Student Residence & Dining PortalThis residence application is for
- First-year, undergraduate, full-time entry students who have been approved for a deferred January 2026 start.
- Your space in residence is guaranteed.
- First-year, undergraduate, full-time entry students who have applied through the Winter Intake process administered by Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment.
- Your space in residence is guaranteed.
- Undergraduate exchange students
- Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified on or by December 5 if you have a space in residence.
Residence applications are now closed.
If you are interested in living in residence in Winter 2026, email reshouse@queensu.ca.
Your Room in Residence
We have a range of room types and washroom configurations across our residence buildings and during the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your preferred room type(s). Your preferences will be used as far as possible to facilitate your room allocation, which will be determined by the available room inventory. Residence is predominantly first-year.
Residence BuildingsImportant Dates & Deadlines
October 19, 2025 – Residence applications are now open.
November 27, 2025 – Residence applications close at 4:00 pm ET; deadline to pay $805 deposit. See the Office of the University Registrar website for information about how to pay the deposit.
By December 4, 2025 – Room allocations issued. You will be notified via your Queen's email.
Week of December 8, 2025 – Residence fees will be posted to SOLUS.
January 3, 2026 – First date to move into residence.
January 4, 2026 – Dining halls open for dinner.
January 10, 2026 – Winter term residence fees due by 4:00 pm ET.
Fees
| Fee | Single | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Loft/Bunk Double |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 805.00 | 805.00 | 805.00 | 805.00 | 805.00 | 805.00 |
| Room & Board Term 2 | 8,769.50 | 8,119.50 | 7,570.00 | 7,226.00 | 7,226.00 | 5,377.00 |
| Good-to-Go and Flex Dollars | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| ResSoc (Student Government) | 51.50 | 51.50 | 51.50 | 51.50 | 51.50 | 51.50 |
| Insurance | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Insurance PST | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 9,748.50 | 9,098.50 | 8,549.00 | 8,205.00 | 8,205.00 | 6,356.00 |
All fees are in Canadian dollars and include a mandatory meal plan.
The deposit is refundable for exchange students if we are not able to place them.
Fees cover the residence period from January 3, 2026, until no later than 3 pm the day after your last scheduled exam in April 2026.
See what else is included in your fees
Meal Plan
If you live in residence, the Weekly 19 Meal Plan is included in your residence fees. As part of the residence experience, the meal plan provides students with a ‘kitchen table’ where they can gather for fresh-made meals without worrying about meal balances or budgeting. Hospitality Services supports our community and environment by purchasing local, wherever possible, and using fresh whole foods in globally inspired recipes as part of a 5-week residence dining hall menu cycle.
Packing for Residence
As you get ready to move into residence, you are probably wondering what to bring. Keep reading for more details about what to bring (and what not to bring).
If you are not able to bring anything on the list, Kingston has multiple stores where you can pick up items, or get them delivered.
To be able to connect to Queen’s ResNet system, you must have:
- A Windows or Mac-based personal computer with a currently supported operating system.
- A 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet compatible network interface or one available USB port for an external network adapter.
- If your computer is wireless only, then you will need to install your own wireless router on your ResNet Ethernet connection.
- a personal computer
- bedding and a favourite pillow*
- ethernet cable
- wireless router (optional)* — More information on ResIT Services.
- a small fridge* (3.5 cubic feet or smaller)
- reusable water bottle – Queen’s is a water bottle-free campus
- reusable coffee thermos or mug
- cloth or another type of safe, reusable mask
- reusable shopping bags
- earplugs
- bathrobe and container for soap, shampoo, etc. shower flip flops
- laundry basket or bag
- desk lamp
- hangers
- memory foam
- alarm clock
- storage boxes for your room
- favourite books and decorations
- sticky-tack adhesive for decorations
- dishware and eating utensils
- a small first aid kit, thermometer, hand sanitizer, flashlight and batteries
- winter clothing (scarves, hats, coats, etc.)
- semi-formal wear
Some rooms may require different-sized bed sheets or may come with mini-fridges, or wireless internet. Visit our building pages to learn more.
- A bed (some buildings have singles, others have doubles)
- A dresser and a mirror
- A desk and chair
- A bookshelf and bulletin board
- A closet or wardrobe
- Internet access in each room — standard connection is through an ethernet port, however, some buildings have wireless internet. Check your building details. If you'd like to have wireless internet in your room, please bring a router (more information is available on IT services)
- Laundry facilities and a reloadable laundry card
- All floors have irons, an ironing board, and a vacuum.
