Winter Intake

This 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.

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 Buildings

Important 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

FeeSingleSingleDoubleTripleQuadLoft/Bunk Double
Deposit805.00805.00805.00805.00805.00805.00
Room & Board Term 28,769.508,119.507,570.007,226.007,226.005,377.00
Good-to-Go and Flex Dollars80.0080.0080.0080.0080.0080.00
ResSoc (Student Government)51.5051.5051.5051.5051.5051.50
Insurance45.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.00
Insurance PST3.603.603.603.603.603.60
 9,748.509,098.508,549.008,205.008,205.006,356.00

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.

Find out more about the meal plan

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.

View our IT Services Page to Learn More

  • 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