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December 4, 2025
Issue 19
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Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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December 1 – January 9
Residence Life and Services hiring – applications open
December 2–19
Exam Quiet Hours in effect (22 hours daily – courtesy hours from 7–9 pm)
December 5–20
Fall Term final exams (exam schedule posted on SOLUS)
December 8
Last day to order packages to Residence to ensure receipt before Winter Break closure
December 11
Winter Term Residence fees posted to SOLUS
December 14
Last day to submit forms to extend your stay in Residence beyond 3 pm the day after your last exam, or to remain over Winter Break closure – 11:59 pm deadline
December 19
Exam Quiet Hours end at 5 pm;
All mail and package deliveries to Residence end at 7 pm
December 20
Queen's Residences close at noon;
Last dining hall meal served in Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls
January 4
Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls reopen for dinner
January 5
Winter Term classes begin
January 10
Winter Term Residence fees due
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Exam season is here!
Good luck as you head into your first exam period at Queen’s! You’ve worked hard all term; now it’s time to finish strong.
We’re here to support you through the final stretch of 2025 with academic resources, study planning tools, and strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
Looking ahead to 2026, we’re thrilled to announce that applications for next year’s Residence Dons, Residence Program Assistants, and Front Desk staff are now open!
Find all the details and more in this week’s newsletter.
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Smart Cookies Get Cookies!
First-year Gaels, you've got this. Embrace the challenge, trust in your hard work, and remember – you're stronger than you think. We believe in you!
Stop by the front desk for a little study treat (gluten-free options available) while supplies last.
Where:
- Victoria Hall
- Watts Hall
- Jean Royce Hall
When:
- December 9, 9 am
- December 12, 11 am
- December 14, 11 am
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Work in Residence next year!
Applications for Residence jobs are officially OPEN! Join our incredible team for the 2026–27 academic year. We're currently looking for Residence Dons, Residence Program Assistants, and Front Desk Representatives.
Applications close on January 9.
Not sure which role would suit you best? Take our leadership quiz to find out!
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Apply with confidence
We’ve partnered with Queen's Career Services to provide valuable guidance as you apply to student Residence job opportunities.
Interview Strategies Workshop
January 14, 5–6 pm, in-person or Zoom – Register Here
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Reminder: Winter Break & Stayover Requests
To maintain a quiet study environment for all students during the exam period, you are required to leave Residence by 3 pm the day after writing your last scheduled exam, or by noon on Saturday, December 20 at the latest.
If you need to extend your Residence stay beyond 3 pm on the day after your last exam, or if you need to stay over the break, please go to the Residence and Dining Portal to fill out one or both of the below forms by December 14, 11:59 pm:
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Residence Extension Request – to request to remain in Residence past 3 pm on the day after your last exam
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Residence Stayover Form – to request to stay in Residence over the break (for some or all of the time between noon on December 20 and January 3)
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Changes to Front Desk Hours
Front Desks will gradually close throughout December and will be closed from December 23 at 3 pm to January 3 at 7 am.
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Residence Conduct Corner
Amnesty Period for Return of University/Other Property: December 1–12
The amnesty period to return damaged and stolen university property continues until Friday, December 12.
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 December 1–12, 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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Help Us Pick the Prizes!
Our Residence Satisfaction Survey is coming up soon and we want to make it worth your while! In the past, we’ve given away AirPods, a mountain bike, and meal plans. This year, we’re shaking things up.
Vote for your favourite option below!
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Before you go...
Power Down, Lock Up!
Be sure to close your windows, turn off the lights, and unplug any appliances before you leave (please be mindful of fridge thawing).
Are you GOOD TO GO?
No one likes a stinky room! Before you leave campus, don’t forget to swap your GOOD TO GO reusable container for a carabiner.
Secure your ResNet Connection
Using a wireless router in your room? Add a strong password to your router to protect your ResNet connection and keep your Residence community safe. If you are not sure how to do this, we can help – Contact IT Services.
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Exam Period Hours of Operations
Reminder that dining locations will operate on adjusted hours starting December 5. Remember to plan ahead!
The last meal before Winter Break closure will be brunch at Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls on December 20. The first meal back will be dinner at Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls on January 4.
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Stay Fuelled with Bottomless Beverages
Whether you’re a coffee drinker or tea-lover, save money and support sustainability on campus this exam season! Purchase your Bottomless Beverage sticker at a participating location for $25, place it on your reusable mug, and treat yourself to free unlimited tea and drip coffee until December 20.*
Participating locations: The Lazy Scholar, Location 21, Wally's, MC2, Student Street Express, Jean Royce Barista, Goodes Café, and The Library Cafe.
*Please see adjusted December hours of operation to plan ahead.
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Smoothie Bike Pop-Up at Leonard
Wednesday, December 10
11:15 am–12:45 pm
Leonard dining hall
Swing by Leonard dining hall for a refreshing green smoothie – blended by your pedal power. Hop on the smoothie bike, get those legs moving, and enjoy a delicious, freshly made drink to fuel you through exams!
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SASS’s Exam Study Schedule is here!
Prepare, study, and succeed this exam season with online tools from Student Academic Success Services (SASS)!
Download this year’s exam study schedule template, explore tips for managing test anxiety, and access even more resources to keep you on track.
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Manage Exam Stress
Get strategies from Student Wellness Services to manage stress and manage your mood.
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Looking for a Study Spot?
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All students are welcome to study at Queen's International Centre (QUIC) throughout December. Mitchell Hall 208, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.
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QTBIPoC students (queer, transgender, Black, Indigenous, and/or students of colour) can study at the Yellow House Rideau location. Monday to Friday, 10 am–4 pm, Rideau Building, third floor (207 Stuart St).
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Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (4D) welcomes Indigenous students to stop by and study throughout December. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, 144-146 Barrie St.
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The Student Experience Office (SEO) is open for quiet study time Monday to Friday, December 3–19, 1–3:30 pm, JDUC 216.
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December 6th Memorial Ceremony
December 6, 11 am–1 pm
Beamish-Munro Hall Atrium
Please join the Queen's Engineering Society to honour the 14 women who were killed in the École Polytechnique Massacre in 1989, and to observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This memorial serves as an opportunity to pay tribute to their memories while reflecting on the broader impact of the tragedy.
Open to all, there will be a Rose Ceremony, speeches, a highlight of the Art Memorial, and special performances by the Caledonias Acapella Group. A catered reception will follow, providing a chance to connect and reflect.
Please email vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca if you will be attending.
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Stay Connected
Stay in the loop! Visit the Residence 2025-2026 OnQ Calendar for campus-wide events to warm your spirit. Find the calendar under the Communications tab.
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Queen’s Community Housing Listings
Did you know that Queen’s owns and operates housing steps from campus? Check out Community Housing property locations here.
Available housing options will be posted to the Accommodation Listing Service on December 4.
For more information, visit the Community Housing website or contact community.housing@queensu.ca.
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Housing Resource Fair (Winter Edition)
January 22, 1–4 pm
Wallace Hall, John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC)
Save the date! Meet local property managers, landlords, the Off-Campus Living Advisors team and the AMS Housing Resource Centre team. More details to come.
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