Your Weekly Update
Residence News
| | Stay up-to-date with all the latest news in Residence and on campus. | | |
|
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
|
|  | |
This issue of your weekly Residence News includes a notice about increasing key charges, events to help you manage academic stress and gather in community, a friendly reminder about this upcoming 'no guest' weekend, and more.
We know it's a busy time of year – please reach out to your Residence Don if you need support or to connect with campus resources.
|
| |
Reminder: No Guests Permitted this Weekend
Here’s a friendly reminder that guests are not permitted in Residence from March 20–22.
Hosting any guests violates your Residence Contract and will result in follow-up from the Residence Conduct Office. A guest is any non-resident of your building, including students living in other residences.
Read your Residence Contract
| |
Help Keep Residences Safe and Secure
Residence is your home. It’s important to ensure only other residents and their invited guests are in your building. Don't let strangers into your building or let anyone 'tailgate' behind you when you come and go. Keep an eye out for propped exterior doors, and if you see one, please close and lock it. Meeting your friends at the main entrance to let them in is a small step that makes a big difference for everyone’s safety.
We all have a responsibility to keep buildings secure. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and call Campus Security at 613 533-6080. Thanks so much for your part in keeping your home and your community safe.
|
Preparing 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.
You must move out by 3 pm on the day following your final exam. Should you wish to stay beyond this time, you 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.
If you're looking for an extension or stayover, you will need to submit a request through the Housing and Ancillary Services Portal. The forms are not yet live. You can submit requests up until April 16 at 12 pm noon.
We will share more information about the process in upcoming editions of the newsletter.
| |
Tips to support a wasteless move-out:
- Pack your belongings in free boxes available at all three dining halls, Lazy Scholar, Location 21, and Wally’s.
- Consider taking items home that you no longer need ahead of time, if possible.
- Set aside some items you want to donate (clothing, shoes, and usable school supplies). In the coming weeks, donation stations will be available to receive unwanted items.
| |
Key Charges Increase as of April 1
Please be aware that lock out, grace period, and lost key charges are increasing as of April 1, 2026. View the new rates in the table below or learn more here.
| | | Key Type | Lock Out | Grace Period | Lost Key | Broken Key | | Electronic Key-Fob | N/A | N/A | $25 | $0 | | Key Set (Metal key rings) | $25 | $25 | $175 | $0 | | |
Upcoming Residence Events
Gather with your Residence community to celebrate Eid, get crafty, and learn strategies to manage academic stress at this busy time of year.
|
Make your Own Magnet
Thursday, March 19
6–7 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Last session of the year! Bring your friends and design your own fridge magnet with paints, stickers and other unique decorations.
| |
Keychain Creations
Monday, March 23
6:30–7:30 pm
Jean Royce Private Dining Room
Last session of the year! Get creative with colours and letter beads to make your own custom beaded keychain.
|
Eid Market
Tuesday, March 24
5:30–7:30 pm
Ban Righ Hall
Join us for a festive Eid Market with student-run businesses, tasty treats, handmade crafts, and activities that celebrate Eid traditions. Whether you’re celebrating or just looking for community spirit, everyone is welcome to enjoy the atmosphere and support fellow students!
|
Juice and Paint
Wednesday, March 25
6:30–7:30 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Last session of the year! Bring your friends and unwind by sipping tasty juice and getting creative with painting or colouring.
|
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.
|
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!
| | What's On in the Dining Halls? |
Happy Nowruz!
Friday, March 20
Dinner at all three dining halls
Join us for a delicious Nowruz-inspired feature in the dining halls tomorrow night.
|
Nutrition Month Pop-Up: Toppings & Sauces Smart Choices
Friday, March 27
Lunch at Leonard dining hall
Stop by to learn how small add‑ins can boost fullness, satisfaction, and nutrition. Check out our hidden‑sugar “sauce awareness” display and grab easy “try this next time” ideas to level up your meals!
|
Be MINDFUL
Throughout Nutrition Month this March
Scan the QR codes around the dining halls and follow @queensfood on Instagram for tips on building balanced plates, mindful eating, and more.
| | |
Are You Observing Passover?
Please ensure you have completed a Food Allergy and Dietary Need form identifying that you keep Kosher and/or observe Passover. The Registered Dietitian will email you directly about dietary accommodations during the observance.
Dietary accommodations are required by March 21. Please email dietitian@queensu.ca.
| | |
Bottomless Beverages Stickers are Back!
Fuel yourself, save money, and reduce single-use waste this exam season by purchasing a Bottomless Beverages sticker. Place it on your own reusable mug and treat yourself to free tea and coffee refills at participating locations across campus!
Stickers are available for pre-sale starting March 23. 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.
|
Remember to Nourish Yourself During Crunch Time
Exams are near, and we know it’s a busy time – but don’t forget to take care of yourself! Taking a break to sit and eat with friends can reduce stress, improve focus, and foster a sense of community. Visit the dining halls to recharge and support your physical and mental well-being.
| | |
Volunteer at the Second-Hand Shuffle
Looking to volunteer between your final exams? Want to help students and keep usable items out of the landfill? Second-Hand Shuffle, Queen’s sustainable move-out event, is looking for volunteers to help make it happen.
Support with tasks such as:
- Item intake
- Helping unload cars/trucks that have arrived with donations
- Sorting and organizing donations
- Cleaning donated items
- Supporting traffic flow
- Interacting with students and community members
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please sign up via our Volunteer Sign-up Form.
Have items to donate? Learn more here.
| |
Connect with the OCLA Student Team
Come and 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 23, 4–6 pm, Victoria Hall
Thursday, March 26, 12–3:30 pm, Victoria Hall
|
| Residence Society (ResSoc) | |
ResSoc Fee Referendum 2025–2026
ResSoc is holding a referendum to gather student feedback on a proposed fee increase. Your vote will help decide the future of ResSoc and the services it provides to residence students.
ResSoc fees support activities such as bursaries, game tables, and community events throughout the year. By participating, you help determine what resources and opportunities can continue to be offered in residence.
Check out our website for a short video that provides more context to help you make an informed decision.
Students who participate in the referendum will also be entered to win one of twenty $15 Amazon gift cards.
| | |
ResSoc’s Annual General Assembly
Sunday, March 22, 7 pm
Victoria Hall A011
ResSoc’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) is coming up, and we’d love to see you there! The AGA is an opportunity for residence students to hear about the work ResSoc has done over the past year, learn about upcoming initiatives, and play a direct role in shaping the future of residence life.
| |
Participate in U-Flourish
Tell us what you need to succeed at Queen’s. The U-Flourish Well-Being & Academic Success Survey is a study that aims to better understand and address the needs of university students across Canada and the UK over time.
The survey is open from March 16 to April 6, 2026. Participants can redeem one free hot or iced tea/coffee from Common Ground or The Brew during the survey period. You also enter a prize draw for the chance to win one of five iPads!
Check your Queen’s email for the link and learn more here.
| | | | |
