Queen's COVID-19 Website – Updated for fall 2020

Student Affairs Support Services – How to access services for fall/winter 2020-21

Get Your Student Card! 

Make sure we can mail you your photo ID student card (for new students), or validation sticker (for upper-years) – another reason we need your fall address! Learn more

The university has implemented initiatives and process changes to help smooth out tuition and fee payments, awards disbursement and registration processes. See the list and review the 2020-21 Guide to Registration and Fees.

Looking for a 2020-21 Queen’s "Verification of Enrolment?" 

If you need this document to access funds from your RESP, you can get it in SOLUS. Learn more. 

About your Ancillary Fees 

The university, the AMS and SGPS have reviewed 2020-21 ancillary fees and have made initial adjustments 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.

Visit the Student Awards website for timely information about financial aid programs, including government student assistance, Queen’s general bursary (the application opens September 7), and work study programs (fall/winter applications due September 14). 

You will need to apply – find out what you need to do and when.

You will need institutional endorsement. The internal deadline to apply is September 4. Learn more.

Requesting Transfer Credit 

The last day to request transfer credit assessment for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureat, GCE A Levels and university-level courses is December 31, 2020. To have your transfer credits assessed, for courses you took prior to attending Queen's, it is your responsibility to complete the online form and submit it no later than December 31, 2020. We are unable to process late requests. 

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

Register to join Student Wellness Services and Athletics & Recreation for a live webinar that will give you strategies to stay motivated and let you know what is available to you as a student on- or off-campus. 

Book a remote healthy lifestyle appointment with one of our Health Promotion staff who can help you develop an individualized action plan. 

Several campus food locations will be open this fall with COVID-19 protocols in place. 

The Swipe It Forward Queen's program helps ensure students in need have access to food. We also have a campus and community food resources webpage, and the AMS Food Bank has resumed operating on a limited capacity. 

START-UP Transition to University Program  

Students registered with Accessibility Services (QSAS) can join START-UP to receive individualized and group support during the transition from high school to university. Learn how to use your strengths to be productive in this new learning environment. For more information and to register, email accessibility.services@queensu.ca.

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.

Student Academic Success Services (SASS) has new online resources to support remote learning and will continue to offer 1:1 online appointments with writing, learning strategies, and English as Additional Language specialists and peer writing assistants. Watch for 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. Visit the SASS website, review our FAQs or email academic.succss@queensu.ca

Check out information and advice from Queen’s IT Services about remote learning

Living in Kingston?  

It’s your community; keep it safe! We have developed some important resources for you and your housemates:

If you need assistance navigating university supports and resources, connect with a staff member ready to help! Email supportservices@queensu.ca.

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! 

Contact one of our chaplains or email chaplain@queensu.ca to arrange an online or phone support session. Online weekly programming starts soon! Visit our Facebook page or website for info!

Your Home Away From Home for Indigenous Students! 

Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre is offering online programming and services all fall, 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.

The Ban Righ Centre offers personal, academic, and financial support for mature woman-identified students. Access remote one-on-one advising, group Zoom drop-ins, and more. Contact us at banrighcentre@queensu.ca, or follow us on Facebook 

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 join critical and creative conversations with a specific focus on questions concerning equity, diversity, and inclusion; community dialogue; and resilience.