First-Generation Student Admission Pathway

What does First-Generation Mean?

A first-generation student is a student who is within the first-generation of their family to pursue post-secondary education.

A student could be eligible for this pathway if:

• Their parents did not pursue a post-secondary education

• They have a sibling that has attended a post-secondary institution but neither of their parents have pursued a post-secondary education.

For more information, please contact 1gen@queensu.ca to get in touch with the Access and Inclusion team.

Who Qualifies for this Pathway?

Any first-generation student who is also affiliated with any of our partnerships.

Our partnerships include:

• Pathways to Education 

• Boys and Girls Club – Raise the Grade 

• Extended Society Care Students (Formerly Crown Wards)

• Empowerment Squared

• Black Youth Mentorship Program

• Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment

• YMCA Newcomer and Youth Leadership Development Programs

• Leadership by Design

• For Youth Initiative

• Delta Family Resource Centre

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Focus of the First-Generation Admission Pathway:

General Application Support: The first-generation Recruitment Representative is available to support you from the moment you consider applying to the summer before you start your first year.

Introductions to the

• Student Experience Office:  Make the most of your university experience through Q Success which includes events throughout the year and 1-on-1 mentoring.
• Student Academic Success Services: Develop skills to succeed academically, including time management, note-taking, and study skills.
• Student Awards Office: Learn about information regarding government student assistance to Queen's scholarships, bursaries, work programs and more!

Education & Career Planning: When is the right time to start planning for post-secondary? You can start to plan your pathway as early as grade 7! Make sure you are choosing the courses that will help you to achieve your goal!

Financial Assistance: OSAP, bursaries and more!

Parental Assurance: Pursuing post-secondary education is a big decision! We can help your trusted adults and parents to understand the opportunity and investment you are making in your future!

Campus Visits: This is going to be your home for the next few years. Check out the beautiful city and our inviting campus to make sure your decision is the right one for you. Alternatives to in-person campus tours will be available soon. Click here to learn more.