We are the Mohawk Students’ Association, a not-for-profit organization built for and led by Mohawk Students, and we want to welcome you to Mohawk College! As a full-time student, you are automatically a member of the MSA. Visit this page of our website to learn more about who we are and what we do for you!
Get to know us throughout January during Winter MSA Month! We have planned many opportunities to connect you with services to support you through your college experience, memorable events to create lasting memories meet new people, and so much more!
Follow and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss any MSA happenings from now until you graduate. Continue reading below to discover where to start your journey with The MSA during orientation.
Winter MSA Month Checklist
Puck Party at Stoney Creek Campus
Immerse yourself in one of Canada's favourite pastimes, hockey. Learn how to handle a hockey stick like a pro to sink a goal in an electronic net, challenge your friends to a game of air hockey, or see who can build the best beaver dam for a chance to win a gift card on January 7. Check out the event listing on our website for more details about this free event.
Block Party at Fennell Campus
Come and enjoy life-sized favourites like Volleypong, Battleship, Bean Ball and more while snacking on some sliders, jackfruit sliders and more at Fennell Campus on January 8. Check out the event listing on our website for more details about this free event.
Join Yappy Hour at IAHS Campus
We have 5 puppies that are ready to welcome you to the new semester, courtesy of Puppy Pen Social! Come and find out what kind of puppy you are and drop-in for some snuggles with these lovable fur babies on January 16. Check out the event listing on our website to learn more about this fun and free event!
Par-Tee Time at Aviation Campus
Stop by and play a quick 9-hole round of mini putt! Meet new people and enjoy some MSA branded donuts to keep you fueled on January 31. Check out the event listing on our website for more details about this free event.
New Year's Welcome Back Party in The Cellar
2025 is here and it’s time to ring in the new year at your favourite campus spot – The Cellar! This will be the first pub night of the year, head to The Cellar on Thursday, January 9 for $5.25 pints of Cellar Dweller complimentary party favours and a countdown at 9 pm! More details to come, check out this event listing on our website to learn more about the ultimate new year party.
Gaming Nights in The Cellar
We are so excited to be partnering with the E-Sports Program at Mohawk College to bring you biweekly gaming nights! Come down to The Cellar every other week starting on January 8, and play some of your favourite video games. Bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening with some good food and good company. Check out the event listing for the first Gaming Night in The Cellar this semester on our website.
Collage Night in The Cellar
We're hosting a collage-making session in The Cellar in collaboration with a Hamilton artist. Pay $10 and create a unique collage to take home at the end of the night! Check out the event listing for more details.
MSA Meet Up: Escape Manor
Join The MSA Meet-Up at Escape Manor! Use your Presto Card to travel downtown and explore five unique escape rooms with your friends. View the event listing for more details!
Customize and Pack Your Own MSA Book Bag
Make a FREE custom MSA Book Bag that you can rock through the halls and add to all year long! Read our MSA Book Bag blog to learn about when to get your book bag and how to add to it throughout the year. New this semester – new students will get to add some college essentials to their MSA Book Bag!
Scratch your MSA Values Card
Every student that gets an MSA Book Bag, you also get an MSA Values Scratch Card! Scratch to unveil different icons of the MSA Values, and if you have 5 of the same card you win an MSA Swag Bag! Everyone that gets a book bag and scratch card is also entered to win 1 of 4 iPads. Learn more about the MSA Values here.
Celebrate Your Birthday With Us
Does your birthday fall in the month of September? Bring a piece of government ID with your name and birthday and pick up a free treat and gift bag, compliments of the MSA. See when and where you can grab your birthday freebies on our events calendar.
Activate Your MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher
Every full-time student receives an MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher to their emails once they register for classes. Learn how to activate your MSA voucher for your HSR Presto Bus Pass on the Presto page of our website and start exploring the city.
Get Free Breakfast on Campus
Fuel yourself for the day with FREE breakfast twice a week starting the week of January 20. View upcoming Breakfast Programs at IAHS, Stoney Creek and Fennell campuses all semester long.
Why You Should Join In
Winter MSA Month is more than just a series of events—it's a chance to create connections, have fun, and make this semester the best one yet. Whether you're breaking the ice with new friends at orientation, cuddling puppies, or challenging someone to a game of mini-putt, MSA Month promises unforgettable moments.
All events are free to drop in, so grab your friends, mark your calendars, and join the fun. This winter, let's make memories together with MSA!