Last updated: August 10, 2022.

Wireless connectivity has become the expectation and is considered a basic requirement for all modern-day universities. In response to the community feedback, wireless surveys were conducted for 54 buildings. This review was completed in 2018.

The implementation phase of this Wi-Fi initiative will span two years, beginning October 2019. More than 1,500 new Wi-Fi access points will be deployed across 54 buildings, including 12 residence buildings, and 42 non-residence buildings, and 4 engineering buildings.

Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Enhancement Steering Committee

A steering committee has been pulled together with senior representation for key stakeholders across the university to ensure diverse perspectives and insights are integrated into the project execution.

• Roger Couldrey – VP Administration (Executive Sponsor)
• Debbie Martin – AVP, Facilities
• Pamela Swett – Dean, Humanities
• Gay Yuyitung – Executive Director, MILO
• Josh Marando – President, McMaster Students Union
• Philippa Carter – Teaching Professor, Chair of Undergraduate Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences
• Tracy Mestdagh – Interim Director, Faculty of Health Sciences Computer Services Unit
• Chris McAllister – Associate Director, Library Computing & Campus Classroom Technologies
• Gayleen Gray – AVP and CTO

Wireless Enhancement: Building Progress

The following is a high-level view of the project status. Please see below a list of buildings that are in the planning, in progress, and completed phases. Project status will be updated on a bi-weekly basis. Please see the project Confluence page for further details.

Click here to see a map of the outdoor campus wi-fi regions.

Updates will be shared as we continue to make progress in transforming our wireless services.