Welcome to the McMaster University Housing Portal
Before starting the housing application, please read about our housing opportunities below.
Main Campus Residence - 1280 Main Street West
First Year Undergraduate Student
Apply for September 2026 to April 2027 Residence: Please review the residence application process, eligibility, and other important information on How To Apply to Residence.
Exchange Student
Apply for Exchange Residence Wait-list: Please review the residence application process, eligibility, and other important information on How To Apply - Exchange Students.
Once you are ready to start your application, or to re-enter an application you have started, select "Undergradaute Rsidence" from the menu above.
Please note: The guaranteed residence average for the 2026-2027 academic years is currently 88%. The average will be reviewed and may change.
10 Bay Residence - 10 Bay Street South, Downtown Hamilton
Graduate, Post-Graduate, Upper-Year/Transfer/Returning Undergraduate Students:
McMaster University’s 10 Bay Residence offers a year-round housing option in downtown Hamilton. This modern 30-story building features 644 fully furnished suites, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.
Apply at 10 Bay Residence: To submit an application for 10 Bay Residence, please select “10 Bay Residence” from the menu above and follow the instructions to complete your application.
Don't have a MacID?: Please complete the following form, and a staff member will follow up with you shortly: 10 Bay Request Form.
Off-Campus Housing - Local Hamilton Community
Off-Campus Housing Student
Log-in to use the "McMatch" tool to connect and search for off-campus housemate(s).
To access the residence application, please log-in using your MacID and password.
