Important messages, dates and news from the Faculty office.
Important Dates

Thursday February 25, 2021 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Majors Night

Friday March 5, 2021
Last date to drop Winter Term and multi-term classes
(financial deadline extended to March 5)

Sunday March 7, 2021
Last date to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for the April examination session


withdrawWithdrawing from a winter term 2021 course and winter exam schedule

In response to requests the date has been extended by which undergraduate students may drop a winter term course without financial penalty. The date has changed to Friday, March 5. This provides undergraduate students more time and flexibility to settle into the term and make any adjustments to their winter term course load, as needed. This aligns with the last date to drop without academic penalty and is the same extension granted to students for the fall 2020 term.

For more information see the Registrar homepage under Winter 2021 Process Changes and Deadline Adjustments.

Your winter term exam schedule is now available in your SOLUS Student Centre. Please review your exams dates and times carefully. Please do not make any travel or personal plans of any kind during your scheduled exams as personal plans do not qualify as extenuating circumstances.   Information on exams, including what to do if you have an exam conflict can be found here: Examinations | University Registrar (queensu.ca)
coffeeCoffee and Conversation with the Dean

As the anniversary of the closure of campus and the move to remote teaching, learning, and working is approaching, we would like to recognize the day and to invite you to join Dean Barbara Crow and your fellow classmates and colleagues for a break and a conversation on Zoom from 10:30-11:30 am (EST) on March 12, 2021. This is meant to be an informal conversation, where we reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. We would like to chat with you about the things that we have come to appreciate even more, the things we have just let go, and the things we have missed the most and look forward to in the future. Please register now and join us!

townhallReminder - Town Hall with Dean Barbara Crow and Dr. Wendy Craig

Please join Dean Barbara Crow, Dr. Wendy Craig (Psychology), the Faculty of Arts and Science Senior Leadership Team, and your fellow students, staff, and faculty members for a Town Hall from 3:00-4:30 on Wednesday, February 24.

The Town Hall is intended to be a time for us to check-in with one another, to speak about the impacts of COVID on our community and planning for the future, and to recognize that it is Pink Shirt Day, the annual day when Canadians are asked to take a stand against bullying and to make that stance public by including an article of pink clothing in their ensemble.

Dr. Craig conducted research on the impact of the pandemic on our community this past fall through a series of Thought Exchanges and will present an overview of the results, and along with Dean Crow will take questions and listen to your suggestions on how we can continue to support our people as we navigate the pandemic together.

In addition, Dr. Craig's research focuses on bullying, victimization, healthy relationships, and knowledge mobilization and she examines bullying and victimization from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Not only has Wendy received countless awards and accolades, she is a rock star researcher who has advised Lady Gaga on a bullying prevention project for her Born this Way Foundation and appeared on television with Oprah Winfrey.  She would be happy to answer any questions you might have about her research and experience.

Everyone is welcome at our Town Hall. We would like to listen to you, respond to any questions you may have, and offer you the opportunity to take a stand against bullying and to connect with our community.  We also encourage you to join us in wearing an article of pink clothing.


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
majorsReminder - Majors Night

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 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm EST. 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.

The event this year will be taking place via OnQ/Zoom. You will automatically be enrolled in the course a day before the event. To access all of the departments, you will enter the course in between the time of 4:00 to 7:00 pm EST and you will have a variety of Zoom links to choose from.

ussrfReminder - Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships

The Vice-Principal (Research) portfolio is seeking applicants for the Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships (USSRF) program. This annual summer program offers opportunities for students to engage with research-based learning and develop their research and presentation skills.

USSRF primarily focuses on the promotion of research in the field of social sciences, humanities, and/or creative arts. This year, the program is offering a minimum of 21 fellowships at a value of $6,000 each.

Program applications are available on the Vice-Principal (Research) website 
and must be submitted by 9:00 am EST Monday, March 1


Contact Traci Allen (allent@queensu.ca) for more details.
leaderReminder - Nominate an outstanding student leader

Do you know peers who are active in their communities and/or who are amazing leaders at Queen's? Nominate them for a 
Student Recognition Award! The nomination deadline for the three awards is March 1.
passReminder - Apply to become a Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) Advisor

Want to give back to the Queen's community? Interested in supporting your fellow students in their academic journey at Queen's? Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. The service is designed to ease student transition into university and to promote academic success. Peer Advisors address common questions and concerns (scheduling, plan requirements, SOLUS, and selecting courses) during confidential, non-judgmental advising sessions.

Apply to become a Peer Academic Support Service Advisor. Applications are due March 12 at 11:59pm EST.
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