Criteria

Only first-year, full-time undergraduate students* with exceptional circumstances will be considered for a space in residence. Exceptional circumstances include:

• students in the first-year Nursing program with in-person class requirements as verified by the University record and Faculty of Nursing
• students living in areas with a time zone difference greater than one hour as verified by the University record.
• students living in areas with limited or no internet coverage as verified by University record of address and CRTC Broadband Coverage Map.
• students in challenging living situations that do not support an effective learning environment, where student explanation is supported by attesting professional documentation (where appropriate).

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and priority will be given to students with the greatest need to be on-campus.

*Note: Students must be registered in at least 9 units per term to be considered full-time. Only students who are entering directly from high school into their first-year of undergraduate studies are eligible for residence. Transfer students, mature students, and graduate students are encouraged to look for alternative housing options in the McMaster community. Please visit offcampus.mcmaster.ca/available-properties/ for available listings. 

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The application closes on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Late applications will not be considered.