Resources for Families and Supports

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Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources is a one-day program to help ease the transition of new students and their families.
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources is a one-day program to help ease the transition of new students and their families.
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources is a one-day program to help ease the transition of new students and their families.

At Queen's, our welcoming living and learning environments offer students the programs and services needed to be successful. Of course, students still look to their parents or guardians for guidance.

This page is designed to provide you, Queen's parents and guardians, with information and resources to empower your student to succeed, both academically and personally, at Queen's.

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Important Dates

Academic Support: Student Academic Success Services offers online resources, one-on-one appointments and workshops designed to help students develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. If your student struggled in first semester, they may be eligible for Bounce Back, a program for first-year students. Students are matched with an upper-year student mentor who works with them to help identify issues and develop learning strategies. Eligible students are contacted in the fall and winter term via email.

January

January 7: Winter term classes begin
January 7-13: Try out some new classes at the Athletics & Recreation "Fitness Free For All" at the ARC
January 10: Winter term tuition fees due
January 11: Last date to apply for international exchange for 2019-2020
January 18: Last date to add winter term classes
January 18-19: BEWIC Sports Days tournament
January 18: Last date to drop winter term classes without financial penalty
January 22: Summer Opportunities Job Fair at the ARC 10:30am-3:30pm
January 26: Bell Let’s Talk Super Saturday with 5 varsity games aiming to help reduce mental health stigma.
January 27: Student Affairs' peer programs application deadline
January 30: Bell Let’s Talk Day
January 31: Last day to pay Winter term fees without penalty.

February

February 1: Winter term Residence fees due.
February 1 : Last date to drop undergraduate courses and receive 50% tuition refund.
February 4: Last day to nominate an outstanding student leader for the 2018 Brian Yealland Community Leadership Award or the 2018 Peer Leadership Award
February 5 : Registration for summer term classes begins.

February 16 : April exam schedule posted to SOLUS.
February 18: Family Day (university observed holiday)
February 19-22: Mid-term Reading Week
February 28 : T2202A tax forms available in SOLUS.

March

March 7 : Deadline to register for accommodations for centrally scheduled April exams.

Sessional dates:

When making travel plans, be sure to check the sessional dates specific to your student's faculty/school.
Academic calendars provide additional information on regulations, policies, programs, courses and degree requirements; or visit your student's faculty site for more details.

Fees and deadlines:

Detailed information can be found in the 2018-19 Guide to Registration and Fees.
Other important and timely updates are available in the monthly newsletters sent to students by the Registrar's Office. (See also: Information for Parents and Guardians.)
Parents of undergraduate applicants can visit the Undergraduate Admission website for a list of important dates.

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Residence living Sign up for Campus Connection, a monthly newsletter for parents on what's happening at Queen’s Residences.
International students should apply for a study permit as soon as possible. More pre-arrival information…
Academic support Counselling, learning strategies and skills workshops are available through Student Academic Success Services (SASS).
Academic accommodations Students with disabilities should register with Accessibility Services this summer. Visit the Accessibility Hub to find resources and information for future and new students.
Health insurance Students who do not have valid Canadian provincial/territorial insurance must enrol in UHIP. Supplemental coverage is also provided through the AMS Health and Dental Plan.
Student health Learn about the Athletics and Recreation Centre. Visit the Student Health Services website and subscribe to a monthly health-related web magazine for parents of university students.
Food options on campus Learn all about our meal plans and nutrition resources available while dining on campus.
Supports for students with severe allergies What you need to know about food allergies and how to identify special considerations when applying to residence.
Student safety See all Student Safety resources and our Safety and Security page for Emergency Service Listings.
Off-campus housing Learn how the Student Community Relations Office can support students. Queen's Community Housing manages university-owned rental properties and operates a service where landlords can list available student accommodations. See the City of Kingston website for information on garbage, recycling, parking and property-related services and rules.
Your student travelling to and from Kingston Learn more about the Tricolour Express.
Student employment Career Services is open during the summer! See our drop-in hours or arrange a telephone appointment. More about employment and volunteering…

Parents of First-Year Students

Residence Applications
Next Steps for incoming undergraduate students (updated from May – September)
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources: A program to help ease the transition of new students and their families
Undergraduate Admission: Webinars for incoming students
Orientation Week
First-Year Student Resources from Student Affairs
Q Success: A transition program for students entering first year
Meal Plans, support for food allergies, and nutritional guidance for students
Getting around Kingston
Traveling to and from Queen's on the Tricolour Express

Parents of International Students

Ways to Study at Queen's, including Exchange Opportunities and Queen's School of English
Bader International Study Centre (BISC) at Herstmonceux Castle, U.K.
Queen's University International Centre (QUIC): Information on arriving in Canada, living in Kingston, Canadian taxes, health insurance, English language support and more. Learn more about international orientation…
NEWTS (New, Exchange, Worldly, Transfer Students) Orientation for incoming exchange, international, BISC, and transfer students
Financial assistance for international and US students and other funding resources to study at Queen's or abroad
Student Academic Success Services (SASS): Support for English as an Additional Language Students

The Paperwork

Undergraduate Admission: Information on applying and transferring to Queen's
Office of the Registrar: Information for Parents and Guardians, including fees, schedules, sessional dates and Parent FAQs
Academic Calendars: Course descriptions, regulations and key dates
Financial assistance and student awards
Income tax forms
Health and dental insurance through the Alma Mater Society (AMS)
Privacy Policy – Student Information

Housing and Residence

Subscribe to Campus Connection – a newsletter for parents by Queen's Residences, and visit the Parents section of their website
About meal plans: For students living both on and off campus
Queen's Community Housing manages university-owned off-campus student rental properties and operates a service where local landlords list available student rental units.
Student-Community Relations: Bringing students and community together, providing guidance and fostering a spirit of community
City of Kingston: Information for residents including garbage, recycling, parking and property-related services and rules

Health, Wellness and Safety

Students in Crisis Service Listing
Queen's Emergency Service Listing
The Student Affairs website has information on Student Safety and Sexual Assault Resources
Health Services: A division of Student Wellness Services
Counselling Services provides Information for Parents and Transition Support
Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) offers a number of supports for students with disabilities
Student Health 101: The "Parent Perspective" – a monthly publication from Student Wellness Services

Learning Support

Student Academic Success Services: Academic support, writing support, and skills development. Information for Parents…
Queen's Learning Commons: Support services and meeting place located within Stauffer Library
How Can I Help My Student? – Information on student development for parents and guardians from Student Wellness Services
Accessibility Services: Academic accommodations for students with disabilities. See also:
- The Accessibility Hub – Information and resources for students with disabilities
- The Adaptive Technology Centre offers a offers a number of services to assist individuals with disabilities
Bounce Back for first-year undergraduate students in need of academic support
Academic Integrity: Policies and information related to Academic Integrity at Queen's

Program-specific Information:

Resources and Services

Inclusive Queen’s: Resources, programs, and initiatives for the Queen’s community
Faith and Spiritual Life
Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre
Accessibility Hub
Campus Bookstore
Career Services

Information Technology Services

Listing of retail stores and services on campus…

Queen's News and Events

Queen's Gazette: News on the initiatives of Queen’s administration, faculty and student research, international programs, and the achievements of students, staff, and faculty
Queen's Alumni Review magazine
Queen's Events Calendar

Visiting Queen's

Graduation/Convocation

Convocation/Graduation Information: Applying to graduate, ceremony details and schedules, guest tickets, webcasts and video archives
Diploma Frame Sales
Travelling to Kingston

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Resources for Families and Supports

Important Dates

January

February

March

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