The Pulse
November 2020 Undergraduate Newsletter from Student Affairs
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Welcome to a new month!
Hope you got rest and time to chill (safely) with friends and family over the Fall Break.
We are past the term halfway mark – you can do this!
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November 2 – Last date to drop fall term courses without academic or financial penalty Learn more
November 5, 4:30 pm EST – Deadline for first-year students to confirm their interest in moving into residence for winter term
November 7 – Deadline to report an exam conflict Learn more
November 7 – Deadline to register for exam accommodations Learn more
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Financial and Registrar Info |
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Looking for Financial Aid?
New Ontario Remembrance Scholarship
- Established in remembrance of the 57 Canadians lost in the crash of Ukrainian International Airlines flight 752 in Jan 2020
- One $10,000 award available to a Queen’s undergraduate student
- Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in community service
- Application due November 15
Dual Degree and Certificate Options
Requesting Transfer Credit
To have transfer credits assessed for courses you took before coming to Queen's, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, GCE A Levels and university-level courses, this online form must be submitted by Dec 31, 2020.
Thinking of Changing Faculties at Queen’s?
Applications open early in the new year. Start planning now. Talk to an academic advisor in your faculty/school any time to discuss options.
Graduating this Fall?
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Need a COVID-19 Test?
Students who screen positive can book an on-campus appointment by calling Student Wellness Services at 613-533-2506. Please be patient; phones are busy.
Get the Flu Vaccine
- Queen’s is strongly encouraging all students to get a flu vaccine
- Protect yourself, your peers, friends and family
- Help avoid overwhelming local hospitals and assessment centres
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How and where to get the vaccine will depend on your type of primary health insurance
Medical Services
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Students living in Canada: call 613-533-2506 to book a phone or in-person appointment with a physician or nurse at Student Wellness Services
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Students living outside Canada should seek medical care in the country where they live or contact International SOS
Mental Health Services
- Students living in Ontario can call 613-533-2506 to book a remote mental health appointment with a counsellor. Counsellors are embedded in most faculties/schools, including residence, and there are specialized supports for racialized students, LGBTQ+ students, Indigenous students, and Black-identified students
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Students living anywhere in North America and in many countries around the world can call Empower Me, 24/7, to connect with a mental health professional in several languages
- You can request culture-, race-, religion-, and gender identity/sexual orientation-specific support
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Try out Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), an online, mobile friendly library of engaging, interactive pathways that promote wellness and can help you bounce back in challenging times
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Talk to a peer at the Peer Support Centre (PSC) on Zoom, 10 am to 10 pm EST, 7 days a week. PSC X CARED, a dedicated service for self-identified BIPOC students, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2 to 4 pm EST
Sexual Violence Support
Any student with questions about supports, services, academic consideration, or reporting processes can contact the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator, Barb Lotan, at bjl7@queensu.ca. Visit here for more information.
Understanding Substance Use
Join a new professionally-facilitated weekly online psycho-educational program for Queen’s and St. Lawrence College students experiencing issues related to substance use, misuse, or abuse. Each session focuses on a different topic – you can register for the individual sessions that interest you.
Online Suicide Prevention Training
Student Wellness Services is offering the evidence-based training program, LivingWorks START, that introduces a four-step model for helping keep someone safe from suicide. Find out more and register online by November 5.
Read this month’s online Student Wellness Magazine
Find out what noises may help you sleep better, how vaping impacts your teeth and gums, try the baked veggie and chickpea empanadas recipe and more, in the November issue of CampusWELL.
Need Academic Accommodation for a Disability?
Accessibility Services (QSAS) recognizes that students with a disability may have difficulties obtaining disability documentation due to the ongoing pandemic. While physical distancing requirements remain in effect, QSAS will accept minimal documentation in good faith to support interim accommodation planning.
Is Your To-Do List Getting Long? Let Us Take One Thing Off Your Plate
You can buy a meal plan any time during the academic year. There are 8 plans to choose from that have been designed to fit your lifestyle on- or off-campus. Visit Hospitality Services’ website or call 613-533-2953 for details.
Wondering or Worried about Food?
Keep Active
Stay active and connected with Queen’s Intramurals. Our leagues meet current provincial and public health requirements and provide a fun, social and active experience. Check out what’s on this fall; Registration opens soon for Winter Intramurals.
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Online Writing Appointments at Student Academic Success Services (SASS)
Get guidance from our Writing Consultants and Peer Writing Assistants. They can help you understand your assignment, integrate research into your papers, revise drafts, improve grammar, and much more! Bring your writing at any stage! Book now!
Looking for Somewhere to Study on Campus?
Book a seat at Stauffer, the Education library, or MacCorry Hall.
Thinking about an Internship Next Year?
Ask about Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) during drop-in Virtual Career advising, or register for a QUIP Information Session in MyCareer – the next one is November 18 . Employers are hiring for May 2021!
Got a Career-Related Question?
Drop in to Virtual Career Advising, Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm EST. Go to MyCareer to be placed in a virtual waiting room.
Check Job Postings on MyCareer regularly, as employers are looking to hire Queen’s students and grads.
Experience the BISC from Home this Winter
Online courses with the Bader International Study Centre (BISC) include small class sizes, virtual experiential learning, and specialized student support. Head over to the BISC website for more information!
Earn a Leadership Certificate
The Leadership Workshop Series is a set of weekly workshops for students looking to expand their current leadership knowledge, develop new skills, and connect with peers. Attend four workshops to receive a Student Leadership Certificate from the Student Experience Office. See what’s coming up this month!
Is this Your Final Year?
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Are You Living Off Campus in Kingston?
Advising and Events
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Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) offers virtual drop-in advising for international students, the English Conversation Program, Write Nights with SASS, online social activities with the World Link program, and more. Check out all upcoming events!
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Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre is offering cultural counselling, student advising, online sacred fires, drumming, beading circles, sharing circles, drop-in times, and more! Check out their Facebook page and website.
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The Ban Righ Centre offers a daily Noon Zoom drop-in with peers and centre staff, along with student advising and regular programming. All female-identified students welcome. Learn more on Facebook.
Get Involved in a Student Club
Support Services
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