Queen's UniversityAt Queen's, you are never alone. Our welcoming living and learning environment offers the programs and services you need to be successful, both academically and personally. We provide support to make sure you can be as successful as possible! Need support, but not sure who to contact? Email studentaffairs@queensu.ca to get started.
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Orientation & Transitions
- Here are some things you need to do and information to know as you prepare for your graduate studies
- Start your graduate journey with our grad orientation program for a smooth transition into the new academic year
Food Access Resources
Housing & Food
Residence:
Learn more about Queen's residence.
Off-Campus Housing:
- Queen’s Community Housing - University-owned off-campus student rental property management
- Local landlord listing service for available student rental units
- Off-Campus Living Advisor: guidance and advice about finding housing, leases, insurance, moving in, moving out and neighbour issues
- Map of Queen's Campus and Map of Kingston
- Enjoy a nature trail: Cataraqui Trail, Lemoine Point Conservation Area, and K&P Trail
- Downtown Kingston
- City of Kingston: information for residents including garbage, recycling, parking and property-related services and rules
- City's Event Calendar
- City of Kingston Newsletter
- Dining halls and retail food outlet hours
- Meal Plans for students in residence and students living off-campus
- Supports and services for students with severe allergies
- Special diet information and support
- Follow @queensfood on to keep up with what’s cooking on campus!
Financial Aid and Finances
Office of the University Registrar (OUR)
The OUR provides all information on fees, awards, registration, exams, student awards (scholarships, bursaries, government financial aid programs), records, tuition and fees, exams, timetabling, student cards, convocation, transcripts, and academic calendars.
Queen’s offers a range of financial aid, including scholarships, bursaries, loans, and emergency assistance. Visit Financial Aid and Awards to learn what’s available and how to apply.
Academics & Careers
The Guide to Registration and Fees is a comprehensive resource about course selection and registration, enrolment, and tuition/fee payments.
Need course selection advice? Consult with an academic advisor in your Faculty/School.
Faculties offer academic advising to support you in progressing through your degree or program. Learn more about academic advising options through your faculty website.
Academic advising for Arts and Science students
Academic advising for Smith Engineering students
Academic advising for Health Sciences students
Academic advising for Nursing students
Academic advising for Smith Commerce students
Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) for students with disabilities
Mitchell Hall; main floor.
Academic accommodation planning, documentation criteria, adaptive technology, disability, exam support, peer note taking.
If extenuating circumstances like a health condition, family member death, or traumatic event are impacting your academics, you can apply for academic consideration through your faculty/school.
Student Academic Success Services (SASS)
Professional writing and learning support, general and discipline-specific academic skills workshops and English as a Second Language (ESL) support.
Career Services
Career Services is the central provider of career education and employment services at Queen’s. Career Services supports and empowers informed decision-making about employment, career direction, further education, and co-curricular goals. Learn more about remote job searching, career guidance, professional development opportunities, and more.
Skills Cards
Skills cards are a physical and digital set of 44 cards. They describe a comprehensive list of skills that Queen’s students can develop during their studies here (both in and outside of classes), and that correlate with skills employers seek.
- Book appointments
- Sign-up for events and workshops
- Browse job postings and apply online
Career Prep Modules
The Career Prep Modules are a series of self-directed resources designed to support your career development on your schedule.
Major Maps
Need help finding your way through Queen’s and beyond? Get major-specific advice on academics, extracurriculars, networking, international opportunities and career development all in one place. Queen's Major Maps provide suggestions - you don’t have to follow all the recommendations. Use them to plan ahead, and find your own way at Queen’s!
Grad Maps
Get program-specific advice on academics, research, networking, building experience, and launching your career all in one place.
Exam Supports
Work one-on-one with staff from Student Academic Success Services (SASS) to get help preparing for exams or to produce engaging papers and reports.
- Appointments are free
- You can choose to attend online or in person
- For undergraduate and graduate students
- Visit Instagram for additional ways to connect like workshops and events
Staying Healthy for Exams
- Learn how to manage test and exam anxiety. Get tips from SASS and Student Wellness Services (SWS)
- Find on-campus spaces for prayer, meditation, and reflection
Where to Study on Campus
In addition to the Queen's Library, individual study seats can be found in several student services spaces.
- Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), Mitchell Hall 208
- Four Directions (4D) Indigenous Student Centre, 144 and 146 Barrie St.
- Bookable study spaces for Indigenous students
- The Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane, for mature, women-identifying students
- Call 613-533-2976 or stop by
- Yellow House, Rideau Building, 207 Stuart St. 3rd floor, for QTBIPoC students
- Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC), Stauffer Library
- ATC offers bookable study spaces, services, computers, assistive devices, specialized software, and workshops for students registered with Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS)
- The Student Experience Office (SEO) Lounge, JDUC 216, April 7–23, 9 am–3 pm weekdays
Exam Schedules
- Your exam schedule is posted in SOLUS (only in-person locations are listed)
- Students writing with exam accommodations are emailed details the month before exams start. Check your queensu.ca email, including junk folders
- Questions? Contact the Exams Office
Exam Protocols
- Find everything you need to know about exams and familiarize yourself with exam procedures
- Your student card is required at all exams. Request a new one from the Registrar's Office if you don't have yours
- If you need to miss an exam or academic requirement due to illness, or extenuating circumstances, submit a request for academic consideration through your faculty/school
Academic & Tech Resources
Campus Bookstore
A not-for-profit corporation for course materials, textbooks, clothing, frames, grad rings, Queen’s and general merchandise and more!
