November 14, 2017
First-Year Student eNewsletter
Important Dates & Deadlines  
 
November 14
Degree Plus Event from 4 - 7 pm on the main floor of Stauffer
 
December 1
Fall Term classes end
 
December 2 - 6
Fall Term pre-examination study period  
 
December 7 - 22
Final examinations in Fall Term classes and mid-year tests in multi-term classes  
  
Peer Academic Support Service (PASS)
 
Have you met  Peer Academic Support Service ? PASS is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. Peer Advisors address common questions and concerns (scheduling, plan requirements, SOLUS, and selecting courses) during confidential advising sessions. PASS is located in our office in Dunning Hall and is available from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on weekdays. Feel free to drop in to see a Peer Advisor!
Degree Plus Event
 
November 14 (TODAY) from 4 - 7 pm
Main Floor of S tauffer Library

Learn about the many ways that you can gain a competitive advantage through extra credentials at Degree Plus today. Stop by anytime between 4 and 7 pm to chat with representatives about certificate programs, research funding, internships and more. We hope to see you there!

Invitation to the Dean's Lunch for International Students
 
November 28 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm
 
Dr. Barbara Crow, the Dean of Arts and Science, extends her invite to international students to have lunch with her on November 28 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm. She hopes to hear about your experiences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's. There is no formal presentation required - just general discussion. Lunch will be provided. Please note that you must be an international student to register. Also note that registration for this event is on a first-come, first-served basis, but there will be other opportunities in future. 

Exams

Make sure to check your Exam Schedule on SOLUS

The Winter 2018 Term Exam Schedule is posted in the SOLUS Student Centre.

1. On your SOLUS main page, under the "Academics" section, click on the "other academic..." dropdown menu.

2. "Exam Schedule" will be the 11th menu item listed. Click on it, then click on the "Go" icon;

3. From this screen, you will be able to view your Exam Timetable listing any centrally scheduled exam sittings;

4. Students with accommodations must refer to the email(s) sent from the Exams Office (by the last day of class) with the details for date, time, and location of their exam(s)

Make sure that you have the right calculator

Please don't forget that only calculators from the Cassio 991 series are permitted during exams. No other calculators will be allowed.

Get paid to launch a company with QICSI next summer!

Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative applications are still open. QICSI is a 17-week paid summer internship for enterprising Queen's students with a capacity for creativity, a tolerance for risk and an interest in entrepreneurship, corporate or social innovation. You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse team with bright individuals from across different programs. Applications are due at noon on November 15. More information on the program and how to apply can be found on QIC's website. You can also contact QIC at [email protected].

To book an advising appointment, call us at (613) 533-2470. Keep in mind that advising appointments are on a first come, first-served basis each day and we suggest calling early the morning of the day you'd like to book an appointment because spots fill up quickly. Please note that our phone lines open up at 9 am. 
 
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