Resources for Parents and Guardians of Students

Queen's Residences organizes Move-In Days. Learn more... (Photo by Suzy Lamont)
Celebrating academic achievement (Photo by Greg Black)
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources is a one-day program to help ease the transition of new students and their families.
Celebrating academic achievement (Photo by Greg Black)
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.

Important Dates

April

April 1: Last date to apply for a Dual Degree for admission in Summer Term
April 6: Winter Term classes end
April 7-11: Pre-exam study period
April 10: Deadline to apply to Arts and Science Online programs for Summer Term (May-June/May-July sessions)
April 12-26: Exam period. Please note: To maintain a quiet study environment, students are required to move out of residences within 24 hours of their last exam.
April 30: Deadline to apply to graduate for Spring 2018 and to reserve Convocation guest tickets

May

May 1: Summer Term tuition due
May 7: Summer Term classes begin
May 11: Last date to add classes (May-June/May-July sessions) or drop classes without financial penalty (May-June session)
May 12: Release date for Winter 2018 grades
May 18: Last date to drop classes (May-July session) without financial penalty
May 21: Victoria Day (university is closed)
May 24-June 6: Spring 2018 Convocation
May 31: Deadline to apply for the Summer General Bursary

For applicants and incoming first-year undergraduates:

April 30: Last date Queen's will accept all required documents from all applicants
May 1: Deadline for response to offers of admission for applicants not attending high school in Ontario. Check your offer correspondence carefully for your response deadline date.
May 18: Admission decisions complete and posted on SOLUS
July: Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) – Registration is now open!

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 2017-18 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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Academic support Counselling, learning strategies and skills workshops are available through Student Academic Success Services (SASS).
Academic accommodations Students with disabilities must register with Accessibility Services. Visit the Accessibility Hub for other helpful resources and information.
International students Visit Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) and meet staff and students who can help with adjusting to life at Queen's and in Canada.
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 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.
Student safety See all Student Safety resources and our Safety and Security page for Emergency Service Listings.
Your student travelling to and from Kingston Learn more about the Tricolour Express.
Residence living Sign up for Campus Connection, a monthly newsletter for parents on what's happening at Queen’s Residences.
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.
Student employment Search for Jobs in Residence and Career Services. More about employment and volunteer…

Parents of First-Year Students

Q Success: A transition program for students entering first year
First-Year Student Resources from Student Affairs
Next Steps: A website for incoming undergraduate students (updated from May - September)
Undergraduate Admission: Webinars for incoming students
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources: A program to help ease the transition of new students and their families
Residence Application
Meal Plans, support for food allergies, and nutritional guidance for students
Orientation Week (or "Frosh Week")
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 Orientation for incoming exchange, international, BISC and transfer students
Financial assistance for international and U.S. Students and other funding resources to study at Queen's or abroad
Student Academic Success Services (SASS): ESL Support

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
Privacy Policy – Student Information
Submit your Family Contact Form

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 (formerly "Town Gown"): 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
Accessibility Services: Academic accommodations for students with disabilities. See the Accessibility Hub and the Adaptive Technology Centre for other helpful resources and information.
Bounce Back for first-year undergraduate students in need of academic support
How Can I Help My Student? – Information on student development for parents and guardians from Student Wellness Services
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science: Information for parents
Academic Integrity: Policies and information related to Academic Integrity at Queen's

Resources and Services

Inclusive Community: Index of support services and resources
Office of the Interfaith Chaplain
Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre
Accessibility Hub
Campus Bookstore
ITServices: New Student IT Guide and Services for Students
Career Services
Listing of retails 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 Parents and Guardians of Students

Important Dates

April

May

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