Events Calendar

• "Woop" and "Pretend Not to See Me" | Wed, February 8, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Please see event…
• School of Computing Distinguished Seminar Series | Thu, February 9, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dupuis 215.
• QUIC English Conversation Group | Thu, February 9, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM JDUC, QUIC.
• Something Good - Faculty of Education Winter Musical | Thu, February 9, 2012 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duncan McArthur…
• CFRC Funding Drive | Fri, February 10, 2012 8:00 AM - Sun, February 19, 2012,11:55…
• Turkey: Is it the Model for the "New" Middle East? | Fri, February 10, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mackintosh-Corry…
• Which Preferences Can Democracy Serve - Alon Harel | Fri, February 10, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Macdonald Hall, Room 515.
• Lecture by David H. Richter, The Enigma of Identity:… | Fri, February 10, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Watson Hall, Room 517.
• Something Good - Faculty of Education Winter Musical | Fri, February 10, 2012 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duncan McArthur…
• A Night In Vienna - Tickets Still Available | Fri, February 10, 2012 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM Grant Hall.
• CFRC Funding Drive | Fri, February 10, 2012 8:00 AM - Sun, February 19, 2012,11:55…
• Winterlude Bus Trip to Ottawa | Sat, February 11, 2012 8:45 AM - 8:30 PM *Please see event…

For Parents and Guardians of Queen's Students

An Academic and Social Journey

As your student begins studying at Queen’s, he/she will engage in a journey marked by intellectual and personal growth that will shape the rest of his/her life - a truly exciting, lonely, fun, challenging, sometimes frightening, exhilarating, self-defining adventure! No doubt your family will have new experiences also.

As an adult, your student has primary responsibility for interacting with the university and he/she is directly responsible for managing his/her education (including knowing and following university policies and procedures, seeking academic support, paying fees, etc.).

Queen's offers many resources that support students through this university experience, but students do, of course, still look to their parents/guardians for much valued support. On these pages, you will find links to Queen’s information and resources, as well as information on transition issues and parent sessions, that will help you understand the academic and social journey of today's student.

Residence Move-In and Alcohol-Free Orientation

Queen's University is dedicated to supporting student health, safety and success.

To foster an inclusive and positive environment where students may feel most welcome and capable of developing meaningful connections with each other, Queen's Residences is alcohol-free during Orientation week, from Move-In Day to the first day of classes.

For more information on Move-In Day and Alcohol-Free Orientation, see:

• Residences Home Page
• Student Guide to Residences (PDF)

The Paperwork

About the SOLUS Student Centre

Students access SOLUS by logging into My.QueensU (or the "portal") with their net id and password. SOLUS provides students with the tools to manage all academic, financial, contact and admission details during their academic career at Queen's.

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Office of the University Registrar: fees, schedules, sessional dates
• Office of the University Registrar: Parent FAQs
• Incoming Students - Next Steps>
• Academic Calendars: course descriptions, regulations, key dates
• Financial Assistance / Student Awards
• Income Tax Forms
• Health and Dental Insurance

Housing

• Residences: tips, summer checklist, and link to recent newsletter
• Sign up for the Residence Parent Newsletter
• Meal Plans: for students living both on and off campus
• Community Housing Office
• Queen's and Kingston "Town-Gown" Relations: bringing students and community together, providing guidance and fostering a spirit of community

Learning Support

• The Parent's Guide to Queen's Engineering (PDF 3.2 MB)
  available from the Faculty of Applied Science an Engineering Prospective Student Site
• Queen's Learning Commons
• Learning Strategies Development: learning and study skills support
• Student Development
• Adaptive Technology Centre
• Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)
• Academic Integrity

Resources and Services

• Student Safety
• Dean of Student Affairs Office
• Aboriginal Student Center (Four Directions)
• Campus Bookstore
• Campus Computer Sales and Service 
• Career Services 
• Chaplain
• Counselling services
• Disability Services
• Health Services
• Human Rights, Equity, Accessibility

International Support

• Incoming International and Outgoing Exchange information
• International Centre
• Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux)

Graduation/Convocation

• Convocation Information
• Diploma Frame Sales

Queen's News

• Queen's News Centre
• Office of the Principal
• Queen's Alumni Review magazine

Visiting

• Campus Map
• Visit Queen's
• City of Kingston: accommodation, attractions, etc.