Student AffairsAs part of First-Year Foundations, the Student Experience Office offers webinars covering important information incoming first-year students need to know, including:
- How and when to register for courses
- How to select your residence room or how to find off-campus housing
- What it is really like being a university student
- And more!
*All Student Experience webinar recordings will be posted on this page within 2-3 business days, unless otherwise noted.
See below for the schedule of our Summer Socials! Join us to meet your peers and connect before your arrival on campus.
If you are an international student, find out everything you need to know before the start of the year through the online Transition to Success: Online Orientation for International Students that’s now underway!
Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) June 18, 6–7 pm ET
| Are you interested in learning about accessibility resources and disability supports available at Queen’s University? Join our informative webinar with Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS). QSAS is committed to supporting students who experience disability-related barriers to their academics. This session will provide valuable information about QSAS services and explain how the accommodation process works. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
First-Year Foundations: Your Queen’s Experience Begins Here June 23, 7:30–8:30 pm ET
| Wondering what your next steps are now that you are officially a Queen's student? Join our team of upper-year student leaders to learn about the First-Year Foundations program at the Student Experience Office - here to support your transition, help you build your community, and find your path to success. You'll learn about all the opportunities available for you starting this summer, including summer socials, fall orientation, mentorship programs, online resources, and more! ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
Supporting Your First-Generation Student July 6, 6–7 pm ET
| Parents - if you did not attend college or university in Canada, you may have additional questions and concerns about your students' upcoming start at Queen's. Join Cathy Keates, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, who has worked with university students for over 25 years and was also a first-generation university student herself, for a discussion about some common experiences of being the first in a family to attend university and what can be helpful for you to know as parents and supporters. Leave with the confidence that you can be a great support to your student, whether you've had a university experience yourself or not. ✅ Open to all parents, families, and supporters of first-generation students |
Residence Self-Selection July 8, 6–7 pm ET
| Are you living in Queen’s residence this fall? Join us to learn more about the self-selection process, key deadlines, and next steps. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the Residence Admissions team about self-selection. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall |
Living Off-Campus July 9, 6–7 pm ET
| Do you have questions or concerns about living off-campus this year? If you feel uncertain about where to start, be sure to attend this webinar. You will be introduced to the Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA), who will explain how to navigate rentals, choose your housemates, handle applications and lease agreements, and understand the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. You will also meet Nada, the Student Lead of the First-Year Off-Campus Community, who will share what we have planned this summer to connect with other off-campus students and ways to assist with your social transition to Kingston. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who are planning on living off-campus in their first year |
In-Depth with Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre July 21, 12–1:00 pm ET
| Join Kim, Indigenous Community Outreach Coordinator, for a lunchtime information session for Indigenous students coming to Queens this Fall. Incoming Indigenous students are welcome to listen and ask questions about all the programs and services that Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre has to offer, and learn more about our orientation Welcome Day! ✅Open to all incoming students who identify as Indigenous |
Academic Success and Well-Being at Queen’s July 23, 1:30–2:30 pm ET | Your first year at Queen’s is more than just lectures and late-night studying — it’s a journey of balance, growth, and support. Join us for Academic Success and Wellbeing at Queen's, a webinar that introduces you to two of the most important campus resources for your transition: Student Academic Success Services (SASS) and Student Wellness Services. Discover how your wellbeing and academic performance go hand in hand, and get expert tips on building healthy habits, managing stress, and staying on track — inside and outside the classroom. Parents and supporters — we encourage you to attend too! This session will provide valuable insight into how Queen’s helps students thrive academically and personally. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
Navigating University as a First-Generation Student July 28, 6–7 pm ET
| Being the first in your family to go to university is exciting! It also comes with some unique challenges and opportunities. In this webinar, you'll hear from Taylor Liggett (she/her), Coordinator, Access & Inclusion Support, and a current first-generation student about the resources available to help you start your journey with confidence. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year, first-generation students |
Finding Community as a QTBIPoC Student at Queen's July 30, 1:30-2:30 pm ET
| Student staff at Yellow House of various identities within Queer, Trans, Black and Person of Colour communities share the 2026-2027 events they've designed for students like them to find community on campus. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions on how they personally find community on campus. |
Living in Residence August 5, 6–7 pm ET
| Join Residence Life and Services to find out more about what to expect in residence: residence priorities, how we provide support, your residence meal plan, and the events and opportunities we offer to help you find community. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall |
Getting Involved at Queen’s August 6, 1:30–2:30 pm ET
| Looking to meet new people, build your skills, and make the most of your time at Queen’s? Join us for the Getting Involved at Queen’s webinar — your guide to student life outside the classroom. Hear from student leaders, clubs, and campus organizations about how to get involved, volunteer, and take on leadership roles. Whether you’re into student government, intramurals, activism, arts, or just looking to try something new, this session will show you what’s out there and how to take the first step. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
