Get Involved

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Volunteer with Us

Whether you want to help with events, mentor youth, contribute your skills or become part of our vibrant volunteer community, there is a place for you here.

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Alumni Mentorship

Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways alumni can strengthen the Black student ecosystem at McMaster. By joining our mentorship community, you help create the conditions for students to excel academically, professionally and personally. 

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Donations and Giving

The Black Student Success Centre exists because of community vision and the support of people who believe in Black student success. By giving to the BSSC, you are directly expanding access, opportunity and belonging for thousands of students. 

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Partner with Us

Whether you want to support pathways into university, create opportunities for Black students to thrive or strengthen the future of Black leadership, partnering with the BSSC is a powerful way to make an impact. 

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Build Community

The Black Student Success Centre is a vibrant, intergenerational community where students come to learn, lead, create and connect. Whether you’re in your first year or completing graduate studies, there is a place for you here. 

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Subscribe to Our Newsletter

The Black Student Success Centre newsletter is the best way to stay connected with everything happening within our vibrant community. Each week, we bring together the latest events, opportunities, supports and stories that matter most to Black students at McMaster.