Student resources
Exam supports and resources available for students
April 4, 2023
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Students at Queen’s are currently busy finishing end-of-term assignments and preparing for the exam period (April 14-28).
Faculty and staff can share the following academic supports and resources available for all students to help them manage their studies and wellbeing.
Academic Supports
- Students can request one-on-one support for exam preparation and essay writing with appointments at Student Academic Success Services (SASS).
- Students who need to miss a class, exam, or academic requirement due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, can submit a request for academic consideration through their faculty/school.
Exam Logistics
- Exam schedules are posted in SOLUS.
- Student cards required at all exams. If you don't have yours, request a new one from the Registrar's Office.
- FAQs on exam procedures.
- Students with exam accommodations were emailed details in March. Check email junk folders.
- Students unable to write an exam due to a disability can request a deferral through Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS).
- Can't attend your accommodated exam? Email the Exams Office and your instructor at least 24 hours before the exam starts.
Wellbeing Events and Resources
- Get stress and test anxiety management tips from SWS and SASS.
- Relieve some stress with Oscar, the St. John's Ambulance therapy dog. Visit Oscar in Mitchell Hall, Noon-1 p.m., April 6 and 13.
- Drop by Faith and Spiritual Life for conversations and cookies. Monday-Friday, April 14-27, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mitchell 210.
- Find spaces for prayer, meditation, and reflection across campus, including a new space in the School of Medicine building.
- Stay active at the ARC.
- Watch @fourdirectionsqueens for exam care packages for Indigenous students. Connect with Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre for academic or emotional support.
- Need to talk? The AMS Peer Support Centre (PSC) runs in-person and online drop-in sessions, including Queers for Peers and BIPoC Talk.
- Access mental health and 24/7 crisis resources, including Console.
Study Spaces
In addition to Queen's Libraries, check out these study spots:
- Join the Student Experience Office (SEO) for quiet study time, snacks, and beverages. Monday–Friday, April 11-28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., LaSalle 224.
- Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), Mitchell 208. Drop-in study space, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- The Yellow House is hosting regular study halls and community building events for QTBIPoC students.
- Indigenous students can book study spaces at Four Directions.
- Drop by for Indigenous Student Study Day, on April 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC), Stauffer Library, first floor. Lab space for independent work and bookable study spaces for students registered with QSAS. Computers, assistive devices, and specialized software are available.
- Mature women students can drop in to theBan Righ Centre, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for quiet study space and a free hot lunch.