Residence Move-In August 12, 6–7 pm ET
| Join us to learn more about the residence move-in process for this year. We will discuss getting to campus, key pickup, what to bring, how move-in works, and other considerations for the big day. ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall |
Fall Orientation August 18, 7:30–8:30pm ET
| Discover more about Fall Orientation at Queen's! Dive into what Fall Orientation is all about and learn about University and Faculty Orientation. Fall Orientation marks the beginning of your journey on campus. To help prepare you, the AMS Orientation Coordinator and University Orientation Student Lead will discuss what to expect and highlight all the key features of the Fall Orientation period! Don't miss this essential guide to your Queen's experience! ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
Q&A with Queen’s Students August 20, 8:30–9:30am ET
| Join this Q&A session with current Queen’s students to learn more about their experiences! ✅ Open to all incoming first-year students |
Need to Know Information for Parents and Supporters August 31, 6–7pm ET
| Join Cathy Keates, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, and upper-year students for their advice on how you can support your student's transition to university life at Queen's. Get your pre-arrival questions answered, and learn how to stay connected to the campus community throughout the year! ✅ Open to all parents, families, and supporters of incoming first-year students |
Faculty of Arts and Science
| Upper-Year Transfer Students Academic Info Session Thursday, July 9, 5-6 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | Welcome to Queen's Arts and Science! Although we know you've already got post-secondary academic experience under your belt, it's still your first year of studying at Queen's, and our Academic Advisors and Admission Officers are here to help answer your questions as you transition schools. You'll receive helpful information about how your transfer credits work and how to choose your courses for next year, as well as a view of the academic environment you're stepping into this year and the support that's here for you as an upper-year transfer student completing your studies at Queen's. Your questions will be answered by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team and by Admission Officers! Hosted by Heather Carter (Academic Advisor for Transfer Students). |
General Arts First-Year Info Session Monday, July 13, 5–6 pm ET Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first-year students in Arts. It will introduce you to the structure of Arts Degrees overall, all the options you have to make your degree your own (your Major, Minor, electives, and more). Your first year is a time for exploration and keeping options open, and you'll learn how to choose your first-year courses wisely to leave a wide range of options open for your degree including how to select when there are multiple courses available from the same department. Get answers about next steps this summer, academic success at Queen's, and where to go for information and support as a first–year student. Your questions will be answered by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team! Hosted by Kathryn Vilela (Academic Advising Lead). | |
General Science First-Year Info Session Monday, July 13, 7–8 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first year students in Science. It will introduce you to the structure of Arts Degrees overall, all the options you have to make your degree your own (your Major, Minor, electives, and more). Your first year is a time for exploration and keeping options open, and you'll learn how to choose your first-year courses wisely to leave a wide range of options open for your degree, including how to select when there are multiple courses available from the same department. Get answers about next steps this summer, academic success at Queen's, and where to go for information and support as a first–year student. Your questions will be answered by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team! Hosted by Kathryn Vilela (Academic Advising Lead). Hosted by Kathryn Vilela (Academic Advising Lead). | |
Life Sciences and Biochemistry Direct Entry First-Year Info Session Tuesday, July 14, 5–6 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first-year students in the direct–entry streams of Life Sciences and Biochemistry. You'll learn about different opportunities and options in these degrees (research, volunteering in labs, sub-plans, etc.).It will help you understand what your courses will be in first year - what's set in advance for you and what courses you can choose for yourself, the options and opportunities within degrees in Life Sciences and Biochemistry, and where to go for information and support as a first-year student. Following the session, there will be time for you to have specific questions answered by the host and by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team! Hosted by Dr. Laura van Staalduinen (Director, Biochemistry) and Dr. Louise Winn (Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies for Biochemistry, Health Sciences, and Life Sciences). | |
Computing First-Year Info Session Tuesday, July 14, 7–8 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Computing Program. It will walk students through the different Degree Plan Options specific to Computing, as well as the opportunities and options available in the School of Computing (research, sub-plans, internships, professional certification, etc.) It will cover which CISC and MATH courses to choose, and provide information on next steps, future years and where to go for information and support as a first-year student. Following the session, there will be time for you to have specific questions answered by the host and by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team! Hosted by Dr. Yuanzhu Chen (Undergraduate Chair, School of Computing). | |
Indigenous Students Drop-in Advising Wednesday, July 15 10–11 am ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | Welcome to Queen's Arts and Science! After you watch the Indigenous Students welcome video, you're invited to join this advising session to have your questions answered and to meet Jenna, who will be available throughout your degree to provide advising and support for you. You'll receive helpful information not only about the academic environment you're stepping into this year, but the cultural, personal, and community–centered support that's here for you as an Indigenous student. Hosted by Jenna Kring (Academic Advisor for Indigenous Students). | |
