Fall Orientation for undergraduate students is made up of two parts – University Orientation programming and Faculty Orientation programming. Both aspects of Fall Orientation are designed to support your transition to University and get you prepared for the school year ahead!
Fall Orientation 2023 planning is underway! This website will be updated with information as details are confirmed.
Below is an example of what you can expect, but not the confirmed activities for 2023.
| Sept 2 | Sept 3 | Sept 4 | Sept 5 | Spet 6 | Sept 7 | Sept 8 | Sept 9 | Sept 10 |
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Residence Move in First-Year OCC Welcome University Orientation |
University Orientation Faculty Orientation Starts! |
Faculty Orientation Day! |
First Day of Classes! |
Classes Community Meetings (Evening) |
Classes Tricolour Open House |
Classes ORT Mystery Concert |
Faculty Orientation Day! |
Faculty Orientation Day! Building Meetings (Evening)
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For a more detailed look at the schedules, visit SCHEDULE HUB!
Not sure which Orientation activities are free and what you need to register for? Not to worry, take our simple Orientation Program quiz!
What to Expect:
We can't wait to welcome you to Queen's University during Fall Orientation 2023!
University Orientation is a free program run by the Student Experience Office. It is part of First Year Foundations and, in collaboration with Faculty Orientation, makes up Queen's Fall Orientation! It is open to all incoming students and is free!
This will build on the information provided to you during the Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR). Virtual content will be added to your FYF 100 course, and in-person activities will occur early in September. Check your schedule on Raftr, with your Residence Don, or Off-Campus Leader!
You Will:
- Learn about the resources and clubs available at Queen's and how to access them;
- Engage with interactive content that will help you feel a sense of belonging and school spirit;
- Participate in class-wide events, such as a special Welcome Address from our Principal;
- And so much more!
Events
September 2:
- Welcome Home Night - 7:30 - 10:30 PM at Kingston Hall, AB Field, and Nixon Field
There is a little something for everyone at Welcome Home Night like tricolour crafts, a movie night, snacks and sports! Come out and meet upper-year leaders and an evening campus tour. We will have food trucks, free snacks, and many campus partners hosting craft and activity stations - all while CFRC plays music for the sports on Nixon Field and in tennis courts. - Campus Highlight Tours - departing from Welcome Home Night
Join a campus tour to hear from upper-year guides about the "need to know" locations for your first month on campus. These short evening tours will introduce you to the essential locations for snacks, studying and staying fit. Reserve your spot here: Campus Highlights tours at Welcome Home Night
September 3:
- Tricolour Parade and Welcome, and picnic lunch! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Tindall Parking Lot
(Living in Jean Royce Hall? We will pick you up on the way! Meet out front)
The incoming class will parade to the official welcome and kick-off of Fall Orientation in Richardson Stadium. The entire incoming class assembles at Tindall Field and will walk along Union St. together toward West Campus. Learn the Oil Thigh, hear from student leaders, and enjoy a picnic lunch! This is the only orientation event that includes the entire open class (all faculties)!
September 5:
- Meet & Mingles 5:00 - 7:00 PM at locations listed below
Drop-in activities for equity-deserving students to meet students and staff in various campus offices and find community on campus. Students can build friendships with peers and connections with upper years while receiving short versions of campus tours! - Campus Highlight Tours 5:00 - 7:00 PM departing from La Salle Building at 146 Stuart St.
Join a campus tour to hear from upper-year guides about the "need to know" locations for your first month on campus. These short evening tours will introduce you to the essential locations for snacks, studying and staying fit. Reserve your spot here: Campus Highlights tours at La Salle
September 7:
- Tricolour Open House (open to all students) 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Atheltics & Recreation Centre (ARC) Main Gym
In partnership with the AMS Clubs Office and Athletics & Recreation, the Tricolour Open House is an opportunity for new and returning students to learn about the diverse selection of clubs and campus resources at Queen’s.
Have questions? Reach out to our Orientation Team at fall.orientation@queensu.ca
Living Off-Campus?
The First-Year Off-Campus Community (First-Year OCC) is a group of first-year students living off-campus, upper-year student leaders known as "Off-Campus Leaders" (OCLs), and an executive team of upper-year students. Working together, the First-Year OCC aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for first-year students that live in Kingston and the surrounding areas, but do not live in residence.
First-Year OCC Orientation
How do I attend Orientation?
You will be automatically enrolled in University Orientation for all incoming students. There is no cost and no need to register for this program. The schedule for University Orientation events will be shared in late August.
For faculty-specific events, students will be required to register should they choose to participate in the activities planned by upper-year students. To find out more information about registering for your respective Faculty Orientation, you can visit the faculty pages and use the Program Quiz to find out which faculty is for you!
Is Orientation mandatory?
Participation in Orientation is optional. However, we do strongly recommend that you attend live events and work through the asynchronous content at your own pace. The goal of Orientation programming is to ease both your academic and social transitions to Queen’s and set you up for success!
Will I be able to meet people in my program?
Yes! Before Orientation, the Student Experience Office will offer a ton of programming for you to attend and meet your peers. During Orientation, your respective Faculty Orientation executives will be hard at work leading activities and events to give you the opportunity to meet other incoming students in your program, as well as upper-year students that can serve as your mentors throughout your time at Queen’s.