Move-in 2011

As you read this, countless first-year university students are packing their bags,
anxiously wondering what their new digs are going to look like this year.

They'll find out Labour Day weekend when they move into residence at McMaster. As
that time nears, Housing and Conference Services is busy preparing for move-in Sept. 3
to Sept. 5.

“We are gearing up to welcome the 'Class of 2015' as well as returning students who will
be moving into University residences over the Labour Day weekend,” said Cathie Miller,
director of Housing and Conference Services. “Extensive planning has been dedicated to
co-ordinate the student move-in and make it as efficient as possible for the students
and their families.”

On Saturday, more than 1,740 first-year students will move into north quad residences
Brandon, Edwards, Les Prince and McKay and west quad residences Bates and Matthews.
On Sunday, another 1,300 first-year students will move into north quad residences
Hedden, Woodstock and Whidden, and west quad residences Mary E. Keyes, Moulton
and Wallingford. All upper-year students will move into residence on Monday.

Parking and Security Services have assisted in the preparation of the plans to move
traffic from neighbourhood streets onto and through campus as quickly and efficiently
as possible.

All residents moving into the north quad will be directed north on Forsyth Avenue and
will enter campus at Stearn Dr. south of the Ivor Wynne Centre or the entrance off
Mayfair north of the Ivor Wynne Centre. Vehicles will then be directed to the marshalling
and unloading areas for their residence. After unloading, all cars will be directed to
“longer term” parking opposite the Michael G. DeGroote building and Lot I. All routes
will be signed and staff will be assigned to key locations to facilitate efficient traffic
flow.

Move-in cars will not be directed on campus through the Sterling Street entrance. Only
employees, emergency vehicles, delivery trucks and HSR buses should use the Sterling
Street gate. Employees will be directed to Lot B closest to Wentworth House.

On the west side of campus, all cars will enter off Cootes Drive and be directed to
holding areas for their specific residence and then proceed to unload in front of Bates
and Matthews on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Mary E. Keyes, Moulton and Matthews on
Sunday, Sept. 4. All cars will then be directed to “longer term” parking in Lots M, N and
I.

University employees who must attend campus using the Sterling Street entrance should
try to avoid the large volume of traffic moving north to south through campus and
move-in parking in Lots C, D, E, F, G and H. These employees are encouraged to park in
Lot B opposite Wentworth House, Lots I and K.
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Employees are asked not to park in the following areas:

o Lot H. All areas and along the roadway between Alumni Field and the 10-acre field. All
parking spaces plus the roadways will be used for move-in traffic.

o Lots F, G and along Stearn Drive opposite the main entrance to the Commons
Building/McKay Hall, Lot E south of TB28 & 29 as well as Lots C and D opposite the
David Braley Athletic Centre/Ivor Wynne Centre, MUSC and the Michael G. DeGroote
Building.

Parking places along Stearn Drive opposite the main entrance to the Commons
Building/McKay Hall must be vacated by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 so the area may be
roped off for the weekend.

“Residence move-in is always a big operation. We are committed to minimizing the
impact of this operation on the University's neighbours and to making the experience a
positive one for our students and their families,” said Miller. “Everyone's patience and
co-operation is greatly appreciated.”