Current Students

The staff and faculty at the School of Policy Studies are equally committed to delivering a top quality learning experience and supporting the success of our students. This page is designed to provide a convenient gateway to information about our MPA and PMPA programs, including important dates, timetables, career services, program-related news and events.

Our graduate assistant works directly with our students from their first day at Queen’s - facilitating their entry into the program and academic achievement throughout their time at the School of Policy Studies.

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September 2023
4 Monday Labour Day (University closed)
5 Tuesday MPA Fall Term classes begin
14, 15, & 16 Thursday-Saturday First-year PMPA ONLY - MPA 823 - Policy Leadership
TBD Wednesday Last date to apply to Graduate in SOLUS in Fall 2022
21, 22 & 23 Thursday-Saturday Second-year PMPA ONLY - MPA-824 Leadership in Practice
30 Wednesday Fall Term Tuition fees, or fee payment arrangements due (exception:  OSAP students)
30 Wednesday National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (afternoon classes canceled)
October 2023
3 Tuesday Last day to drop a Fall 2023 Term course for 50% refund
9 Monday Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
10 - 13 Tuesday - Friday Fall Mid-Term Break (no classes)
TBD Thursday Fall 2023 SPS Convocation
27 - 28 Friday - Saturday PMPA Classes (1st and 2nd year)
November 2023
13 Monday Remembrance Day (Classes cancelled 10:30 - 11:30 am)
17 - 18 Friday - Saturday PMPA classes (1st & 2nd year)
15 - 18 Friday - Saturday Third-year PMPA only - MPA 825 Team Leadership Project
December 2023
1 Thursday Applications for Spring 2023 Convocation open in SOLUS
5 Monday Fall Term classes end
6 Tuesday Commemoration Day (academic activities cancelled)
8 - 9 Friday - Saturday PMPA classes (1st & 2nd year)
8 - 22   Final assessments in Fall term classes
31 Friday Fall Term ends
January 2024 - TBD
1 Saturday New Year's Day (University closed) 
9 Monday MPA Winter Term classes begin
9 Monday Winter Term Tuition fees, or fee payment arrangements due (exception: PPL, APA, OSAP students)
20 Friday Last date to drop Fall-Winter (full year, PMPA) courses without SGSPA approval
12 - 13 Friday - Saturday PMPA classes (1st & 2nd year)
31 Tuesday Last day to pay winter term fees without penalty. PPL self-enrolment deadline for winter term
February 2024 - TBD
3 Friday Last date for Winter Term course changes without SGSPA approval
6 Monday OSAP Summer Extension forms available 
9 - 10 Friday - Saturday PMPA classes (1st & 2nd year)
20 Monday Family Day (University closed)
21 - 24 Tuesday - Friday Winter term Reading Week
March 2024 - TBD
22 - 23 Friday - Saturday PMPA classes (1st & 2nd year)
April 2024 - TBD
7 Friday Good Friday (University Closed)
10 Monday Winter Term classes end
11 - 13   Winter Term pre-examination study period
14 - 28   Winter Term exam period
30 Sunday Last date to apply for Spring 2024 graduation
May 2024 - MPA summer term dates to be confirmed
    Note: Spring 2024 Convocation Dates will be published by the Office of the University Registrar