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Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Social Sciences

Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement

Looking up at the rows of windows on the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning while the sun glints off a window.

Living Learning Experience

First-year Residence

As part of admission in Wilson College’s Leadership and Civic Studies I program, all students will receive guaranteed housing as part of the Wilson College Living Learning Community (LLC). Living in residence in your first year is not mandatory to enroll in the program.

Peter George Centre of Living and Learning

Wilson College students will have guaranteed residence in the Peter George Centre of Living and Learning (PGCLL) during their first year and will be housed together as part of a Living Learning Community. This new 340,000 square foot building of multi-functional space opened in fall 2019 and is the largest building on campus.

For further information on PGCLL, and to view room types, visit here.

For further information on residence fees and other costs, visit here.

Specific questions relating to residence admissions, can be directed to resadmissions@mcmaster.ca.

Living Learning Community

Living Learning Communities, also known as LLCs, are made up of a group of students who have a common interest, and who live together in campus housing.

LLCs aim to positively impact your first-year experience by fostering an immediate sense of community and belonging, supporting your academic engagement, and by encouraging personal growth and development. By participating in a Living Learning Community, you will have the opportunity to make friends who share a common interest, and be invited to events, workshops and networking opportunities related to your LLC.

Stay tuned for more details on the Wilson College Living Learning Community! To learn more about LLCs at McMaster, visit here.

Expandable List

  • Do I have to live in residence to accept my offer to Leadership and Civic Studies I?
    • No, living in residence on campus is not mandatory for the academic program.
  • If I receive an offer to Wilson College but do not want to live in Peter George, am I still guaranteed residence in another building?
    • No, the offer to Leadership and Civic Studies I guarantees residence within the Wilson College LLC, located in Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL). If you do not wish to live in PGCLL, we are unable to guarantee residence in another building.
  • Can I request a roommate who is not admitted to Wilson College to live with me in PGCLL?
    • Yes, you can make one roommate request with a student who is not admitted to Wilson College, and has a guaranteed housing offer with admission to their program. You will be placed in a double room if both students meet the eligibility criteria. However, it is encouraged that your roommate request has a desire to be part of the Wilson College LLC to maintain the community’s values and goals. For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit the Roommate Request webpage.
  • What are the residence fees?
    • Residence fees and other costs are set by Housing & Conferences at McMaster University and vary based on several factors. Visit here to see a comprehensive overview of fees & costs to help you budget for your first-year. Meal plan fees are separate. Hospitality Services requires all students living in residence to purchase a meal plan. For more information about on campus meal plans please visit the Residence Meal Plan webpage.