Off-Campus Living Advisor
Adam King, the Off-Campus Living Advisor, is available to provide confidential guidance and resources for where to find Off-Campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and tips for moving in/out. Navigate the Kingston rental market like a pro by connecting with the OCLA.
Schedule an appointment with the OCLA
Appointment hours are from 11:00AM - 3:00PM EDT daily. If you require to connect outside of these hours, please email ocla@queensu.ca
Be sure to check out the Off-Campus Newsletter for all things Off-Campus living. Would you like to sign up to have the latest edition of the Off-Campus Newsletter emailed to you? If so, register here. Please note that your email will only be used to receive this newsletter. If you wish to be removed from the list, simply let us know at ocla@queensu.ca
As of December 1st, 2022, the Queen’s Landlord Contract Program will be winding down. New properties will not be enrolled, and existing properties will be naturally expiring from the program without renewal. If you are a student living in or considering living in an LCP property, please feel free to contact the Off-Campus Living Advisor for more information: ocla@queensu.ca
Date Published: Dec 13, 2022
Prepare your home for the Holiday Shutdown
Are you an incoming or outgoing exchange student for this upcoming winter term? Maybe you are already a student living in Kingston planning to go home for the holidays, this information is for you.
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Date Published: Oct 20, 2023
Starting Your Housing Search
"When do I start my housing search for next year?" A common question being asked by many students across Queen's University right now. Let's talk about some of the common misconceptions and better understand the Kingston rental market.
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Date Published: Aug 23, 2023
Canada Homestay Network
Exchange students looking for short-term accommodation in Canada need to consider all possible options to secure a furnished rental for four months.
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Date Published: Oct 31, 2023
Decisions, Decisions: Picking A University
Queen’s University wasn’t always my top university of choice, nor was the program that I’m currently in.
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Date Published: Oct 11, 2023
What are some life hacks you've discovered while living off-campus?
One tip that is extremely useful when living off-campus is to plan your meals for the week at the beginning of the week.
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Date Published: Oct 03, 2023
4 Tips About Living Off-Campus
Off-campus living can be extremely hard to find in Kingston, especially when you’re considering multiple factors such as location i.e. (proximity to campus, entertainment, and grocery stores), pricing, number of housemates required, number of bathrooms, additional amenities, sec
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