also a Professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies.

Who is the President of McMaster University?

Quarters was closed in 2009 and went out with a bang throwing 5 last events. The place was renovated and renamed TwelvEighty.

What was TwelvEighty named before it was renovated?

Both Beta House and Naked Mile had many scenes that were shot on campus. Watch the movies to see for yourself!

Which of the following movies was NOT filmed at mcmaster.

It's so big we treat it like the outback. Just park anywhere.

Where is the biggest parking lot on campus?

The four main libraries are Mills, Thode, Health Sciences, and Innis.

How many libraries are on campus?

What is the biggest faculty at McMaster?

The men's water polo team has won the Ontario University Athletics championship 25 times, making it the most successful team at the provincial level. The men's wrestling team has been the most successful team at the national level, winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport championship four times.

Which Varsity team has won the most Ontario University Athletics championships?

In the spring sometimes BSB/JHE lawn collect a significant amount of water. In the past students have provided ferry services and civil engineers even went as far as building a bridge.

Where is the famous Lake McMaster located?

The Student Representative Assembly (SRA), the governing body of the MSU, is composed of 35 undergraduate students elected by their peers, inside each academic faculty. Together, they work to provide the best possible MSU services and departments, represent and address the concerns of undergraduate students, and lobby the University to improve McMaster’s academic quality.

What does SRA stand for?

McMaster is fortunate to be one of the few Canadian Universities with a U-Pass (Universal Bus Pass). Ours also happens to be one of the cheapest. This extremely popular program is overwhelmingly endorsed by students.

What HSR bus route does NOT go through campus.

The Graduate Students Association owns and operates the Phoenix Bar & Grill, located in the old Refectory building across from the General Science Building (GSB).

What is the name of the grad bar on campus?

What is the name of this famous building?

Union Market has the lowest prices on campus!

Where can you get the cheapest coffee on campus?

The Pulse Fitness Centre is one of the largest university fitness centers in Canada with over 20,000 square feet of active space.

The Pulse is located in what building?

Brandon Hall is the largest with a capacity of 557. Bates is second with 506

Which residence building has the most students?

Fun fact, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats began their 2014 season at Ron Joyce Stadium after Tim Hortons Field fell behind schedule in construction.

Ron Joyce Stadium can seat how many people?

Total student population, including part-time, graduate students, interns/residents and Divinity College.

30,117: total student population, including part-time, interns/residents and Divinity College (Fall 2014)  
21,441 full-time undergraduate students and 3,519 full-time graduate students

Approximately how large is the TOTAL McMaster student population?

Founded in 1930, the Silhouette is McMaster University’s student-run newspaper. It operates as a service of the McMaster Students Union. Located in Hamilton, Ont., the Sil publishes weekly from September to March, with a circulation of 10,000 on broadsheet newsprint.

What is the name of the student newspaper

Provides:
Academic Advising 
Fee Information (Student Accounts)
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (SFAS)
International Student Services (ISS) 
Student Services

Office of the Registrar is located in what building?

McMaster continues to be one of the world's top 100 universities according to the latest Times Higher Education rankings released Wednesday. The rankings place McMaster 94th in the world making it one of only four Canadian schools in the top 100. Last year McMaster placed 92nd.

Is McMaster rated top 100 university in Times Higher Ed rankings?

Which McMaster Maurader logo is the correct colour?

You are still new. There is still lots for you to learn about McMaster.

Freshman Knowledge Level

Being in second year, you have a year under your belt. You act like you know it all, but there is still lots to learn about McMaster.

Sophomore Knowledge Level

Being in your third year you have good knowledge of McMaster university and whats going on here. There are a few things you didn't know that pop up from time to time. But hey, fake it till' you make it.

Junior Knowledge Level

Being in your final year you know everything about McMaster. After all, it has been your home for 4-7 years.

Senior Knowledge Level

You know way too much about McMaster. And you are old.

Alumni Knowledge Level

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