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Residence News
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March 29
Get It Done
April 3
Last day to order mail to residence to ensure pickup before mail depot closure
April 4–23
Exam Quiet Hours in effect (22 hours daily – courtesy hours from 7–9 pm)
April 6
Winter term classes end
April 9–23
Winter term final exams
April 20 – May 1
Second-Hand Shuffle
April 23
Residence, dining halls, and mail depot close at 1 pm
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With just over a week of classes left, the end of the academic year is in sight.
In this week’s newsletter, you'll find key details on move-out deadlines, mail depot closures, academic support resources, and events around campus (Queer Prom, anyone?).
At Queen's, we offer many resources across campus to support your well-being and help you define and strive towards academic success. Remember, your Don can always help direct you if you're not sure where to go.
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Planning for Move-Out
It’s hard to believe your time in residence is coming to an end soon! We encourage you to prepare for move-out ahead of time.
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You must move out of residence by 3 pm the day following your last scheduled exam to maintain a quiet study environment for all students during the exam period.
- All residences close at 1 pm on April 23.
- If you’re writing an exam on April 22, you must leave by 1 pm on April 23.
- The last dining hall meal will be brunch on April 23. Dining halls will close at 1 pm.
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Stayover and Extension Requests
Queen's Residences will close on April 23 at 1 pm, with Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls also closing at 1 pm that day.
You must move out by 3 pm on the day following your final exam. Should you wish to stay beyond this time, you can:
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Submit an extension request to stay until Residence closure on April 23 at 1 pm.
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Submit a stayover request to stay in Residence until April 26 at 12 pm noon. After this time, students will be required to relocate to Summer Accommodation.
If you're looking for an extension or stayover, you will need to submit a request through the new Housing and Ancillary Services Portal. You can submit requests up until April 16 at 12 pm noon.
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Mail Depot: End-of-Year Deadlines and Closure Details
As the end of the term approaches, please keep these dates in mind to help you plan ahead.
- Last day to order packages: April 3
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Mail depot closure: April 23 at 1 pm. All parcels must be picked up by this time. Any items not collected by this deadline will be returned to the sender.
If you have any questions, please contact resmaildepot@queensu.ca.
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Upcoming Residence Events
We’re sharing programs to support your academic success and well-being in this busy time. You’ve got this!
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Drop In: Beating Academic Stress
Thursday, March 26
6–7pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
De-stress for success! Learn simple strategies to manage academic pressure and feel more in control as we wrap up the semester.
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Get It Done
Sunday, March 29
12–7 pm
Mitchell Hall 215
Join Student Academic Success Services (SASS) for a day of effective studying. Peer and professional staff will be on hand to help you complete assignments, write papers, start prepping for exams, or work on anything else you need help with. Snacks and drinks provided!
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Amnesty Period for Return of University/Other Property: March 30 to April 13
We need your help to maintain the wonderful community we've built together. Unfortunately, we've had a few incidents of university property being damaged or stolen in our residence buildings this year. Not only does this show disrespect to your peers, but it also puts an extra burden on our hardworking Facilities staff who keep our spaces safe and clean.
We're counting on you to retrieve these items! If you've come across any stolen or damaged items, we invite you to return them to the Residence Conduct & Support Office in Victoria Hall C110 – no questions asked.
The return period is from March 30 to April 13, Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1–4 pm. After this period, any stolen or damaged items found will lead to sanctions and restitution charges to cover repair costs. Remember, you're responsible for your residence room and everything inside it, no matter how those items got there.
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Bottomless Beverage stickers are available for pre-sale!
Throughout April, treat yourself to bottomless refills of tea and coffee when you buy a $25 Bottomless Beverages sticker and place it on your reusable mug. Enjoy your favourite beverages, stay hydrated, and reduce single-use packaging waste!
Stickers are available for pre-sale now, and complimentary tea and coffee refills start April 1.
Participating locations: The Lazy Scholar, Location 21, MC2, Goodes Café, Wally’s, Jean Royce Barista, and The Library Café.
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Spring Bake Shop Pop-Up
Wednesday, April 1
Lunch at Ban Righ dining hall
Our talented Bake Shop team is preparing for another fun and delicious pop-up. Enjoy delicious treats made from scratch and taste the love and passion in every item!
See all upcoming events on the Dining Event Calendar.
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Food Location Hours Update
As we approach the end of the academic year, there will be changes to the hours of operation for campus retail food locations and dining halls. Please visit our Hours at a Glance page to stay in the loop and plan your snacks and meals in advance!
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Chag Pesach Sameach – Happy Passover
If you are observing Passover and you require dietary accommodations, please email dietitian@queensu.ca.
You may request disposable plates/cutlery from the cashier.
On the first and last two days of Passover, students who are refraining from using technology may hold up their cards as an alternative to the manual swipe for access.
Queen’s Hospitality Services does not have a Kosher kitchen. You may request that meals be prepared using additional precautions with select ingredients (i.e. select Kosher animal proteins) that arrive onsite, packaged, and Kosher-certified, as per the manufacturer's label.
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Making the transition to off-campus living?
The Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA) office offers resources and support with navigating neighbourhood relations, City of Kingston regulations, tenant rights, living with housemates, and more.
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Come meet the Off-Campus Student Support Team from the OCLA office. They can share resources with you and answer your questions about living off-campus.
Monday, March 30, 5:30–8:30 pm, Victoria Hall
Wednesday, April 1, 3:30–7 pm, Ban Righ East Foyer
Thursday April 2, 1–3:30 pm, Victoria Hall
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Queer Prom 2026: 80s/90s Throwback!
Thursday, April 2
7–10 pm
John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC), Wallace Hall
Join the AMS Social Issues Commission and ASUS Equity for a night to celebrate our community, have a catered dinner, experience fantastic entertainment, and dance the night away to some 80s/90s throwbacks and your favourite queer hits.
Purchase your tickets for $25 here. If the ticket cost may be a challenge, please consider applying for the AMS Student Experience Bursary.
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Academic support – exam study schedule, workshops, strategies, and more
Although this time of year can be stressful, Student Academic Success Services (SASS) offers lots of support to help you do your best.
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