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Off-Campus Student Living Guide

An interactive guide to help you navigate the Kingston community, living with housemates, and much more.
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Off-Campus Living Advisor

Mary Ann Tierney, the Off-Campus Living Advisor, is available to provide confidential guidance and resources for where to find Off-Campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and tips for moving in/out. Navigate the Kingston rental market like a pro by connecting with the OCLA.

Schedule an appointment with the OCLA 

Appointment hours are from 8:30AM - 4:30PM EDT daily. If you require to connect outside of these hours, please email ocla@queensu.ca 

Be sure to check out the Off-Campus Newsletter for all things Off-Campus living. Would you like to sign up to have the latest edition of the Off-Campus Newsletter emailed to you? If so, register here. Please note that your email will only be used to receive this newsletter. If you wish to be removed from the list, simply let us know at ocla@queensu.ca 

As of December 1st, 2022, the Queen’s Landlord Contract Program will be winding down. New properties will not be enrolled, and existing properties will be naturally expiring from the program without renewal. If you are a student living in or considering living in an LCP property, please feel free to contact the Off-Campus Living Advisor for more information: ocla@queensu.ca

Our work in Off-Campus Living Advisor is directly tied to many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Housing and Ancillary Services’ Sustainability Goals, contributing to the university’s social impact and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.