2025-26 First-Year Waitlist

Applied to residence, did not pay deposit on time

You can request to be added to the waitlist. Log in to the and click on this icon:

Did not apply to residence

You can apply via the waitlist application. Log in to the and click on this icon:

Students requesting to join or applying to the waitlist will not be able to:

  • Form or participate in roommate groups
  • Apply to Living Learning Communities or Unique Communities

Confirmation of SubÑý¼§Ö±²¥

You will see a confirmation screen if your application/request to join the waitlist is successful. You will receive a confirmation email.

Residence Deposit

Do not pay the residence deposit now. You will be asked to pay the residence deposit if we make you an offer from the waitlist.

Waitlist Position

Your waitlist position will be visible in the Student Residence and Dining portal as of 11 a.m. ET on June 16. 

Residence AdÑý¼§Ö±²¥s is not able to answer questions to ask about your waitlist position before this date.

Waitlist Offers

Due to the high volume of applications we have received, we anticipate making a limited number of offers from the waitlist. Additionally, we anticipate the majority of these offers will be made after August 1, and once the self-selection process has concluded.

We strongly encourage you to explore other housing options, such as off-campus housing. You can do this through the Off-Campus Living Advisor, ( / ocla@queensu.ca).

Students Unsuccessful in the Lottery

If you applied to residence and paid the deposit on time and were notified via email that you were unsuccessful in the lottery, you do not need to apply to, or request to join, the waitlist. You will be automatically added.