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FAS Updates and Important Deadlines
For First-Year Students
| December 2, 2020
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Important Dates
Friday December 4, 2020 from 10:00am to 10:30am
Coffee Break with the Dean
Friday December 4, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Let's Take a Break and Celebrate
Sunday December 6, 2020
Commemoration Day (exams will not be held)
Monday December 7, 2020
Fall term classes end
Tuesday December 8, 2020 to Thursday December 10, 2020
Fall Term pre-examination study period
Thursday December 10, 2020 to Wednesday December 23, 2020
Final assessments in Fall Term classes and mid-year tests in multi-term classes
Thursday December 24, 2020 to Sunday January 3, 2021 Holiday Closure
Monday January 11, 2021
Winter Term classes begin
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 Let's Take a Break and Celebrate
As a reminder, we have rescheduled our end-of year event, Let's Take a Break and Celebrate, which is now happening this Friday, December 4! Join us for day of fun to celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season.
Coffee Break From 10:00am - 10:30am EST, join the Dean for a coffee break on Zoom, and chat with your peers and colleagues, including those who may be unable to attend the afternoon portion of the celebration.
Meeting ID: 897 2916 8492
Passcode: 687953 Afternoon Celebration From 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST, join your fellow members of the FAS community virtually for a variety of events and opportunities to win prizes, including Queen's trivia, a recipe exchange, and a decoration contest! In addition to saving the date and registering, start making plans to decorate your space for the contest - this can extend to dressing up yourself/pets as well.
We look forward to see you there!
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Registration in Winter Courses
Course reserves have now been lifted from all winter courses being delivered remotely, except for some 700 section classes. Some seats in Arts and Science Online (ASO) -700 section classes - remain reserved for distance students until the first day of classes. All non-700 section classes are now available to all students who have the necessary prerequisites. Register now to ensure you are enrolled in your courses of choice. The last day to add a course or make changes to your winter term timetable is Friday, January 22.
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Timetable Conflicts
Check your timetable in SOLUS. If you have a conflict, see QUartsci.com/registration. If you have no conflicts, but still need to add or swap classes, draft your new timetable now. Remember to check for space, prerequisites, and conflicts in your existing timetable. |
Academic Consideration - Tips and Additional Support
We know that extenuating circumstances can happen at any time which could impact your academic performance. The Academic Consideration team is here to help if you are dealing with a short-term situation that is beyond your control. Check out the following tips, which may prove useful to you as we approach a busy exam season!
- Remember that students must apply for Academic Consideration as soon as the need becomes apparent. 3-day requests for Academic Consideration must be submitted no later than 24 hours after a brief absence (ex: If you need Academic Consideration from December 1st - 3rd, you have until December 4th to submit).
- Did you know you can apply even if you don't have your supporting documentation yet? For 3-day requests: All students have access to one 3-day request for Academic Consideration per term that does not require documentation. Remember that this request cannot be used during the final exam period. For 4-day to 3-month requests: Simply select "documentation not available" in the Portal. Students have 5 business days to submit supporting documentation.
- NEW! Not sure where to start when applying for Academic Consideration, or if your situation qualifies? Our team will be offering office hours at the following times to support you: Mondays from 2:30 - 3:30pm, Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30pm, and Fridays from 9:00 - 10:00am. Simply call 613-533-2470 and select option 4 to speak with a staff member about accessing the Academic Consideration Team.
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Exams and Final Assessments
As the term is coming to an end, we would like to wish you the best of luck on your exams and final assessments. We know this time of year can be stressful. Check out the resources from Student Academic Success Services to help you study effectively ( https://sass.queensu.ca/exams/) as well as some of the wellness activities and resources below. Please look after yourself and know that we are here to support you.
If you are unwell on the day of an exam and don't feel that you can write, DO NOT write it. There are other options available - see the Academic Considerations information above if you need help.
We would also like to remind you to be fair to yourself and your classmates. Cheating and short cuts may seem tempting, but academic integrity is extremely important to all of us at Queen's and breaching it is just not worth it. Let's finish 2020 strong together!
