Future Residents - Living At McMaster

The University has carefully considered the needs of our international and out-of-province students. To support students’ needs to secure accommodation, the University and Housing will be providing advanced access to guarantee residence space to these students. Please visit our Eligibility Criteria for Residence page for more information.

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McMaster is looking forward to September with tremendous optimism that much of our vibrant on-campus experience will be able to safely resume.

Read the letter from the Provost

Find the most recent updates here, as well as FAQs for students, faculty and staff.

find out everything you need to know about living in residence

Planning to come to McMaster this fall? Check out these links to some of our most popular sections below.

Got a question but can’t find the answer? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or email us at resadmissions@mcmaster.ca.

Residence FAQs

2021 - 2022 Residence Information

Eligibility Criteria

Learn more about eligibility criteria for residence, including guaranteed residence admission, advanced application status and more.

Eligibility Criteria for Residence

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Residence Fees & Other Costs

Coming to university is a big financial investment in your future and there are some costs that you may not have yet planned for. During first-year, you’ll have to budget for everything from textbooks to transportation.

Residence Fees

Residence Buildings

Which residence building you end up living in is only a small part of the residence life experience. It’s the community inside that will make you proud to call McMaster home.

Residence Buildings

Room Types

Traditional room, suite-style or apartment? Find out what room styles are available in residence.

Room Types