Residence Connection

March 2026

Issue 8

A newsletter for parents and supporters of students living in Residence at Queen's University.

Key Dates

March 20–22

No guests permitted in Residence

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 23

Residence closes at 1 pm

Dining halls close at 1 pm

End-of-Term Essentials for Your Student

As the academic term nears its end, this month's edition of Residence Connection focuses on how to support a successful transition for your student with exam support, care packages, and resources for living off-campus in the fall.

Please encourage your student to reach out to their Don or Residence Life Coordinator if they have any questions or concerns as they finish up their first year.

If you have any questions, please contact us at reslife@queensu.ca or 613-533-6790.

Planning for Move-Out

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.

Students must move out by 3 pm on the day following their final exam. Should your student wish to stay beyond this time, they can:

Submit an extension request to stay until Residence closure on April 23 at 1 pm.
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 at the rates posted on our website.

Your student will need to submit an extension or stayover request through the Housing and Ancillary Services Portal up until April 16 at 12 pm noon. The forms are not yet live. They will be able to submit requests up until April 16 at 12 pm noon.

More information about the process will be shared with students in upcoming editions of their weekly newsletter.

Working Toward a Wasteless Move-Out

As move-out approaches, we encourage students to begin decluttering and downsizing their personal spaces with sustainability in mind. They will be able to:

Pack their belongings using free reusable boxes provided at the dining halls, Lazy Scholar, Location 21, and Wally’s.
Bring unexpired, non-perishable food items to designated boxes in residence common rooms, the Lazy Scholar, or Location 21 for donation to the food bank.
Return their GOOD TO GO reusable food containers for a $5 Flex deposit refund.
Participate in the Second-Hand Shuffle from April 20 to May 1. Students can donate their gently used items and pick up available items for free!

More details to come.

Learn more about the Second-Hand Shuffle

Lock In Your Campus Meal Plan Rate for Next Year

Support your student's transition into their next chapter at Queen’s with a Campus Meal Plan.

From April 1 to May 8, students can purchase a Campus Meal Plan* and lock in this year’s rate for September. It’s a simple way to ensure your student has easy access to freshly made meals while focusing on their studies and making the most of campus life.

Watch for April's newsletter for the link to lock in your rate!

View Available Plans

*Meal plan will be active for the 2026–27 academic year.

Bottomless Beverages & Last Dining Hall Meal

Students can purchase a $25 Bottomless Beverage sticker to get free tea and drip coffee refills at participating campus food locations for the entire month of April!

The last dining hall meal on the 2025–26 meal plan is brunch on April 23. All meal plans and/or any TAM portion of unused plans expire at the end of the academic year, are non-refundable, and cannot be carried over into a new term. Flex $ balances do carry over into the 2026–27 academic year.

Exam Study Tips

Student Academic Success Services (SASS) can help your student study smarter and feel prepared for exams. The SASS experts offer one-on-one writing and academic skills appointments, and lots of tips and online resources.

Explore exam resources from SASS

Send Your Student a Care Package or Study Snacks!

Help your student stay focused as they prepare for exams. You can get them a Healthy Study or Munchie Mania box, more Flex $, or surprise them with other nutritious snacks! Pickup is available on-campus.

Shop Campus Gifts

Health Supports and Wellness Services

Students can book an appointment for medical care, mental health services, accessibility support, and/or wellness coaching at Student Wellness Services.
Same day counselling is available Mondays through Fridays from 11 am to 3:30 pm.
Students can also access urgent, emergency, after-hours, and 24/7 health resources.

Is your student planning to live off-campus next year?

The Off-Campus Living Advisor is a great resource to support your student's transition with resources, and guidance on evaluating off-campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, lease advice, and more!
The Off-Campus Housing Resource Package provides support as your student navigates neighbourhood relations, the City of Kingston regulations, tenant rights, living with housemates, and much more.
Community Housing – Queen’s University owned and managed properties in the University District are now renting. Visit the Accommodations Listing Service for more information.
Visit the City of Kingston website to learn about property standards, recycling and garbage collection, and how to open a Utilities Kingston account.
Queen's Hospitality Services provides different off-campus meal plan options, designed to fit unique student needs.

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Catch up on previous issues of Residence Connection here.