Kinesiology First-Year Info Session Wednesday, July 15, 5–6 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology Program. You'll learn about different opportunities and options specific to Kinesiology (research, thesis, volunteering in labs, mini–streams, community–based practicum, etc.). You'll also learn what your courses will be in first year - what's set in advance for you and what courses you can choose for yourself, and where to go for information and support as a first-year student. Following the session, there will be time for you to have specific questions answered by the host and by members of the Faculty of Arts and Science advising team! Hosted by Dr. Brendon Gurd (Undergraduate Chair, Kinesiology and Health Studies) and Karina Bazan de Almeida (Kinesiology Academic Advisor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator). | |
Music First-Year Info Session Wednesday, July 15, 5–6 pm ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Music Program. It will walk you through the different opportunities and options in a degree in Music (performance-based courses, ensembles, sub-plans, etc.) Other important details specific to Music such as instruments, equipment, practice rooms, and auditions will be covered, as well as where to go for information and advice as a first-year Music student. Following the session, there will be time for you to have specific questions answered by the hosts! Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Lind and Prof. Darrell Christie (Co-Chairs of Undergraduate Studies, Dan School of Music), and Kim Gudlauski (Music Undergraduate Program Coordinator). | |
International Students Academic Info Session Thursday, July 16, 10–11 am ET
Registration Link Coming Soon! | Welcome to Queen's Arts and Science, and to Canada! After you watch the Indigenous Students welcome video, you're invited to join this advising session to have your questions answered and to meet Daralyn, who will be available throughout your degree to provide advising and support for you. You'll receive helpful information not only about the academic environment you're stepping into this year, but the cultural, personal, and community–centered support that's here for you as an international student. Hosted by Daralyn Auld (Academic Advisor for International Students). | |
Registration Drop–In Advising Friday, July 17, 9 am –12 pm and 1 – 4pm ET | You’ve reviewed the First-Year Registration Guide and attended your program's first-year webinar (or watched the recording), but you still have a few quick questions? No worries – we’ve got you covered. Join our advising drop–in on Friday, July 17, either in the morning between 9–noon or in the afternoon between 1–4 (Eastern Time Zone), and have your questions answered by our academic advising team. | |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | BHSc 1st Year Course Registration Webinar July 13, 1:30–2:30 pm ET This session will be recorded and available to access in the BHSc incoming student newsletter. BHSc Student Life Session July 14, 1:30–2:30 pm ET
| Unsure of how to enroll in courses or what prerequisites you may need for your degree plan? Join Dr. Nikki Philbrook (Program Director) & Alana Korczynski (Programs Manager) and current BHSc students to review the course registration process.
Join the current Health Sciences Society President and Orientation Head as they welcome you to the BHSc community! This session allows incoming students to connect with upper-year BHSc students and ask them any questions they have about the program and student life at Queen’s in small breakout rooms. |
| Faculty of Education | Concurrent Education - All Your Questions Answered! July 14, 6–7 pm ET This session will be recorded. | Do you have questions about the Concurrent Education program and what your first year and beyond will look like? Join us to hear about the program, meet our Academic and Career advisors and have all of your questions answered.
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| School of Nursing | Welcome to Queen’s Nursing July 15, 1:30–2:30 pm ET This session will not be recorded. | Welcome to Queen’s School of Nursing. Join us for a session to learn more about what you can expect while a nursing student at Queen’s. |
| Smith School of Business | Commerce Intro Session for Students & Supporters July 16, 7–9 pm ET | An introductory session for Commerce students and their supporters, featuring brief overviews of the program structure, preparatory courses, and key support units—including CEISI, the Career Advising Centre, and the Centre for International Management—along with introductions to academic advisors and counsellors and the services they provide. |
| Smith Engineering | Surviving and Thriving in First-Year Engineering Option 1: July 16, 6–7 pm ET Option 2: July 17, 8–9 am ET This session will be recorded. Discover your Discipline: Exploring Engineering Paths Option 1: July 17, 6–7 pm ET Option 2: July 18, 8–9 am ET This session will be recorded. Excel Word Summer Assignment Help Session August 17, 7-8 pm ET This session will be recorded. | Wondering what first-year Engineering is really like? Join upper-year students as they share honest advice about Orientation Week, academics, student life, and the resources that will help you succeed. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and whatever nerves you have now (trust me, we all felt the same way before we started).
There is no single “right” engineering discipline, just different paths, projects, and possibilities. Join upper-year students as they share what drew them to their programs, what surprised them after choosing, and where their degrees have taken them through internships, research, design teams, and more. If you are still deciding or if you already know what you want to do, this is a great chance to hear what each path looks like from students who have been in your shoes.
Join us for a walkthrough of the APSC 101 Excel-Word Assignment! Completing this assignment is a great way to build the Word and Excel skills that will set you up for success throughout first year engineering. This webinar covers the most common questions, with practical tips to help you avoid mistakes and feel more confident before submitting your assignment (due on the first day of classes in September!). |
| Game Night June 29, 7:30-8:30 pm ET | Get to know other incoming first-year students with fast-friending before competing in fun virtual games! At the end of the social, there will be a short Q&A with current Queen’s students. |
| Queen's Trivia July 26, 1:30-2:30 pm ET | Connect with fellow first-year students and put your knowledge to the test with a fun round of trivia! At the end of the social there will be an opportunity to ask questions to current Queen’s students. |
| Scavenger Hunt August 22, 11 am - 12 pm ET | Join us for our last social of the summer: a Virtual Campus Scavenger Hunt! Get to know your future classmates while exploring the Queen’s campus. Ask current Queen's students all your questions at the end of the social! Register Here |