Libraries
Queen's libraries provides access to hundreds of research databases, journals, magazines and newspapers, articles, books, video, music, images, and other content, along with bookable study spaces.
Student IT Services
The IT Support Centre provides technical support for widely used systems and software such as email, web browsers, antivirus software, etc.
Wellness
Student Wellness Services (SWS) offers confidential, integrated health and wellness services to all students. Services include publicly funded physical, sexual, and mental health care, accommodation planning and advocacy for students with disabilities, and peer-led health promotion activities.
- Counselling Services
- Therapy Groups
- Health Services - Physician and nurse booked appointments and same-day clinics
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources
- Health Promotion - Peer health education, Mental Health Training
- After-hours and 24/7 supports
Get your minimum weekly recommended 150 minutes of physical activity! The state-of-the-art Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), rated A+ in The Globe and Mail’s student satisfaction survey, offers programs for all fitness levels. Intramurals, workouts, pickup sports, or swimming promote healthy living and help manage stress. Full-time students are ARC members and can attend all Gaels regular home season games for free!
- AMS Health and Dental Plan for undergraduate students
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SGPS Health and Dental Plan for graduate students
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Students who do not have valid Canadian provincial/territorial insurance must enrol in UHIP. Learn more about Health Insurance Coverage
Equity, Safety, & Security
Accessibility Services
Academic accommodations due to a disability, and academic accommodation planning for students with disabilities
Human Rights & Equity
Queen’s Human Rights & Equity Office offers Human Rights Advisory Services, Equity Services, the Accessibility Hub, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response, as well as training and educational modules
Safety & Security
- Queen's safety support services, resources, and the SeQure app
- 24-hour Emergency Report Centre: Call 613-533-6111 24/7 or use a Blue Light Emergency Phone
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Harassment and discrimination procedures
- Inclement weather procedure
Connections & Community
Faith and Spiritual Life offers multi-faith, non-judgmental support for religious, spiritual, personal, and financial problems, concerns or crises. Faith and Spiritual Life strives to facilitate a welcoming, peaceful, and safe space. Chaplains also provide support, ceremonial services, interfaith community development and spiritual support to students, faculty, and staff.
The Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (4D) is a home away from home for Queen’s Indigenous community. The centre’s programs include: cultural and wellness programs, events and workshops, 1:1 advising, tutoring, personal support and cultural counselling, elder services, traditional teachings and ceremonies, a kitchen, laundry, and study spaces.
The Allyship & Belonging Student Calendar is a central hub for finding and promoting events and initiatives across campus specifically for equity-deserving students and students wanting to become better allies.
The Queen's Shift Project has created many student opportunities and initiatives which centre equity-deserving student experiences, provide opportunities for dialogue, and improve campus culture at Queen’s.
The Inclusive Queen's website
Learn about the resources, programs, and new initiatives that are helping us to build a campus that embraces diversity and empowers all members of our community to thrive at Queen’s.
Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)
The centre provides an informal gathering place for the international members of the Queen’s community to network and receive non-academic advice. Supports and programs are offered to students interested in internationalizing their education on campus or through study, work, or travel abroad.
Find information on study/work permits, visas, health insurance, entry to Canada, and more.
The Ban Righ Centre welcomes women of diverse backgrounds and all ages, especially those returning to university after a time away, and offers community, personal, practical, and financial support.
Student Conduct and Care is comprised of the Student Conduct Office, Non-Academic Misconduct Intake Office, and Care Support Services. The team works with campus partners and students to support a thriving and safe Queen's community by responding to and resolving non-academic misconduct, and by providing services to support holistic student success and well-being.
Yellow House Student Centre for Equity & Inclusion is a safe, comfortable, and accountable space for queer, racialized, and marginalized students to create community, to feel empowered, to empower others, to celebrate, and to honour their histories. Yellow House seeks to engage students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist, and colonial ideologies and practices.
Visit the Yellow House's website for resources that empower, build, and support students in the Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities on campus by centralizing and highlighting information and spaces pertinent to QTBIPoC students' lives.
Student Government & Extracurriculars
Alma Mater Society (AMS)
Your undergraduate student government. Learn about clubs, the Student Life Centre, the Queen's Journal, Walkhome, job and volunteer opportunities, and more!
Society of Graduate & Professional Students (SGPS)
Graduate and professional student government, health and dental plan, grants, job and volunteer opportunities, committees, orientation, events, workshops, advisors and more!
Extracurricular Opportunities
Information on how to get involved, become a student leader, clubs, events, opportunities for volunteer and paid positions, and more!
Allyship & Belonging Student Calendar
The Queen's Allyship & Belonging Student Calendar is a hub for events and initiatives across campus for equity-deserving students and students wanting to become better allies. (Note that some events are open to specific demographics of students only. Use the filter tool to find the right events for you.)
Apr
03
Friday
Working in Canada as an International Student
Apr
03
Friday
Black Farewell
Apr
06
Monday