- All buildings have a common room, microwave, kettle, and toaster.
- beer bottles and drinking games
- alcohol and illegal drugs
- hotplates, toaster ovens, microwaves, rice cookers, and small cooking appliances
- candles, fireworks, or firecrackers
- halogen lamps or sunlamps
- large stereos
- furniture – rooms come furnished, and you are not permitted to remove any furniture from your room
- weapons of any type or size (martial arts weapons must be stored outside of residence)
- pets – with the exception of approved service animals, or if you're living in a pet-friendly unique community
- single-use plastic water bottles
Please note that Queen’s is a smoke and vape-free campus.
Please note that Queen’s is a Bottled Water Free Campus
Move-In
The first date to move into residence is Saturday, January 3, 2026, beginning at 10am ET.
It is not possible to move into residence before this date. The first meal available will be dinner on Sunday, January 4, 2026, when Leonard Hall and Jean Royce Hall dining halls re-open.
The first date to move in is Saturday, January 3, 2026. You are welcome to move in any time after 10 am ET.
Front desk services at Victoria Hall (main campus) and Jean Royce Hall (west campus) will be available when you move in.
- The first meal available will be dinner on Sunday, January 4, 2026, when Leonard Hall and Jean Royce Hall dining halls re-open.
- Most retail outlets will re-open January 5 – check https://www.queensu.ca/food/hours-glance for information about what locations are open and when.
The 2025-2026 Residence Contract outlines expectations for all residence community members. You signed this important document when you applied to residence. We encourage you to review the contract to ensure you are aware of your responsibilities to help promote a safe, inclusive and positive living and learning environment for all residents.
- Complete the Residence Pre-Arrival module by January 4, 2026.
- Complete the "It Takes All of Us" online learning program by January 5, 2026.
- Have your government-issued photo ID handy when you arrive. We’ll need to see it in order to check you in and give you your keys.
All mail and parcels for main campus are received through the Watts Hall parcel depot. All mail and parcels for Jean Royce Hall are received through the Jean Royce Hall front desk. You will be notified via email when your package is ready to pick up.
For ALL students who live on MAIN campus
Name, Student Number
Watts Hall, Queen’s University
23 Lower Albert Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3V1
For ALL students who live on WEST campus
Name, Student Number
Jean Royce Hall, Queen’s University
535 Union Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7M 2B9
- Packages may not be immediately ready for pickup on January 3, depending on volume.
All residence rooms have an ethernet port for internet connectivity.
For all buildings, except Endaayaan – Tkanónsote, Brant House and Smith House, you will need to bring a router if you want Wi-Fi in your room, or if you will be connecting multiple devices.
You can complete the initial setup before arriving on campus. Queen’s IT Services has useful information about selecting a router and router setup.
Your family members and supporters can stay in the know with Residence Connection, our newsletter for parents and supporters of students living in residence. They can sign up via the Residence website.
Be sure to check out the Next Steps webpage for information on events and opportunities happening in Residence and on campus in January, and for international students, information on the International Student Welcome Days hosted by the Queen’s International Student Centre (QUIC) January 5-9, 2026.
You can pick up your keys any time after 10 am ET on Saturday January 3, 2026. Bring photo ID – you need it to pick up your keys.
- For main campus, key pick-up is at the Victoria Hall front desk
- 75 Bader Lane, Kingston, ON K7L 3N8
- For west campus, key pick-up is at the Jean Royce Hall front desk
- 535 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 2B9
If you are moving into a residence on main campus, we recommend you get dropped off at Victoria Hall to pick up your keys and then walk to meet the people helping you move at your building to unload, before going to park.
More information about the Residence front desks is available on our website.
Parking is available on both main and west campus.
- For main campus: Tindall Field (Enter from Union St, between Lower Albert and Frontenac Sts, Kingston, ON, K7L 2P1)
- For west campus: Jean Royce Hall (535 Union St., Kingston, ON K7M 2B9)
- On-street metered parking is also available near most main campus residences. Please check signage. Street parking is usually free on Saturdays and Sundays.
If you wish to bring a vehicle to campus and park on campus, check out Parking Permits and Rates.