Your Monthly Newsletter from Student Affairs
Hello Queen’s parents, families, and supporters,
Staff across Student Affairs are ready to provide your student with comprehensive services and programming to promote their academic success and personal wellbeing, to help them build community and connection, and to support them as they adjust to a primarily remote learning environment, wherever they are living this year.
While most of our operations are online this fall, and staff continue to work from home, we do have some limited on-campus health and wellness services for students in Kingston.
We hope the information below will assist you in guiding your student to the supports, resources and opportunities available to help them thrive in these uncertain and unprecedented times. We are here to help!
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September 7 – Queen’s General Bursary online application available on SOLUS. Learn more
September 8 – Fall 2020 courses begin
September 14 – Deadline for students to submit a Fall/winter Work Study application. Learn more
September 21 – Last day for students to add fall and fall–winter courses (some exceptions). Learn more
September 30 – ALL fall term fees due (tuition fees, Student Assistance Levy (SAL), UHIP (if applicable), Ancillary Fees and Fall Residence Fees). How to pay
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Financial and Registrar Info |
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Fall 2020 Contact Information
It is important that your student updates their fall address, cell phone number, and emergency contact information in SOLUS. Students can check their “To Do” list (on the top right of their SOLUS screen) for next steps.
Fall 2020 Process Changes and Deadline Adjustments
Do You Need a Queen’s Verification of Enrolment to Withdraw from Your RESP?
This form is available for the 2020-2021 academic year in your student’s SOLUS account. All you have to do is download it and send it to your RESP provider. Learn more.
About Ancillary Fees
The university, the AMS and SGPS have reviewed 2020-21 mandatory ancillary fees and have made initial adjustments (reductions) due to the ongoing pandemic. Some fees require further evaluation depending on current public health information and anticipated service levels; they will be re-assessed twice in the upcoming year. Any adjustments will be reductions.
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The first evaluation will be mid-September, before fall term fee payments are due. Any credits will be applied to your students' SOLUS account if payment has already been received. Learn about Ancillary Fees here.
- Fees will be reassessed in January, before the winter term tuition and fees payment deadline (January 31)
- The annual opt-out period for optional fees is September 8–30
Looking for Financial Aid?
Is Your Student Planning to Graduate this fall?
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How to Help Your Student
Parents and Supporters often advocate for their student related to mental or physical health concerns, disability issues, or personal challenges. Find ways to help your student overcome common adjustment issues with communication tips, solutions for academic hurdles and more.
How to Access Queen's Medical and Mental Health Services This Fall
- Students living in Canada can call 613-533-2506 to book a phone or in-person appointment with a physician at Student Wellness Services.
- Students living outside Canada are urged to seek medical care in the country in which they reside or contact International SOS.
- Students living in Ontario can book a remote mental health appointment with a counsellor at Student Wellness Services by calling 613-533-2506 Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
- Students living in or outside Ontario can call Empower Me 1-844-741-6389 to connect with a mental health professional 24/7.
Queen’s Athletics & Recreation (A&R) Reopening
A&R has reopened some outdoor facilities and is planning a phased reopening of the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC), with reduced capacity due to health and safety requirements, starting September 8. For updates about online programming, facilities, hours of operation, and events, visit gogaelsgo.com
Physical Activity While Physical Distancing
Students can register to join Student Wellness Services and Athletics & Recreation for a live webinar to get strategies to stay motivated and learn what is available to them as a student on- or off-campus.
Supporting Healthy Habits
Eating on Campus this Fall
Support for Food-Insecure Students
Sexual Violence Support
Any student with questions about supports, services, academic accommodations, or reporting processes can contact the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator, Barb Lotan, at bjl7@queensu.ca. Visit here for more information. |
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Is Your Student Ready for Remote Learning?
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) has new online resources and continues to offer 1:1 online appointments with writing, and learning strategies, and English as Additional Language specialists and peer writing assistants. There will be Zoom and drop-in sessions on a range of academic skills and writing topics all fall, including online learning/learning from home skills, focus and motivation, and group work in an online context. SASS also has online information for parents and supporters.
Living in Kingston
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The Prevention Checklist for Students to make sure they're up to date on what steps to take to keep themselves and their community safe.
- The Know Your Student Household COVID-19 Plan to prepare their household.
- The Off-Campus Student Living Guide for information on moving, living with housemates, public health resources, bylaws, and Kingston.
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Additional resources are available at queensu.ca/covidinfo.
Support Services
For students needing assistance navigating university supports and resources, staff are available remotely. To connect, email supportservices@queensu.ca.
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Encourage Your Student to Get Involved!
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Explore the AMS Clubs Directory to find clubs that interest them;
- Look through the AMS Clubs Map, which generates potential club involvement opportunities based on the areas of interest they input; and
- Drop into the Tricolour Open House, a virtual Clubs Fair, on September 10 from 5–8 pm EST to chat with club leaders, learn more about current club initiatives, and how they can get involved as a member.
International Student Advising, Webinars and Resources
Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) offers advising; arrival webinars; information on visas and permits; English as Additional Language student sessions, including Write Nights; online social activities with the World Link program, and more. Check out all upcoming events!
Support from Faith and Spiritual Life
A Home Away From Home for Indigenous Students
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre is offering online programming and services, including cultural counselling, student advising, online sacred fires, drumming, beading circles, sharing circles, drop in times, and more! Check out our Facebook page and website.
Reading Together
Students can download an e-copy of the 2020-21 Queen’s Reads common reading program selection, The Other Side of the Game by Amanda Parris, and can join critical and creative conversations about equity, diversity, inclusion, community dialogue, and resilience. |
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For Parents, Families, and Supporters
of First-Year Students
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Academics 101
At SASS, we want your students to feel prepared as they transition to university. That’s why we’ve created Academics 101, a series of free online tutorials designed to help your students enhance their academic skills. In seven short sessions, we’ll show them the basic skills needed to get started in September and excel throughout their time at Queen’s! Explore Academics 101.
START-UP Transition to University Program
Requesting Transfer Credit
The last day for students to request transfer credit assessment for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureat, GCE A Levels and university-level courses is December 31, 2020. For students to have their transfer credits for courses they took prior to attending Queen's assessed, they must complete the online form and submit it no later than December 31, 2020. We are unable to process late requests.
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