10 Bay Residence

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Ash Mukherjee

mukhea12@mcmaster.ca

McMaster University’s 10 Bay Residence offers a new year-round housing option in downtown Hamilton. This modern 30-story building features 644 fully furnished suites, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.

Rent includes all utilities, high-speed internet, 24/7 security, and on-site McMaster staff for support. Enjoy premium amenities like a fitness centre, rooftop running track, movie theatre, study spaces, music and games rooms, and a BBQ terrace.

Steps from local dining, shops, and the David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 10 Bay is designed to LEED® Gold standards, combining sustainability with convenience. Plus, a dedicated shuttle service provides easy access to McMaster’s main campus.

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Bates Residence

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Kamélia Lechani

lechanik@mcmaster.ca

Bates Residence is a co-ed furnished apartment style building that houses over 500 students in a given year. Across six floors, the different room styles are two students in a one bedroom apartment, four students in a four bedroom apartment, and six students in a six bedroom apartment. Each apartment includes a kitchen, bathroom, and living area and is equipped with a stove, fridge (2 for 6 bedroom apartments), dining table with chairs, a couch/loveseat, chairs, shower, toilet, and sink.

Bates has a games room, study space,  and laundry facilities, all located in the basement. This is building is serviced by two elevators and is located in the West Quad.

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Brandon Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Prabhjot Vij

vigps@mcmaster.ca

Brandon Hall is the tallest building on campus and houses 557 co-ed students in traditional style rooms. Each floor has single gendered washrooms, and shared common rooms. Study rooms, party rooms, laundry facilities, and tunnel access to Centro, the North Quad’s main dining hall, can be found in the basement of Brandon Hall. This building is serviced by 3 elevators.

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Edwards Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Malik Yagubi

yagubim@mcmaster.ca

Edwards Hall is a co-ed residence that houses up to 98 people across four floors in the Residence North Quad. Single gendered washrooms are on each floor. There are two common rooms with kitchenettes available in Edwards, as well as laundry facilities and study rooms in the basement.

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Hedden Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Malik Yagubi

yagubim@mcmaster.ca

Hedden Hall is a co-ed residence located in the North Quad that houses up to 389 students over five floors. There are single use washrooms spaced throughout the floors. There are common rooms on each floor and laundry facilities, study rooms, and multi-purpose rooms are available in the basement. This building is serviced by 2 elevators.

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Les Prince Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Tyron Thomas

Les Prince Hall is a co-ed residence that houses up to 389 students in the Residence North Quad. Single and double rooms are both available and all include an ensuite bathroom with a mirror, toilet, sink, and shower stall. There are common rooms and study rooms on each floor as well as laundry facilities located on the first floor. This building is serviced by two elevators.

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Lincoln Alexander Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Live-In Support Staff

Lincoln Alexander Hall is McMaster’s newest and largest on-campus residence, designed to support students as they begin their university experience. With 1,365 beds, it brings together a dynamic student community in a modern, purpose-built environment focused on connection, support and a strong start to university life.

Thoughtfully designed spaces, from study areas to shared lounges and amenities, support both academic and social experiences while helping students build their place within the McMaster community.

Learn More About Lincoln Alexander Hall here

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Mary E. Keyes Residence

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Victoria Parkins

medleypv@mcmaster.ca

Mary E. Keyes Residence is a co-ed residence that houses up to 280 students across seven floors. Rooms are suite-style, with four people living in each suite. Suites include Kitchenettes with a fridge, cooktop and microwave, and built-in island with stools, living rooms with a love seat, and a coffee table.

There are lounges and study rooms on each floor as well as a large study area and laundry facilities both located on the second floor. Second Cup, Bistro@MKR, and Bistro-2-Go are all located on the main floor, along with the West Quad Service Centre. This building is served by two elevators and is located in the Residence West Quad.

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Matthews Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Victoria Parkins

medleypv@mcmaster.ca

Matthews Hall is a co-ed residence located in the West Quad and houses 258 students across four floors. Single gendered washrooms are available throughout the floors. Communal spaces include common and study rooms, as well as in-building laundry.

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McKay Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Raz Hosseini

hosses56@mcmaster.ca

McKay Hall is a co-ed residence that houses 272 students across six floors. Single gendered washrooms are available throughout the floors as well as common rooms. Laundry and study rooms are located in the basement in addition to tunnel access to Centro, the North Quad’s main dining hall. This building is serviced by one elevator.

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Moulton Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Kamélia Lechani

lechanik@mcmaster.ca

Moulton Hall is a co-ed residence on the West Quad, that houses 234 students, and based on demand, can include designated all-female floors. Single gendered washrooms are available throughout the floors. There are common rooms on each floor and laundry facilities, study rooms, and a large party room in the basement.

Female floors (3rd and 4th floors): As outlined by the Housing and Conference Services policies, these floors are reserved for female residents. Male individuals are only permitted on these floors as guests of female residents, and the host resident must accompany their guest at all times, including in hallways, study spaces, and common areas on those floors. This guideline is in place to maintain the comfort, privacy, and safety of all residents. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in respecting this policy, which supports a welcoming and secure living environment for everyone. If you have any questions or need clarification about this or any other housing policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your designated CA.

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Peter George Centre for Living and Learning

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Amatullah Kaunain

kaunaina@mcmaster.ca

This new 340,000 square foot building of multi-functional space opened in fall 2019 and is the largest building on campus. It features a 500-bed residence and conference facility on floors 4 through 10. It also features two new 600 seat student lecture halls, underground parking, a new daycare and a state of the art active learning classroom.

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Wallingford Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Victoria Parkins

medleypv@mcmaster.ca

Wallingford Hall is a female-only residence that houses 75 students across four floors. Washrooms are shared and spread out along the floors. There is one common room on the main floor and additional kitchenettes on the main and second floors. Laundry facilities are located in the basement and a “tea room” is located on the main floor. Wallingford is the only all-female residence on campus and is located in the Residence West Quad.

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Whidden Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Raz Hosseini

hosses56@mcmaster.ca

Whidden Hall is a co-ed residence that houses 333 students across 5 floors. Common rooms and single gendered washrooms are located on each floor. Laundry facilities, study rooms, and a multi-purpose room are located in the basement. This building is serviced by one elevator and is located in the Residence North Quad.

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Woodstock Hall

Residence Life Area Coordinator: Tyron Thomas

Woodstock Hall is a co-ed residence that houses 295 students across 7 floors. Single gendered washrooms are located on each floor, as well as shared common rooms. Laundry facilities, study rooms, and a multipurpose room are located on the lower level in addition to tunnel access to Centro, the North Quad’s main dining hall.

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