Residences and Meal Plans
Residence Price(s)
$6,250.00 - $10,400.00 (meals not included)
Room Types
Most first-year students are housed in double, gender-specific rooms. Both co-ed and all-female buildings are available, although the majority of buildings are co-ed.
Amenities
Themed Community options include: Alcohol-Free, All Female, Quiet.
Living Learning Communities include:
- Creative Expressions
- eSports and Gaming
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation & Society
- Leaders & Influencers
- Women in Leadership
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Every residence has secured entrances (that require a key card for entry, specific to the given building) and every residence room has its own secure lock.
Every student in residence is provided with their own internet connection.
Our campus is smoke-free.
Residence Guarantee
The admission average required for guaranteed residence is reviewed annually and will be confirmed in February to March of 2025. Guaranteed residence status is determined by academic performance (provided the deposit and residence application are received by the June deadline).
A wait list is established for those below the cut-off mark.
Deposit Required
$600
Meal Plans
Declining balance system with 4 options, from option A to option D ($5,120-$5,720). Meal plans are required for all students in residence.
Students living in the Bates or Mary E. Keyes buildings have the option of selecting a reduced meal plan ($3,200-$3,800).
Note: Prices indicated are for the 2023-2024 academic year and may be subject to change.
Other Information
Room assignment is confirmed in July.
Contact
- Phone 905-525-9140, ext. 24342
- Email resadmissions@mcmaster.ca