Campus parking

Retired McMaster University faculty and staff can apply for an on-campus retiree parking permit at no charge.

McMaster's automated parking system requires a transponder, which attaches to the car’s front window.

Conditions of parking

Free retiree parking is available in all gated lots except:

• Lot A (Divinity)
• Lot G (near Hedden Hall)
• L.R. Wilson Hall underground
• Lot M (west campus)
  
• David Braley Health Sciences Centre (DBHSC) surface and underground (downtown Hamilton)
• Ron Joyce Centre (RJC), DeGroote School of Business, Burlington

September 1 to April 30 each year:

• Access to Lots B, C, D and I after 12:30 pm on weekdays, and at all times on weekends and holidays
  
• Access to Lots H, K, N, P and Underground Stadium at all times on weekdays, weekends and holidays
  

• Access to lots B, C, D, H, I, K, N, P and Underground Stadium at all times.

Accessible Parking

A valid MTO permit is required to obtain a McMaster Accessible permit. McMaster Accessible parking permit holders are allowed to park in most gated lots on campus. To apply for an MTO permit, please contact the Parking office by email or by postal mail

Other Special Parking Programs

• Retirees participating in the MacSeniors Exercise and Wellness Program may be eligible to obtain a transponder through this program. This transponder would provide access to B, C, D and Underground Stadium. For additional information, please contact the PACE Office. 
• Retirees attending the David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre may be eligible for parking vouchers to cover their clinic visit. For additional information, please contact the clinic.

More information & contacts

For more information, to apply for retiree parking for the first time, to update your address or vehicle information or to renew your permit, contact Parking Services:

• email: parking@mcmaster.ca
  
• phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 24232
  
• by postal mail:
  

• • Parking Services
    McMaster University
    1280 Main Street West
    T32, Room 106
    Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
    Canada

Additional information:

• Parking Services Retiree page
  
• Campus parking map, McMaster Parking Services
  
• Parking in Lots B, C, D and I limited to post-12:30 pm...) MURAnews Winter 2019