Residence
Housing & Conference Services strives to assist you to meet your academic and personal goals in an environment that encourages and supports excellence. As a department of Student Affairs, we try to meet the varied needs of the student by providing an intellectual and social community conducive to the pursuit of academic study.
Off Campus Living
Off-Campus Resource Centre
Proud partner with the Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS)
Welcome
New to McMaster? Moving out of residence? Not sure how to find suitable housing?
Look no further. The friendly staff in OCRC (Off-Campus Resource Centre) are here to help!
Search for available student housing in the McMaster Area (click here).
With our new listing service we have tons of great new features to help you find that perfect house. Click here to checkout our Zone Map!
The OCRC serves primarily as a rental listing service for landlords. However, we also have a variety of housing-related resources for students and others visiting McMaster on a temporary basis. Come in to the office to pick up a copy of the Hamilton Bus Route Map, inquire about referrals to local legal clinics, and of course to view the full listings in-person. We’re always glad to answer your questions and assist in your quest for temporary housing!
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Committed to student services and success, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships helps in providing students access to a post-secondary education. We deliver financial aid and scholarship programs with a professional and empathic approach thus developing our students, our university and our community.
Getting Around
Bicycle
Biking is an excellent choice of transportation. If you do not have your own, you can rent a bike throughout Hamilton using the Hamilton Bike Share system, https://hamilton.socialbicycles.com/
Bus
Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), https://www.hamilton.ca/hsr-bus-schedules-fares
Go Transit, http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/default.aspx
Greyhound Canada, https://www.greyhound.ca/
Via Rail, http://www.viarail.ca/en
Taxi
Hamilton Cab, 905-777-7777
Ancaster Taxi, 905-648-8294
Blue Line Taxi, 905-525-2583
Hamilton Yellow Cab, 905-522-3535
Parking on campus
Visitors can park
- On side streets, paying close attention to date and time restrictions
- Underground at the McMaster Unversity Medical Centre and Children’s Hospital – http://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/Workfiles/VOL_ASSOC/Parking%20Info%20Visitor_MUMC2_Web.pdf
- On campus for a fee ranging from $5.00/hour to $20.00 for the day
- You can review parking options via the Parking Services website, http://parking.mcmaster.ca/Map.html
Walking
Don’t be afraid to explore the Westdale and Main Street West areas. You will find many great eateries, shops, grocery stores and financial institutions
SWHAT
What is SWHAT?
The Student Walk Home Attendant Team (SWHAT) is a volunteer service within the McMaster Students Union that will walk or bus with students during the evening hours 7 days a week. No matter the weather, our walkers can walk with you to your destination while providing safety and company (we also have umbrellas to help keep you dry!).
You can read more about SWHAT by going to their website!
Campus Map
