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First-Year Foundation: Your Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s Experience Begins Here 

June 16, 7:30–8:30 pm ET

Coming Soon: Link to Register 

Wondering what your next steps are now that you are officially a Queen's student? Join our team of upper-year student leaders to learn about the First-Year Foundation program at the Student Experience Office - here to support your transition, help you build your community, and find your path to success. You'll learn about all the opportunities available for you starting this summer, including both summer and fall orientation, mentorship programs, online resources, and more!  

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students 
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend 

Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) 

June 18, 6–7 pm ET 

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Are you interested in learning about accessibility resources and disability supports available at 91��Ƭ��? Join our informative webinar with Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS). QSAS is committed to supporting students who experience disability-related barriers to their academics. This session will provide valuable information about QSAS services and explain how the accommodation process works. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students 
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend 

Supporting Your First-Generation Student  

July 6, 6–7 pm ET 

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Parents - if you did not attend college or university in Canada, you may have additional questions and concerns about your students' upcoming start at Queen's. Join Cathy Keates, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, who has worked with university students for over 25 years and was also a first-generation university student herself, for a discussion about some common experiences of being the first in a family to attend university and what can be helpful for you to know as parents and supporters. Leave with the confidence that you can be a great support to your student, whether you've had a university experience yourself or not.  

✅ Open to all parents, families, and supporters of first-generation students 

Residence Self-Selection 

July 8, 6–7 pm ET 

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Are you living in Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s residence this fall? Join us to learn more about the self-selection process, key deadlines, and next steps. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the Residence Admissions team about self-selection.  

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall  
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend

Living Off-Campus 

July 9, 6–7 pm ET 

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Do you have questions or concerns about living off-campus this year? If you feel uncertain about where to start, be sure to attend this webinar. You will be introduced to the Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA), who will explain how to navigate rentals, choose your housemates, handle applications and lease agreements, and understand the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. You will also meet Nada, the Student Lead of the First-Year Off-Campus Community, who will share what we have planned this summer to connect with other off-campus students and ways to assist with your social transition to Kingston. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who are planning on living off-campus in their first year 
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend 

Academic Success and Well-Being at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s 

July 23, 1:30–2:30 pm ET 

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Your first year at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s is more than just lectures and late-night studying — it 91��Ƭ�� ’s a journey of balance, growth, and support. 

Join us for Academic Success and Wellbeing at Queen's, a webinar that introduces you to two of the most important campus resources for your transition: Student Academic Success Services (SASS) and Student Wellness Services. Discover how your wellbeing and academic performance go hand in hand, and get expert tips on building healthy habits, managing stress, and staying on track — inside and outside the classroom. 

Parents and supporters — we encourage you to attend too! This session will provide valuable insight into how Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s helps students thrive academically and personally. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students 
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend

Navigating University as a First-Generation Student  

July 28, 6–7 pm ET

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Being the first in your family to go to university is exciting! It also comes with some unique challenges and opportunities. In this webinar, you'll hear from Taylor Liggett (she/her), Coordinator, Access & Inclusion Support, and a current first-generation student about the resources available to help you start your journey with confidence.  

✅ Open to all incoming first-year, first-generation students

Living in Residence 

August 5, 6–7 pm ET 

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Join Residence Life and Services to find out more about what to expect in residence: residence priorities, how we provide support, your residence meal plan, and the events and opportunities we offer to help you find community. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall  
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend 

Getting Involved at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s 

August 6, 1:30–2:30 pm ET 

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Looking to meet new people, build your skills, and make the most of your time at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s? Join us for the Getting Involved at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s webinar — your guide to student life outside the classroom. 

Hear from student leaders, clubs, and campus organizations about how to get involved, volunteer, and take on leadership roles. Whether you’re into student government, intramurals, activism, arts, or just looking to try something new, this session will show you what 91��Ƭ�� ’s out there and how to take the first step. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students

Residence Move-In 

August 12, 6–7 pm ET 

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Join us to learn more about the residence move-in process for this year. We will discuss getting to campus, key pickup, what to bring, how move-in works, and other considerations for the big day. 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students who have a guaranteed space in residence this fall 
✅ Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend 

Fall Orientation 

August 18, 7:30–8:30pm ET 

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Discover more about Fall Orientation at Queen's! Dive into what Fall Orientation is all about and learn about University and Faculty Orientation. Fall Orientation marks the beginning of your journey on campus. To help prepare you, the AMS Orientation Coordinator and University Orientation Student Lead will discuss what to expect and highlight all the key features of the Fall Orientation period! Don't miss this essential guide to your Queen's experience! 

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students

Q&A with Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s Students 

August 20, 8:30–9:30am ET 

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Join this Q&A session with current Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s students to learn more about their experiences!  

✅ Open to all incoming first-year students

Need to Know Information for Parents and Supporters 

August 31, 6–7pm ET 

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Join Cathy Keates, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, and upper-year students for their advice on how you can support your student's transition to university life at Queen's. Get your pre-arrival questions answered, and learn how to stay connected to the campus community throughout the year! 

✅ Open to all parents, families, and supporters of incoming first-year students 

Arts and Science

(Includes Kinesiology and Computing)

BHSc 1st Year Course Registration Webinar 

July 13, 1:30–2:30 pm ET 

This session will be recorded and available to access in the BHSc incoming student newsletter. 

BHSc Student Life Session 

July 14, 1:30–2:30 pm ET 

(This session will not be recorded). 

Unsure of how to enroll in courses or what prerequisites you may need for your degree plan? Join Dr. Nikki Philbrook (Program Director) & Alana Korczynski (Programs Manager) and current BHSc students to review the course registration process. 

Join the current Health Sciences Society President and Orientation Head as they welcome you to the BHSc community! This session allows incoming students to connect with upper-year BHSc students and ask them any questions they have about the program and student life at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s in small breakout rooms. 

Concurrent Education - All Your Questions Answered!

July 14, 6–7 pm ET 

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Welcome to Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s Nursing 

July 15, 1:30–2:30 pm ET 

Welcome to Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s School of Nursing. Join us for a session to learn more about what you can expect while a nursing student at Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s.

Commerce Intro Session for Students & Supporters 

July 16, 7–9 pm ET

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Surviving and Thriving in First-Year Engineering 

Option 1: July 16, 6–7 pm ET 

Option 2: July 17, 8–9 am ET 

(Recording will be available afterward) 

Discover your Discipline: Exploring Engineering Paths 

Option 1: July 17, 6–7 pm ET 

Option 2: July 18, 8–9 am ET  

(Recording will be available afterward)  

Wondering what first-year Engineering is really like? Join upper-year students as they share honest advice about Orientation Week, academics, student life, and the resources that will help you succeed. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and whatever nerves you have now (trust me, we all felt the same way before we started).  

There is no single “right” engineering discipline, just different paths, projects, and possibilities. Join upper-year students as they share what drew them to their programs, what surprised them after choosing, and where their degrees have taken them through internships, research, design teams, and more. If you are still deciding or if you already know what you want to do, this is a great chance to hear what each path looks like from students who have been in your shoes.