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Security & Parking Services
OUR MISSION
Security & Parking Services strive to provide our University Community and visitors, with safe and well maintained parking and transiting infrastructure. We are dedicated to courteous and helpful customer service through information resources, polite and knowledgeable staff, and convenient parking facilities. We encourage voluntary compliance.
We also encourage alternative means of transportation to preserve the environment. We have collaborative initiatives with the office of sustainability, such as go transit, carpool parking, and secure storage and bike locker rentals to meet storage needs for green transit users.
2011/12 Rates
Lots M, N, O, and P:
Months |
Total cost * |
Sept - Dec |
$180.00 |
Jan - April |
$180.00 |
Sept - April |
$360.00 |
Monthly |
$45.00 |
*Levy is already included in the cost
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Stadium:
Months |
Total cost * |
Sept - Dec |
$396.00 |
Jan - April |
$396.00 |
Sept - April |
$792.00 |
Monthly |
$99.00 |
*Levy is already included in the cost
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Ron Joyce Centre:
Months |
Total cost * |
Sept - Dec |
$280.00 |
Jan - April |
$280.00 |
Sept - April |
$560.00 |
Monthly |
$70.00 |
* Transponder deposit: $20
Parking Rates will change effective September 1, 2011. New rates will apply to anyone purchasing permits in advance for the upcoming 2011/2012 School year. Current rates will apply to anyone purchasing permits for the months of July/August.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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Canadian Parking Association |
RELATED LINKS
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Directions to Mcmaster Campus |
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Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington |
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Sustainability |
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Hamilton Car Share |
Parking Office Closure
The Parking Office will be closed from 11:45am until 2:45pm on Friday, 15th December 2011.
RJC Winter Term 2012
Please be advised that Parking Passes for the Winter 2012 term will be available at the Concierge Desk on the first floor of the Ron Joyce Centre on the following dates:
January 3rd, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
January 4th, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Should you have any questions in regards to parking, please contact Melissa Alves, Transaction Clerk, Security and Parking Services, malves@mcmaster.ca,(905) 525-9140 ext. 27259.
Appealing Citations
From 1st December 2011 all citation appeals will need to be filled in and submitted online. Click here for online appeals
Handwritten appeals will no longer be accepted.
BICYCLE WARNING
Bicycles must be parked in bicycle racks
They are not to be locked to or leaned against handrails, trees, shrubs, bushes, or other features of University landscape in ways that will cause damage to University property, interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or work responsibilities of University employees. Bicycles found in violation are subject to ticketing and/or impoundment that can result in a fine of $25.00
Please click here with instructions for bicycles on campus.
Divinity College Parking
The Divinity College parking lot (Lot A) is now available for visitor daily, evening, and weekend parking. The parking lot is conveniently located beside Michael Degroote Centre for Learning, Mills Library and the McMaster Student Union Centre.
Central campus daily/visitor parking rates apply.
Please click here to view the location of the Lot.
Online Permit Sales
Our online permit sales system is now available for all new permit applications and renewals. Anyone with a MAC ID paying by credit card must apply using the Online Permit Sales system. If you do not have a MAC ID, please complete an application formand submit it to the Parking Services office with payment. You may mail your application to the parking services office with payment by cheque or money order. All other methods of payment (Debit, Credit, Cash, and Payroll Deduction) require submission of the application in person.
Note: We are no longer accepting faxes with Credit Card information.
Student Parking for Upcoming 2011/2012 School Year
Apply now! Student applications are available now and open all year! You can access the application form here Students have the option to apply for parking in three lots.
Our Underground Stadium parking is located centrally and provides easy access to David Braley Athletic Centre, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) and all centre campus buildings and parking anywhere (except Divinity College) on campus after 4:30pm!! Stadium parking is highly convenient for getting to class and weather proof! So no need to worry about clearing off your car on cold and snowy winter days! $99 per month and more than worth it on those stormy winter days!
ATTENTION: if you had stadium parking last year renewal is not guaranteed based on previous permits, you need to renew before the stadium fills up so renew fast!!! First Come, First Serve, It's filling up fast!
Students also have the option to park in our West Campus lot M. This lot offers shuttle bus service which will take you onto campus by the Mary Keyes Residence. Park anywhere (except Divinity College and Stadium) on campus after 7:30pm. Apply for Lot M only $45 per month!
We also have a lot now open to students located at Ward Ave. Just a short 5 minute walk to campus. Lots of space, and parking anywhere (except Divinity College and Stadium) on campus after 4:30pm!! At only $50 a month you get a bang for your buck at Ward Ave.
Don't wait until last minute to apply for parking! Apply online or visit us in person and apply today! The Parking Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located on the west side of campus in the E.T. Clarke Centre, Room 102. Behind the Go-Transit Bus Terminal.
Ron Joyce Centre Parking
It will be possible to renew or setup parking for the next term at the Welcome Centre in the foyer of the Ron Joyce Centre from 11am - 1pm, and 2pm - 3:30pm, on September the 1st, 2nd 6th and 7th. For returning MBA students to renew parking, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 3:30pm on September, 12th 2011.
Ward Avenue Parking Lot
The lot is available to McMaster University Employees and Students and the price is $50/month. The shuttle bus for Ward Avenue runs on weekdays from 5:30am until 9:30am and then from 2:45pm until 7:30pm. Ward Avenue permits have main campus interzone access, excluding the Stadium and Divinity lots, before 7:30am weekdays and after 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, from 3:30pm on Fridays and all weekend.
NEW - Online Citation Payment
Payment of parking citations can now be done online, please click here. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.