Move-In information and links
With move-in day fast approaching, there’s a few things you can do to be ahead of the game.
Are your boxes labelled?
Make sure all of your belongings are clearly labelled; this will help move-in volunteers deliver your packages to their proper location. Label your belongings with your name, residence and room number.
Do you have your Car Tag ready?
Have your barcode ready! One week prior to Move-In, you will receive an email from Residence Admissions with your unique check-in barcode on your Car Tag. Residence staff will scan this code and digitally check you into residence during move-in; please make sure to have government-issued ID on hand to confirm your identity.
Your official Welcome Week schedule!
Check out MacWelcomeWeek.ca for your Welcome Week schedule, or speak to your Residence Orientation Representative! They will have more information and details for the week’s events.
Guest Policy
A friendly reminder that there are no guests allowed in residence during Welcome Week (August 26, 2024 to August 30, 2024).
Laundry Information
You can add a balance to your laundry card by using an available Coinamatic Kiosk or by registering them on SmartLaundry.ca.
Know where to park?
Parking for each building during Move-In is as follows:
- Lot I (may also use Lots B and C if available): McKay, Whidden, Brandon, Edwards, Mary Keyes, Matthews, Wallingford, Moulton
- Lot M: Bates
- Stadium Underground: Hedden, Woodstock, PGCLL, Les Prince
- If parking lots are at capacity, additional parking is available in Lot M with shuttle bus access to central campus
- We encourage those who have already moved in or left campus and are returning to campus to park in Lot M
- The Shuttle Bus runs 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. providing transportation between Lot M and central campus
- To view all parking options, please see the full McMaster parking map
Where do I shop?
Forgot a few things at home? No worries! There are lots of places nearby where you can go to find everything you need for residence!
Pharmasave
Located in the Student Centre (MUSC)
Shoppers Drug Mart
1341 Main St W, Hamilton
Home Hardware
101 Osler Drive unit #96A, Dundas
Canadian Tire
119 Osler Dr, Dundas, ON L9H 6X4
Walmart
675 Upper James Street, Hamilton
Costco Wholesale
100 Legend Ct, Hamilton, ON
What’s in the envelope?
| Upon arrival, you will receive a yellow residence pouch which contains a laundry card, your room key and your residence building fob! |  |
| Your move-in package also comes with sticky tabs! These are the only tabs that should be used to hang up any decorations in your room, to prevent any damage to your walls. |  |
| Your kit will include important emergency contact information. Keep this card handy at all times! |  |