Congratulations! You've made the decision to spend the next few years studying at Queen's University. We think that’s the right decision and we're excited you are joining our community! This website will be your resource to ensure you are prepared for your first year at Queen’s, make sure to check back often as we will be posting updates throughout the summer.
For up-to-date COVID-19 related information, please visit the Coronavirus COVID-19 Information website. Central to the quality of the Queen’s experience is the connection to community, and we have a summer of opportunities to connect you with peers and prepare you for fall studies!
All incoming undergraduate students can follow the following Next Steps check list, however, BISC students can visit the BISC Next Steps website and International students can visit the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) website for more specific information.
Next Steps
1. Set up your NetID starting June 2021
Your NetID and password give you access to online services and resources offered by Queen’s. Your NetID will never change, but you should change your NetID password often. A strong NetID password ensures that both your personal information and university resources are protected.
>> Learn more about managing your NetID
Make your transition an easy one, and view the New Student IT Guide to help get you started. View information about technology, resources, and services available to students.
2. Set up your Queen's Email - mid-June 2021
3. Apply to Residence and Pay $525 Deposit. Deadline: June 8, 2021, 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Visit the Residence website for up-to-date information as decisions are made about 2021-22.
If you're living in residence, we expect move-in to take place over several days during the week of August 30. Specific dates for each student will be communicated in August.
4. Summer Transition Programs
We are planning several transition programs this summer to get you ready for your first year at Queen's, including SOAR and QSuccess. More info to come!
Are you an International Student? Visit QUIC for more information and resources!
Are you an Indigenous Student? Visit Four Directions for more information and resources!
Are you a QTBIPOC student? Visit Yellow House for more information and resources!
5. Admission Information
Review your final grades on your transcript, or on the OUAC website. Contact your guidance counsellor and Queen’s Undergraduate Admission if your academic data is inaccurate. We will use the information we have to determine if you meet the conditions on your offer.
If you will not meet the conditions on your offer of admission, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing admresp@queensu.ca.
6. Financial Assistance
To find out how to setup your Queen's email, see step 2 above.
You will automatically be re-assessed for scholarship consideration once your final grades have been received. If your grades have increased since your offer of admission, we will review your final grades and notify you via email and SOLUS should you be eligible for a grades-based admission scholarship.
7. Managing Finances in SOLUS
Please check your SOLUS Student Center (under View Financial Aid link) to find out when your awards will be applied to your Queen’s SOLUS Student Account. Your award will be applied to your SOLUS student account in two equal payments. The first half of the award value will be applied to your SOLUS student account mid-August prior to the Fall term tuition payment deadline. The second half of the award value will be applied to your SOLUS student account early December prior to the Winter term tuition payment deadline.
For all awards administered by the Student Awards Office (e.g. Queen's bursaries, awards, and scholarships granted on admission) – payments will be held in your SOLUS student account to be applied to all current and future university charges (e.g. Fall term tuition and student activity fees, Fall term Residence, Winter Term Tuition, and Winter term residence).
The Queen’s Verification of Enrolment form allows you to withdraw money from your RESP. This form is available for the 2021-2022 academic year in your student’s SOLUS account. All you have to do is download it and send it to your RESP provider. Learn more.
The Alternative Payment Arrangement Program (APA) assists students who cannot meet their tuition and student assistance levy (SAL) fee payment deadlines but have a proven source of funding. The APA allows students, upon approval, to defer payment of their tuition and SAL without penalty until the end of January for winter term fees. APA will not be used for fall term as tuition and SAL are due on September 30th. The APA submission deadline for winter term is December 15, 2021.
8. Fall 2021 Student Contact Information
Please update your Fall 2021 address, phone number and emergency contact information in SOLUS. Watch for a link in your “To Do” list (on the top right of your SOLUS screen) for next steps.
9. Academic Accommodations
If you have a disability that affects your ability to participate equitably in academic activities, we encourage you to register with QSAS, by mid-August, for support in your studies at Queen’s. QSAS begins meeting with incoming students in June and we encourage you to contact our office in summer about registering. This will help us arrange your support plan in time for the start of classes in September.
>> Learn how to register with QSAS
>> Learn about our disability documentation requirements
>> Contact our Intake Coordinator for more information
10. Student Wellness
Student Wellness Services is here for many of your physical, mental, and sexual health needs
Please visit the Ontario Covid-19 website for information on getting your vaccine in Ontario or contact your local Public Health Unit for details.
Are all your immunizations up to date? This is a good time to visit your health care professional and review your immunizations. You may need it if you visit Student Wellness Services.
If you have a health condition that necessitates ongoing specialized health care in Kingston, you should have your health care professional send referrals to community specialists in the Kingston area. If assistance is needed with this process, Student Wellness Services can help.
11. Food Allergies and Dietary Needs
Hospitality Services take allergies and dietary needs very seriously. Students are encouraged to take the following steps prior to arriving on campus:
- Book an appointment with Hospitality Services’ Registered Dietitian to discuss how your dietary needs can be accommodated on the meal plan. All students are encouraged to “Ask Before You Eat."
- Complete Hospitality Services’ Allergy/Dietary Needs Intake Form
- Learn more about Hospitality Services and Dietary Accommodations
12. Enrolment & Course Selection
If you are in one of the following programs, you will have some, or all, of your courses automatically added to your schedule by your Faculty or School in late July.
- Commerce
- Concurrent Education
- Music
- Nursing
- Kinesiology
- Engineering and Applied Science
- Health Sciences
Log in to SOLUS beginning August 3, 2021 to take a look at your class schedule for September!
Students who choose some or all of their courses will be able to see their Enrolment Appointment time in SOLUS by August 3.
Beginning August 3rd, 2021 access your SOLUS Student Centre to view your enrolment appointment. Your enrolment appointment time will be your first opportunity to enrol in your courses. Beginning August 3rd, you may also start adding courses to your shopping cart in advance of your appointment time.
NOTE: you won't be able to actually enrol in the courses until your Enrolment Appointment begins.
There are three Enrolment Periods:
- Class Selection I -- Restricted Enrolment - start of your appointment time to August 16: Your enrolment appointment time will be your first opportunity to enrol in your courses. We suggest that you enrol as soon as your appointment time begins. Some courses may have enrolment restrictions on them. These restrictions are there to ensure that students who require certain courses receive priority. This enrolment period will end at 11:30 p.m. EDT on August 16.
- Class Selection II -- Open Enrolment - August 18 to 22: Enrolment restrictions will be removed so you will now have access to all available courses provided you have the correct prerequisite.
- Open Enrolment – begins August 30: This is an opportunity for you to make changes to your schedule. If you need help, please contact your Faculty/School.
Read the Guide to Registration and Fees for a step-by-step guide on how to enrol in courses. If you need help selecting courses, please contact your Faculty/School.
13. Connect with Us!
If you haven't done so already, make sure you connect with Queen's on social media. You will find new students, current students, faculty, staff and alumni all ready to help you find your way at Queen's!
>> Connect with the Student Experience Office on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.