Queen’s students have returned to campus, with the university hosting the first day of classes for the 2022-23 academic year of Tuesday, Sept. 6.

The welcome back started on Saturday, Sept. 3 with 4,600 students moving into the university’s 17 residence buildings. Each residence is operating at full occupancy, following two years of reduced capacities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The welcome continued as newly-arrived students took part in orientation with special events designed to welcome them into the Queen’s and Kingston communities being hosted on Saturday evening, as well as Sunday and Monday. Events continue throughout the week and will conclude on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The orientation schedule is available online.