Can people apply for residence for just one term? Like go to residence second term if commuting is too difficult?

If you go on the waiting list or if a spot empties up (like if someone drops out) you would likely be able to. I am not aware of the likelihood of getting it since it all depends on demand for the spot

There isn't a specific application for that - you would have to go the residence office and talk to them about it. And the only way you would get a room is if someone got kicked out / withdrew from res, and a spot suddenly cleared up. It's possible though, I know a few people who have left res halfway through the year because they didn't like it.

If you do decide to go into residence you could apply as a January applicant, but the process would be a little different I believe

http://housing.mcmaster.ca/Residence...uary_apps.html

details should be up in October

I lived in residence for one semester during my final year as I only had a few courses left. In my two years of being a community adviser, I have seen a handful of students leave after one semester. Not too common but can happen.

Common for coop. Just talk to res office