Below you will find resources to help you be a responsible neighbour and community member. You will also find university services that can provide support if you need it. Check out the Off-Campus Living Guide for more campus and community resources, and learn Safer Substance Use Strategies from Student Wellness Services.
Be aware of your surroundings.
The City of Kingston and Queen's have active building construction and road reconstruction sites in and around campus. Take care, slow down, and watch for traffic in and around these sites. Entering these areas or climbing on equipment can pose personal risks to your physical safety. Trespassing, vandalism, and theft can result fines or charges.
University District Safety Initiative (UDSI)
City bylaw officers and police implement this program throughout the year when large street gatherings have typically taken place. This includes Move-In and Orientation, Homecoming, and St. Patrick's Day. Under the UDSI, individuals charged with certain offences may need to appear in court, no matter where they live.
The UDSI is in effect through November 3, 2024.
Alcohol-Related Offences
Under Ontario's Liquor License and Control Act (LLCA), individuals can be charged and fined up to $1000 for:
- Open Alcohol (including in a cup)
- Being intoxicated in public
- Underage drinking
Fines, Sanctions, and Bylaws
Some city bylaws are in effect at all times, including the Noise and Nuisance Bylaws, and Administrative Monetary Penalties (fines).
Bylaw violations can be related to:
- Climbing – “brewfing”
- Obstructing a roadway
- Failure to comply with a bylaw or police officer
- Excessive noise
Student Wellness Services
Check Student Wellness Service's (SWS) website for their clinic hours and emergency resources.
- Health resource map: lists medical options on a map of Kingston
- How to decide where to go: lists Queen’s and community medical options available to you and when you should use each one
- Safer Substance Use Strategies
Campus Observation Room (COR)
Our on-site non-medical detox service, located in Chez Lenny, across from the Leonard Dining Hall in Leonard Hall.
For hours of operation, visit the COR website
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services
Build a community of consent. Together, we can create a campus free of sexual violence.
Learn more about Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services