Resources for Families and Guests
At Queen's, our welcoming living and learning environments offer students the programs and services needed to be successful. Of course, students still look to their parents or guardians for guidance.
This page is designed to provide you, Queen's parents and guardians, with information and resources to empower your student to succeed, both academically and personally, at Queen's.
NOV 5, 2019: First-year families in the GTA, come join us for a Check-in! Learn how you can continue to support your student’s transition to Queen’s. Register now
Cannabis is legal in Canada as of October 17, 2018. Learn how Queen’s University policies and guidelines on cannabis have changed.
Sessional dates:
- When making travel plans, be sure to check the sessional dates specific to your student's faculty/school.
- Academic calendars provide additional information on regulations, policies, programs, courses and degree requirements; or visit your student's faculty site for more details.
Fees and deadlines:
- Detailed information can be found in the Guide to Registration and Fees.
- Other important and timely updates are available in the monthly newsletters sent to students by the Registrar's Office. (See also: Information for Parents and Guardians.)
- Parents of undergraduate applicants can visit the Undergraduate Admission website for a list of important dates.
You Might be Thinking About…
- Residence living Sign up for Campus Connection, a monthly newsletter for parents on what's happening at Queen’s Residences.
- International students should apply for a study permit as soon as possible. More pre-arrival information…
- Academic Support: Student Academic Success Services offers online resources, one-on-one appointments and learning strategies workshops designed to help students develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. First year students who have struggled in first semester may be eligible for Bounce Back, that matches them with an upper-year student mentor who helps identify issues and develop learning strategies. Eligible students are contacted via email.
- Academic accommodations Students with disabilities should register with Accessibility Services every summer. Visit the Accessibility Hub to find resources and information for future and new students.
- Health insurance Students who do not have valid Canadian provincial/territorial insurance must enrol in UHIP. Supplemental coverage is also provided through the AMS Health and Dental Plan.
- Student health Learn about the Athletics and Recreation Centre. Visit the Student Wellness Services and subscribe to a monthly health-related web magazine for parents of university students.
- Food options on campus Learn all about our meal plans and nutrition resources.
- Supports for students with severe allergies What you need to know about food allergies and how to identify special considerations when applying to residence.
- Student safety See all Student Safety resources and our Safety and Security page for Emergency Service Listings.
- Off-campus housing Learn how the Student Community Relations Office can support students. Queen's Community Housing manages university-owned rental properties and operates a service where landlords can list available student accommodations. See the City of Kingston website for information on garbage, recycling, parking and property-related services and rules.
- Your student travelling to and from Kingston Learn more about the Tricolour Express.
- Student employment Career Services is open year-round! See our drop-in hours or arrange a telephone appointment. More about employment and volunteering…
- Residence Applications
- Next Steps for incoming undergraduate students (updated from May – September)
- Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources: A program to help ease the transition of new students and their families
- Summer Webinars for incoming students
- Orientation Week
- First-Year Student Resources from Student Affairs
- Q Success: A peer-mentoring transition program for students in first year
- Meal Plans, support for food allergies, and nutritional guidance for students
- Getting around Kingston
- Traveling to and from Queen's on the Tricolour Express
- Ways to Study at Queen's, including Exchange Opportunities and Queen's School of English
- Bader International Study Centre (BISC) at Herstmonceux Castle, U.K.
- Queen's University International Centre (QUIC): Information on arriving in Canada, living in Kingston, Canadian taxes, health insurance, English language support and more. Learn more about international orientation…
- NEWTS (New, Exchange, Worldly, Transfer Students) Orientation for incoming exchange, international, BISC, and transfer students
- Financial assistance for international and US students and other funding resources to study at Queen's or abroad
- Student Academic Success Services (SASS): Support for English as an Additional Language Students
- Undergraduate Admission: Information on applying and transferring to Queen's
- Office of the Registrar: Information for Parents and Guardians, including fees, schedules, sessional dates and Parent FAQs
- Academic Calendars: Course descriptions, regulations and key dates
- Financial assistance and student awards
- Income tax forms
- Health and dental insurance through the Alma Mater Society (AMS)
- Privacy Policy – Student Information
- Subscribe to Campus Connection – a newsletter for parents by Queen's Residences, and visit the Parents section of their website
- About meal plans: For students living both on and off campus
- Queen's Community Housing manages university-owned off-campus student rental properties and operates a service where local landlords list available student rental units.
- Student-Community Relations: Bringing students and community together, providing guidance and fostering a spirit of community
- City of Kingston: Information for residents including garbage, recycling, parking and property-related services and rules
- Students in Crisis Service Listing
- Queen's Emergency Service Listing
- Student Safety
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Support
- Health Services
- Counselling Services provides Information for Parents and Transition Support
- Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) supports students with disabilities
- Student Health 101: The "Parent Perspective" – a monthly publication from Student Wellness Services
- Code of Conduct
- Cannabis and Campus
- Student Academic Success Services: Academic support, writing support, and skills development. Information for Parents…
- Queen's Learning Commons: Support services and meeting place located within Stauffer Library
- How Can I Help My Student? – Information on student development for parents and guardians from Student Wellness Services
- Accessibility Services: Academic accommodations for students with disabilities. See also:
- The Accessibility Hub – Information and resources for students with disabilities
- The Adaptive Technology Centre offers a offers a number of services to assist individuals with disabilities
- Bounce Back for first-year undergraduate students in need of academic support
- Academic Integrity: Policies and information related to Academic Integrity at Queen's
Program-specific Information:
- Inclusive Queen’s: Resources, programs, and initiatives for the Queen’s community
- Faith and Spiritual Life
- Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
- Accessibility Hub
- Campus Bookstore
- Career Services
Information Technology Services
- Queen's Gazette: News on the initiatives of Queen’s administration, faculty and student research, international programs, and the achievements of students, staff, and faculty
- Queen's Alumni Review magazine
- Queen's Events Calendar
- Convocation/Graduation Information: Applying to graduate, ceremony details and schedules, guest tickets, webcasts and video archives
- Diploma Frame Sales
- Travelling to Kingston