Student AffairsCongratulations on becoming a Queen’s student!
We are excited to welcome you to the Queen’s community in the fall and want to provide you with opportunities to start your experience early. Join us for exclusive First-Year Foundation programming that starts this summer and gives you online opportunities to build your community, support your transition, and find your path to success.
- To register for live webinars and find out about student-run events, visit the FYF calendar
- To engage with our 24/7 transition resources, check out Next Steps, the FYF 100 course, and our programs below
- To connect with an upper-year mentor, sign up for QSuccess
Check out each program below to see how you can start your Queen's experience early!
Explore the programs below to learn more about how to make your transition to Queen’s a successful one.
Next Steps
From setting up your Queen’s email to managing your finances in SOLUS, check out the Next Steps website to ensure you are prepared for your first year.
FYF 100 onQ Course
This preparation course is a self-directed set of modules to assist in your transition to Queen’s. The course includes critical information to ease your transition and give you a head start as a Gael!
Off-Campus (First-Year OCC)
Are you living off-campus this year? Join the First-Year Off-Campus Community (First-year OCC) program to help ease your transition into the Queen’s community and meet other first-year students living off-campus.
SOAR: Summer Orientation
Join us for Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR)! This free, online summer orientation program is for all incoming first-year students and their parents and supporters.
QSuccess
Register and self-match with a QSuccess mentor who can help you with the transition from high school to university and provide helpful advice.
University Orientation
University Orientation is open for all incoming students and free to participate. Join us for your first few days on campus for a campus tour and first official welcome as a Queen’s student!
Explore the First-Year Foundation Calendar to discover upcoming events, key deadlines, and everything you need to make the most of your first year.
Parents and Supporters
Are you a parent or supporter of a first-year student? Check out the Parents and Supporters page to find our how you can support your student this summer.
View resources for parents/supporters