If you're an incoming student.. we want to make sure you know everything you need to know before starting in September! We're going to be posting a series of McMaster basics to get you started.

The first is building abbreviations! Knowing your way around campus, and knowing which buildings to go to, is very important when you start in September and print off your class schedule.

See the building names below so you know which is which! Also refer to the CAMPUS MAP.

You can also see a floor plan of the buildings to know which areas your classes are using this site.



VIDEO GUIDE: MCMASTER ACRONYMS

Watch video direct link.

BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS



GETTING READY FOR MCMASTER

Getting Ready For McMaster Overview - Start Here http://bitly.com/getreadyformac

Getting Ready For McMaster: 1. Activating Your MacID http://bit.ly/1pOZHXc

Getting Ready For McMaster: 2. The New Student Form http://bit.ly/1kSfU66

Getting Ready For McMaster: 3. Course Planning & Mock Timetable http://bit.ly/1oryTu5

Getting Ready For McMaster: 4. Picking Your Courses & Registering On SOLAR http://bit.ly/1mZupbs

-- Common Issues With SOLAR (and how to solve them!) http://bit.ly/1mmZCUa

Getting Ready For McMaster: 5. Calculating Fees & How To Pay http://bit.ly/1hnOydb

Getting Ready For McMaster: Buildings http://bit.ly/1mZubAR

Getting Ready For McMaster: Residence http://bit.ly/1nri15C

Getting Ready For McMaster: Course Lingo http://bit.ly/1p5FzAf

and ofcourse, campus map
http://www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/images/campus_map.pdf

Added the link to the map, and also the building floor plan site.

The floor plan site is really helpful, thanks

I have a class in DSB AB102, what does the AB stand for? and the class is on the first floor not in the basement right?

I found the floor plan website cool too!

Originally Posted by alyssarr

I have a class in DSB AB102, what does the AB stand for? and the class is on the first floor not in the basement right?

I found this thread...hopefully it helps

http://www.macinsiders.com/showthrea...102-28478.html

Here's another thread with directions:
http://www.macinsiders.com/showthrea...102-57203.html

I kindda figured it was in the basement, because itb ab 102 is in the basement of itb, so i am assuming anything with "ab" means it's in the basement.

I spotted it on the DSB basement floor plan, I didn't scroll down far enough at first lol

Originally Posted by jim1

I found this thread...hopefully it helps

http://www.macinsiders.com/showthrea...102-28478.html

Here's another thread with directions:
http://www.macinsiders.com/showthrea...102-57203.html

I kindda figured it was in the basement, because itb ab 102 is in the basement of itb, so i am assuming anything with "ab" means it's in the basement.

"B" for basement, "A" for Annex. "AB" = Annex Basement.

thanks it helps

There should be an engineering quad. West fits the description as it contains Thode (engineering library), ETB (1P03 hub), ABB (physics and chemistry), ITB (computer and electrical) and finally JHE (mechanical and materials).

Just saying as I see an arts-quad.

A mini handbook map can be found in the libraries around campus, i found it to be very helpful
it fits well in your wallet

HSC doesnt seem to be in the floor plan... >.<

Originally Posted by xxorianna

HSC doesnt seem to be in the floor plan... >.<

If I recall correctly, HSC is attached to the hospital and is across the street from JHE (I believe).

Originally Posted by xxorianna

HSC doesnt seem to be in the floor plan... >.<

Are you trying to find a specific room in the building? We can help you out