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important dates
October
12th - December exams posted to SOLUS
16th - University Day
November
1st - Last day to drop Fall term classes without academic penalty & receive refund 25% of course fee
1st - Registration opens for Summer 2022 courses
11th - Remembrance Day Service – classes cancelled between 10:30 and 11:30 am
11th - Deadline for Pathy Fellowship (see below)
December
3rd - Last day of class
4th - 7th- Fall term study period
8th - 22nd- Fall term final assessments
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December Exam Information |
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You may have a mix of in-person and remote/online courses in your timetable. If there is any in-person section in your timetable all of your proctored exams will be on campus.
Only students who have all their course sections as remote/online will write their proctored exams remotely through Examity.
If you have been scheduled to write in-person you must be available to write on campus during the exam period. Travel should not be scheduled during the official exam session and is not a valid reason for requesting a deferred exam.
If, for some reason, you are unable to make yourself available for their scheduled in-person final exam, you have the option to drop the course without academic penalty by November 1st.
If you experience a serious extenuating circumstance outside of your personal control, that impacts your ability to attend your in-person exam, you can submit a request for academic consideration. An extenuating circumstance is
“a personal circumstance beyond the student’s control that has a direct and substantial impact on the student’s ability to meet essential academic requirements or standards. Extenuating circumstances include but are not limited to a sudden or acute physical or mental illness, serious injury to self or significant others, bereavement, a traumatic event, or other serious personal/family crisis.”
Please note that requests for academic consideration during the exam period require documentation. The typical outcome of an approved academic consideration is an exam deferral. In the rare situation where a deferral is not possible, a student may be granted an early exam or a change of exam location, such as changing from an in-person to a remote exam.
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Exam Conflicts
An Exam Conflict is defined by a student's exam timetable containing any of the following:
- two (2) exams at the same time;
- an exam at the same time as a religious observance; or,
- an exam in three (3) consecutive exam slots containing one 9:00 am, one 2:00 pm, and one 7:00 pm exam
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Coach 2 Coach Para Sport Mentorship Program |
We are looking for:
Apprentices
Coaches with 0-5 years’ experience working with athletes with a disability
Mentors
Coaches with 5+ years’ experience working with athletes with a disability, and who are NCCP trained and/or certified.
Last day to apply is November 7, 2021
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Curious about Queen’s Castle?
Looking to get the inside scoop on what a winter term at the Bader International Study Centre looks like?
Join us for one of our upcoming webinars!
It’s a great opportunity to learn about the BISC’s study abroad experience and hands-on experiential learning opportunities, plus you can hear from the professors!
Study Abroad with the Castle
Looking to get out and add an international perspective to your studies? Join Admission Coordinator Jacob and learn more about the Bader International Study Centre’s Upper Year winter study abroad programs! Get all the details on Queen’s Castle campus, hands-on experiential learning, research opportunities, and the student experience beyond the classroom. Join us and find out what makes the BISC experience unlike any other!
Hear from your Castle Professors
Curious about the BISC’s winter term programs and course clusters? Join the BISC’s expert faculty and Admission Coordinator Jacob to learn more about the BISC’s winter term course offerings and content straight from our instructors. Take the opportunity to meet our faculty, learn what makes the BISC experience so special, and get your questions answered!
Have questions about upcoming events, the Castle’s application process, or winter term programs? I’d be happy help, so send you questions to [email protected]!
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$40,000 in funding for self-directed community project
One year. One project. Unleash your potential
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship provides professional leadership training and support for graduating students to lead a community development project anywhere in the world.
The 12-month fellowship is for graduating students who have:
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the capacity and potential to develop as effective change-agents;
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a meaningful connection with a community of their choosing anywhere in the world; and
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an innovative idea of how this community could be strengthened.
Applications are now open and are due on November 11!
Info Sessions:
- October 7 @ 11 am EST
- October 14 @ 12 pm EST
- October 21 @ 1 pm EST
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This is an annual event focuses on research collaboration with Indigenous communities and hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the School of Graduate Studies. The keynote address for 2021 is by Queen’s Chancellor, the Honorable Murray Sinclair, followed by graduate student presentations and workshop discussions bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics, students, community members and invited guests together.
This year, the Indigenous Research Collaboration Day will be hosted online on Friday, November 5th, and this year’s theme is “Weaving sustainable futures for the generations to come: Insights from Indigenous research.” The event is an opportunity to share experiences about integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals with Indigenous Research perspectives. It will be focusing on three specific Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, and Reduced Inequality.
When: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Virtual
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How the Program Works
The GBV Awareness and Bystander Intervention Certificate Program offers students a collection of workshops to choose from and build their awareness and skills in relation to GBV awareness and Bystander Intervention. Students can choose to just do the workshops they want to, or work towards completing the certificate.
A student will receive a certificate upon completing:
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The 2020-21 General Bursary application can be accessed through the SOLUS Student Centre and is now available. The deadline to apply is October 31.
It is the priority of Queen's University to help those students with the greatest financial difficulty who have the fewest options to secure funding on their own. The Queen's General Bursary is a non-repayable grant available to students in all years of study who have a demonstrated financial need.
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Are you thinking about applying to Medical School? We’ve got some upcoming virtual events that we think would be perfect for you!
Virtual Medical School Symposium
The Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Medical School Symposium on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 from 6:00pm-9:00pm EST.
This exciting event includes:
- Overview of the application process to medical school
- Strategy Session for the MCAT
- Q&A panel of med students and med school graduates
Virtual Mock MCAT Day
Join us for a free practice MCAT with The Princeton Review on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from 9am-4:30pm EST. You will be virtually proctored by one of our awesome reps! After the test, you will get free access to a detailed, interactive score report.
Questions?
Call 1-800-273-8439 ext: 5290
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Princeton Review Team
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Take the survey - have your voice heard! |
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Please take a moment to complete the following survey about the fall term break. The survey will close on October 22, 2021.
Queen’s has tried a few different models for the break and this is the final consultation that will be conducted for Senate to determine the scheduling of a break (if at all) in 2022-2023 and beyond. Here's a link to the Gazette article about this consultation:
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2021 Student Food Experience Survey
Share your experiences and opinions on campus food in the 2021 Student Food Experience Survey.
This is an opportunity to improve student food experiences and to inform future projects that increase access to good food. To thank you for your participation, everyone who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win $25 grocery gift cards.
Please take a few minutes to share your experience and input by October 29, 2021
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ASUS Peer Tutors ASUS Peer Tutoring (APT) is a new and improved service that partners upper-year students who have excelled in courses with students who need some help. At $15 per hour, APT is both the cheapest tutoring service in Kingston, and the highest paying undergraduate job on campus.
PASS Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. The service is designed to ease student transition into university and to promote academic success.
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SASS Student Academic Success Services offers academic support to students who wish to develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. We can help you improve your time management and organization increase your motivation and reduce procrastination. |
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Departmental Tutors Many departments offer tutoring services. Depending on the course, search the Queens website to find the department and tutors available.
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Career Services has resources for you about job searching and careers during this time of physical distancing. Got career questions and not sure where to start?
Drop-in career advising every Monday & Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm
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Kin Tutors is organized by PHEKSA to connect tutors with students in KIN courses. Email PHEKSA to request a tutor. |
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Questions about your Advisement Report? Not sure if you are choosing the right courses for your degree plan? Book an appointment with Vanessa McCourt, your SKHS Academic Advisor! |
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