Congratulations! You've made the decision to spend the next few years studying at Queen's University. We think that’s the right decision and we're excited you are joining our community! This website will be your resource to ensure you are prepared for your first year at Queen’s, make sure to check back often as we will be posting updates throughout the summer.

Most programs and courses will be delivered remotely for the fall term due to the ongoing pandemic. We want to reassure you that Queen’s has been delivering exceptional online education for decades and we have the expertise to ensure the remote learning experience retains the highest quality of teaching, course content and community experience. For up-to-date COVID-19 related information, please visit the Coronavirus COVID-19 Information website.

Central to the quality of the Queen’s experience is the connection to community, and we have a summer of opportunities to connect you with peers and prepare you for fall studies!

All incoming undergraduate students can follow the following Next Steps check list, however, BISC students can visit the BISC Next Steps website and International students can visit the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) website for more specific information.

Next Steps

1. Set up your NetID

Your NetID and password give you access to online services and resources offered by Queen’s. Your NetID will never change, but you should change your NetID password often. A strong NetID password ensures that both your personal information and university resources are protected.

>> Learn more about managing your NetID

View the New Student IT Guide Make your transition an easy one, and view the New Student IT Guide to help get you started. View information about technology, resources, and services available to students. >> Read the New Student IT Guide

2. Set up your Queen's Email

Queen’s Email Service – Office 365 As a new Undergraduate Student, your email service was provisioned in mid-June. Now you have access to Office 365 and a full suite of collaboration tools and applications. You will have received an email with information about your Queen's email account. Log in and make sure everything is set up to your satisfaction. From this point forward, Queen's will only communicate with you via your Queen's email account, so be sure to continue checking it regularly! >> Log on to your Queen's email

>> Set up your Queen's email on your phone

Read your Guide to Registration and Fees and student card photo email The Guide is put out by the Office of the University Registrar and contains detailed information on the registration process, a listing of fees and how to make payment, as well as photo submission guidelines for student card production. You will have received an email from the Registrar's Office on July 6 with a link to the guide and more information. >> Read the Guide to Registration and Fees

3. Residence

Residence is planning for up to 50% occupancy for the Fall term. All eligible students who met the residence deadline for application and payment have received direct communication from Residence regarding next steps. More information can be found on our Residence website.

Watch for your residence room offer - deadline August 6 Students who received an offer for a fall residence space will receive an email with a specific room assignment. August 6 is the deadline to accept offers for a residence space beginning fall 2020.

Residence Move-In If you're living in residence, move in will begin on August 30 and will continue for multiple days. Specific dates for each student will be communicated in August. >> Learn more about the move-in process

Living off campus If you are looking for housing in Kingston for 2020-21 and if you have questions about your lease, landlord, roommates, etc., support is available through Student Community Relations. >> Connect with Student Community Relations

4. Summer Transition Programs

There are three transition programs we are offering over the summer to get you ready for your first year at Queen's: SOAR, QSucess and SOAR Studies.

Review content from Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) The information available in the SOAR course in onQ will remain online until the end of April 2021 for you to reference throughout your first year. Recordings of past webinars can be accessed through the ‘Webinar Recordings’ module. Please note that discussion forums have been closed, and the course will no longer be monitored or updated. >>Visit www.onq.queensu.ca and sign in with your NetID and password to access all SOAR content!

QSuccess - Register for an Upper-Year Mentor Start the year off on the right foot. Stay strong throughout the year. Register to be matched with a Q Success mentor who can help you with the transition from high school to university and provide helpful advice. >> Register here!

SOAR Studies - Prep To Get You Ready SOAR Studies will help you hone your academic skills for a successful first term. Led by your faculty/school, and supported by Student Academic Success Services, these short, free online modules, courses, tutorials and other materials and resources will help you prepare effectively for new academic expectations. Learn skills and approaches for effective time management, note taking, exam and essay preparation. You can also review academic material essential to your area of study. >> Learn more!

Parents and Supporters at SOAR We have designed content specifically for parents and supporters to help them support their student’s transition to university. Beginning July 6, information about upcoming sessions that parents and supporters are invited to attend will be posted to our Parents and Supporters page. >> Check out all Parents and Supporters SOAR events

5. Financial Assistance

Complete your Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) Application Submit your OSAP application now to ensure funding is available by September 1. >> Apply for OSAP

>> Do not report your Queen’s awards on your OSAP application – >> Do not report your Queen’s awards on your OSAP application – learn more

Complete your provincial/territorial Student Government Assistance Application If you reside in another province/territory, check the government student assistance website where you reside for information about when the application is available and further information about how to report any awards you have received. Apply as soon as you can to ensure your funding is available by September 1. >> Apply for governmental financial assistance outside of Ontario