Are you an incoming first-year off-campus student? Mac/One is a year-long program to get you involved with the on-campus community, access to extra academic supports and way more.

House hunting for the first time can be scary. When should you start looking? What should be on a lease? Find out answers to these questions and many more.

Everyone has the right to equal treatment in a household. Landlords are responsible for making sure your housing is free from discrimination. Find out more about your human rights in rental housing.

Includes special note for international visitors.

If you’ve never signed a lease before, it can seem daunting. Here are some basics to get you started, and set your mind at ease. Includes information about subletting.

Living on your own is a large financial commitment and as university students, we all know that money matters. Read more about all things money related when it comes to your lease.

When renting and living in a house that isn’t yours, it is vital to know your rights to privacy, safety and maintenance. Explore this area to learn more about what your rights are as a tenant living in a rental property

Living off-campus can represent freedom for some – the freedom to negotiate your own house rules and standards. In reality, off-campus living brings with it a whole new set of responsibilities – to your housemates, to your landlord, to your neighbours, and to the Hamilton community. Find out what it takes to get an A+ in your community.

Parents will sometimes have trouble accepting that their “little kids” are growing up.

If you’re living with your family, a good relationship with your parents will make your time at McMaster a lot more enjoyable. Set up a meeting you’re your family to calmly discuss curfews, privacy and other house rules.

Not everyone in your family may understand the pressures and demands of a university education, so adjusting to your life at university will take some time, effort and patience on everyone’s part.