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We're excited to meet you! Below, you can find information about McMaster University's Undergraduate Move-In.Relevant updates will also be shared to students' McMaster email inbox.

MacMoveIn.com also serves as a mobile-friendly way to reference information about Move-In during Move-In weekend.

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McMaster Move-In Information

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Preparing for Move-In

With Move-In fast-approaching, there’s a few things you can do to be ahead of the game.

Packing and Labelling Boxes

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.

We’ve also assembled a packing list to help you think of things that you might need for your first year.

View our Packing List

Car Tags

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.

Local Shopping

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!

Mailing Parcels to Campus

All envelope mail and parcels will be delivered an appropriate parcel locker on campus. You will be contacted via email by the Service Centre staff when your deliveries are ready to be picked up. Please wait until you receive an email before going to the Service Centre to collect your deliveries.

More details about getting parcels or mail delivered to campus can be found on our Service Centres page, including how to format your address based on which residence you live in.

Move-In Weekend 2026

Move-In for on-campus residences are grouped into three days: Friday, August 28, Saturday, August 29 or Sunday, August 30. See below for which applies to you!

Day Building(s)
Friday Aug 28 Lincoln Alexander Hall – PM Only
Saturday
Aug 29		 Edwards Hall – AM Only
Lincoln Alexander Hall, McKay Hall, Woodstock Hall, Hedden Hall, Whidden Hall, Brandon Hall
Sunday
Aug 30		 Wallingford Hall – AM Only
Bates Residence, Les Prince Hall, Peter George Centre for Living & Learning (PGCLL), Mary E. Keyes Residence, Moulton Hall, Matthews Hall

Parking

Day Building(s) Parking Lot
Friday Aug 28 Lincoln Alexander Hall Lot I
Saturday
Aug 29		 Lincoln Alexander Hall Lot I
Edwards Hall Lot I, Lot K
McKay Hall, Woodstock Hall, Hedden Hall Stadium Underground, Lot C
Whidden Hall, Brandon Hall Stadium Underground, Lot C, Lot I, Lot K
Sunday
Aug 30		 Peter George Centre for Living & Learning (PGCLL) Stadium Underground, Lot C, Lot I, Lot K
Les Prince Hall Stadium Underground, Lot C, Lot I
Mary E. Keyes Residence, Moulton Hall, Wallingford Hall Lot I, Lot K, Lot M
Bates Residence Lot K, Lot M

A full parking map is below. To find a specific lot, expand the left-hand sidebar (icon at top-left) and choose a lot from the “Parking Lots” list.

Taxi/Uber Drop-Off Points

Day Building(s) Dropoff Point
Friday Aug 28 Lincoln Alexander Hall Lot I
Saturday
Aug 29		 Lincoln Alexander Hall Lot I
Edwards Hall Lot D
McKay Hall, Woodstock Hall, Hedden Hall, Whidden Hall, Brandon Hall Lot D
Sunday
Aug 30		 Peter George Centre for Living & Learning (PGCLL) and Les Prince Hall Lot D
Mary E. Keyes Residence, Matthews Hall, Wallingford Hall Lot I
Bates Residence, Moulton Hall Lot Q

After Moving In

Dining on Campus

For dining options during Move-In, visit McMaster Hospitality’s website for up-to-date information and scheduling.

McMaster Hospitality

Getting Your MacCard

Getting your MacCard is one of the most important parts of your first week at McMaster. Information on the 2026/27 process can be found on the MacCard website.

Get Your MacCard

No Guest Policy

McMaster University residences will have a No Guest policy in effect during Move-In Weekend (dates mentioned above) and Welcome Week (August 31 to September 4).

Welcome Week 2026 Schedule

Welcome Week at McMaster is August 31 to September 4!

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.

Welcome Week at McMaster