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Academic Advising
Don't forget we are here to help! We have appointments open so please don't hesitate to reach out for advice on topics such as what courses to take in winter term, whether you are on track, and longer term academic planning. Call us at 613-533-2470 or email asc.registration@queensu.ca to book an appointment with an academic advisor.
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Majors Night - Save the Date!
Still deciding about which degree plan you will choose in May? Have no idea what's even available? ASUS, Career Services, and the Faculty of Arts and Science will be hosting a virtual Majors Night on Thursday February 25th. Each Degree Plan will be represented so stop in to talk to students, staff, faculty, and advisors who can answer all the questions you have to help you make an informed decision. Stay tuned for further details!
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Walk/Roll with Queen's and Dean Barbara Crow (Monday Dec. 7th)
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Academic Skills Appointments
Book your academic skills appointment today to be prepared for the end of term! Learn more at sass.queensu.ca.
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Library LiveChat
The Library is here to support the Queen's community. In addition to subject specialist liaison librarians the library offers a live chat feature - a collaborative reference service that connects students and faculty from participating university libraries across Ontario with real-time library and research assistance.
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Flu Vaccine and Wellness Initiatives
During this challenging year, Student Wellness Services (SWS) is still here to support student health and well-being. Below are some new wellness initiatives, trainings and resources available for students.
Flu Vaccine
Queen's is strongly encouraging all members of our campus community, including students, to get a flu vaccine this year. It can help you avoid getting sick, a common source of stress for students, help us avoid overwhelming our local hospitals and assessment centers and help protect your peers, friends and loved ones.
Flu Vaccine Clinic at Student Wellness Services (Nov. 16th to Nov. 20th)
- How to book: Call 613-533-2506 *please be patient, our phone lines are busy
- Appointment Times: 9:30am-11:30am and 1:30-3:30pm
- Location: Mitchell Hall room 126 & 130
- What to wear/bring: Bring your health card & mask, wear a short sleeve shirt, and be prepared for a short wait.
Walk/Roll with Queen's (Mondays and Wednesdays from noon-1pm, up to Dec. 9th)
Join a 30 minute outdoor living library walking/rolling program featuring a variety of campus special guests. Get some fresh air and recharge! Register now as spots are limited.
How to Prep Healthy Snacks (Thursdays from noon-12:30pm, Nov. 19th to Dec. 10th)
Join Health Promotion staff and/or Peer Health Educator volunteers for interactive sessions to learn how to prepare a healthy snack while connecting with other students. Wondering or Worrying About Food?
Outdoor Dogs on Campus (Tuesdays from noon-1pm, Nov. 17th to Dec. 8th)
Join our St. John's Ambulance (SJA) Therapy Dog Oscar and his handler John for a walk around campus.
Recreational Run Club (Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30pm)
Join Peer Health Educator volunteers for weekly beginner/intermediate runs if you want to start running, increase your distance, improve your time, and/or simply find some running buddies.
Creating a Customized Self-Care Plan (Dec 10th from 1-2:30pm)
Changing healthy behaviours can be hard, especially during physical distancing, but engaging in positive coping strategies is one of the more effective ways to manage stress. This online session will give you a chance to look at what you are currently doing and allow you to create (or enhance) your own self-care plan. Find out more and register for Creating a Customized Self-Care Plan.
PEGaSUS Support Group for Sexual Violence (Tuesdays at 4pm, starting Jan. 26th, 2021)
This 8-week professionally facilitated group is a safe space for students who have experienced sexual violence. Through support and education, you will get an opportunity to gain skills and strengths that build resiliency and lead to a sense of self-empowerment. Find out more and register for PEGaSUS that starts in the winter 2021 term.
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Contagion Cultures Lecture Series
This series is a Faculty of Arts and Science collaboration which helps to make sense of this pandemic through the expertise and insights of Arts and Science faculty members.
The series is live-streamed on Zoom every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EDT/EST.
Upcoming events:
December 8: No One Left Behind: Fixing the holes in CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) for 21st century income security
Elaine Power, School of Kinesiology & Health Studies/Gender Studies
Craig Berggold, Cultural Studies doctoral student & documentary filmmaker
For more info on the series and to register please visit:
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