If you are moving to (or within) the ݮƵ Region for your postdoctoral appointment, there are resources that can help make this transition as smooth as possible.
University of ݮƵ campuses
The University of ݮƵ operates four campuses, all of which host postdoctoral scholars.As you are exploring housing options, it's important to be aware of which campus(s) you will be expected to work from, in order to find a housing location that is convenient for you.
| Campus | Location | Departments/schools |
|---|---|---|
| Main campus | 200 University Ave. West, ݮƵ, Ontario | Home to most of our departments, schools and facilities |
| Health Sciences campus | 10 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario (approximately 6 km from main campus) | Home to the School of Pharmacy and the McMaster/ݮƵ DeGroote School of Medicine |
| School of Architecture | 7 Melville Street South, Cambridge, Ontario (approximately 30 km from main campus) | Home to the School of Architecture |
| Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business | 125 St. Patrick Street, Stratford, Ontario (approximately 45 km from main campus) | Home to the Stratford School of International Design and Business |
About ݮƵ Region
ݮƵ Region is a diverse and lively area located roughly one hour west of Toronto made up of three cities (, , and ) and rural townships. The University of ݮƵ is located within the City of ݮƵ. There are many opportunities and activities in ݮƵ Region from and to canoeing on the . Common local transit options include (local buses and the ION light rail) and (inter-city transit). Postdocs can apply to get a for Grand River Transit.
Housing in the ݮƵ Region
United College
The Graduate Building at United Collegeoffers a variety of accommodations for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting professors, and is located on main campus.
Off-campus housing
Off-campus housingprovides step-by-step guidelines and resources to help with your housing search, from starting to look for a place, to what you need to know before renting, to signing a lease.
Moving to Canada
If you are moving from another country, you may find it helpful to review the “” considerations from Immigration ݮƵ Region. There you will find valuable information on preparing for your arrival, life in Canada, immigration partnerships, settlement support, and more. You can also view valuable information and fun facts about Canada on our coming to Canada webpage.
Additional employee resources
If you are new to the University of ݮƵ, Human Resources also has many supports for new employees to help you settle in and get oriented on campus. Thecampus page for new employeesprovides basic information about parking, WatCards, internet access, and telephone services. There is also a page ofemployee resources, compiled by Human Resources, with information to support your successful transition and employment. For those relocating, theHuman Resources Relocation pageincludes information on real-estate listings, bringing pets into Canada, utilities, and banking, as well as relocation guides for the Kitchener-ݮƵ area.