First-Year News
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
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April 11-27
Examination period for Winter and Multi-term classes
April 19
Good Friday (examinations will not be held)
May 6
Summer Classes begin (May-June and May-July sessions)
May 10
Last date to add courses for May-June/May-July sessions
May 31
Last date to drop for May-June session
June 28
Last date to drop for May-July session
July 2
July-August Summer courses begin
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What you need to know about Exams
- You must bring your student card to write an exam
- The only calculator you can bring to an exam is a Cassio 991
- More information on exams can be found on the exams office website
Preparing for Your Exams
Exams can be a stressful time so we encourage you to take good care of yourself and to utilize resources on campus.
If you are seriously ill on the day of your exam, the Faculty Office recommends that your
do not write your exam at that time
, because that will be considered a valid attempt and your grade will stand. If you find yourself in this situation, you can make a request for academic consideration using one of the following forms:
Self-Declaration for Brief Absence Form (up to 48 hours)
You can use the Self-Declaration request form for an illness or other serious extenuating circumstance that is not expected to last more than 48 hours. Your instructors will receive an email from the Faculty Office notifying them of your request. In this case, you could be required to write a deferred examination after the 48 hour absence, if it does not result in 3 consecutive exams within 24 hours.
Short-Term Extenuating Circumstances Form (more than 48 hours, up to 3 months)
You should use the Academic Consideration for Short-Term Extenuating Circumstances request form (more than 48 hours and up to 3 months) if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that can be expected to last for more than 48 hours, and no longer than 3 months. In this case, the University requires supporting documentation. Your instructors will receive an email from the Faculty Office notifying them of your request and verifying receipt of appropriate documentation. Given the volume of requests during the exam period, there may be a delay in the notification.
Please note that for both types of requests, it is your responsibility to follow up with your instructors to arrange the appropriate consideration. It is up to your instructors, however, to determine the date of the deferred examination, in accordance with their departmental policy on deferred examinations, if applicable. Deferred examinations may be scheduled within 48 hours of the regular exam and up to the end of the subsequent term.
If you experience a sudden serious illness
during
an exam, you must notify an Examination Proctor prior to leaving the examination hall, or prior to exiting the examination session of an online proctored examination. If you decide to continue the exam or leave without notifying a proctor, the examination will be considered a valid attempt, and the grade obtained in the exam will stand.
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Plan Selection
May 13-24, 2019
All students who have successfully completed 24 units or more must declare a Plan (aka major). Access your SOLUS Student Centre any time from May 13 - 24, 2019, to declare your Plan.
Need help?
Visit our website
to review the Plan thresholds and for tips on choosing your plan. We've also posted a great "How-to" video that explain the Plan selection process. Speak with an advisor in the department of the plan that you are interested in pursuing. Or drop by and see us in the Arts and Science office.
Get Certified. Get Hired. Get Promoted.
Add a certificate to your degree.
Adding a certificate to your degree can help you stand out when it comes to finding a career after graduation.
Available Arts and Science Certificates:
Media Studies
Employment Relations
Geographic Information Science
International Studies
Sexual and Gender Diversity
Disability and Physical Activity
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Creativity
French for Professionals
Global Action and Engagement
Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Urban Planning Studies
Learn more about certificates
here
.
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Summer Courses
Thinking about taking an online course this summer to
get ahead
or
catch up
? Summer course
enrolment is now underway
! Keep in mind that courses can fill up quickly so if you’re planning to take a summer course, we suggest enrolling on SOLUS as soon as possible.
When searching for an online summer class on SOLUS, make sure to change the term to “2019 Summer” and the Course Career from Undergraduate to “Undergraduate Online”.
Before enrolling on SOLUS, we recommend reviewing course information (such as prerequisites and exclusions) on our
online course pages
.
Check out some of our cool online courses like:
See a full list of our online courses
here
.
Further, the Fine Arts program is launching a new fine art course specifically for non-fine arts students. If you are interested you can register on SOLUS now, however please note this course is being offered
on campus.
ARTF 101/3.0
New! ARTF 101 (Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting) is a newly-offered class to all students, except BFAH students this, Summer 2019 (May to June) taking place on main campus. Check SOLUS for details as there is a materials fee.
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Bounce Back is Hiring!
Looking for on-campus leadership opportunities? Join the
Bounce Back Program
as an
Academic Coach for 2019-20!
The Bounce Back Program
matches first-year students with trained upper-year student coaches who work one-on-one with participants to help them address issues that have led to academic difficulties. The coaches work with participants to set goals and develop strategies to help them achieve those goals. The program focuses primarily on effective learning strategies (e.g., time management, essay and exam preparation, and many other topics) but is also attentive to other factors that can pose difficulties for first-year students.
Some benefits from being a Bounce Back Academic Coach include:
- Build valuable leadership skills
- Ongoing professional development
- Certificate of contribution for your professional portfolio
- Meet other students with similar interests
- Build a sense of community at Queen’s
Registration is ongoing, application form can be found on their
website
.
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Upper-Year Entry to Concurrent Education
Intermediate-Senior (Grade 7-12) - Science-Chemistry/Science-Physics
Arts and Science students who will be declaring a degree plan in, for example, Astronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life
Science or
Physics may be interested to know they can apply to transfer to Concurrent Education.
The upper-year entry is for the Intermediate-Senior (teaching grades 7-12) division. The first teaching subject must be
Science–Chemistry
or
Science-Physics
. The second teaching subject must be chosen from the list below; 24 units are required in the second teaching subject.
Second Teaching Subjects:
Dramatic Arts
English
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
French as a Second Language
Geography
History
Mathematics
Music – Vocal or Instrumental
Science – Biology
Science – Chemistry
Science – Physics
Visual Arts
Steps to apply are as follows:
- Review the Concurrent Education degree requirements
- Complete the A&S Program / Plan Selection between 13 – 24 May, 2019
- Complete the Application form before the deadline: 24 May 2019
-select
Bachelor of Education
as admit type
The Faculty of Education will determine the number of spaces available in Science-Chemistry and Science-Physics by June. Applicants will be ranked based on CGPA comprising a full 1st year course load (eg, 30 units). Applicants will be informed of decision at beginning of June prior to Course selection in July. If eligible for an offer to the program, a Con-Ed academic advisor is available to assist with course selection for teaching subject requirements.
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