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September 10, 2026
Issue 6
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Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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September 5–13
Fall Orientation
September 4–14
No guests permitted between 12 am midnight and 8 am daily
September 10
Tricolour Open House, 5–8 pm, Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC)
September 13
UNI 103: Residence Building-Wide Meetings – check with your Don for timing and location
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Your Queen's journey has begun – by now, you would have had your first classes, met your Don and some floormates, and had two floor meetings.
In this issue, you will find important updates on receiving mail, tips on staying safe while having fun, and the latest events and news in Residence and on campus!
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Extra Mail Depot hours – we're working hard to get your mail and parcels to you!
We receive a high volume of parcels in the first month of the academic year, and our team works hard to process all parcels within 48 hours.
To ensure you receive your items on time, the Mail Depot will be open for distribution for two weekends this month: September 12–13, and September 19–20.
Visit our website for Mail Depot hours, address formatting guides, and learn more about the pick-up process.
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Upcoming Residence Events
We have an exciting line-up of events to kick off the year! Never miss a beat – bookmark the Residence Event Calendar to stay in the loop.
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Get Game Ready!
Friday, September 11
4–6 pm
All three dining halls
Join us at the dining halls for a pep rally – let's get ready for the 7 pm Soccer Game at Richardson Stadium! We will also have a first-year-only raffle ticket that you can pick up and bring to the game to enter for a chance to win one of four prize packs!
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Pennant Flags and Artifacts
Friday, September 11
4:30–6:30 pm
Victoria Hall Upper Commons
Discover Queen's history with Queen's University Archives! View historical campus artifacts and create a custom pennant banner to take home.
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Friday Night Lights: First-Year Varsity Game!
Friday, September 11
6:30–9 pm
Richardson Stadium
The fun starts at 4 pm with pep rally activities in the dining halls and collecting raffle tickets for Gaels swag giveaways (see "Get Game Ready" details above!).
Look for our Welcome Team in green shirts along the routes and make your way to Richardson Stadium by 6:30 pm to join your fellow Gaels at the game!
At the stadium, check out the Tricolour fanfare welcoming YOU to campus, including:
- Free samples from Mucho Burrito, Gino’s Pizza, Pisano’s Old School, Juniper Cafe and more
- Giveaways and games
- A chance to take home some awesome Gaels swag
Come out, show your Tricolour spirit, and cheer on the Gaels! Go Gaels Go!
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Uni 103: Residence Building-Wide Meeting
Sunday, September 13
Time and location specific to your building – see the table below!
Meet your Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) and your entire building community this weekend! In Uni 103, you will learn more about what supports are available to you and how to make this a successful year in Residence.
| | | Location | 5:30–6:30 pm | 7:00–8:00 pm | 8:30–9:30 pm | | Biosciences Complex 1101 | Victoria Hall 1, 2, 3 | Endaayaan - Tkanónsote | Victoria Hall 4, 5, 6 | | Dunning Auditorium | Leonard Hall | Gordon Brockington House | Leggett Hall | | Etherington Auditorium | Chown Hall | Smith House | Adelaide Hall and Ban Righ Hall | | Chernoff Auditorium | Watts Hall | Morris Hall | Brant House | | Stirling 301D | Waldron Tower | McNeill House | Harkness Hall | | Ellis Auditorium | - | John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) | - | | Duncan McArthur Hall B101 | - | - | Jean Royce Hall | | |
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Low-Sensory Study Night
Tuesday, September 15
6–8 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Study Room
Drop in and enjoy a supported, low-sensory study session with:
- Dimmed lights
- Minimal distractions
- Quiet snacks
- Fidget tools
- Study supplies
- Access to the Sensory Room
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Leonard Breakfast Club
Wednesday, September 16
9–11 am
Leonard dining hall
Drop by during breakfast to colour, make origami, create bracelets, design buttons, play cards, or simply hang out and connect with others as a relaxed way to start your day.
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New date: Pilates on Matheson Field
Wednesday, September 16
11:30 am – 12 pm
Matheson Field
Join us for a Pilates class on Matheson Field! Bring your own mat or towel, enjoy a short class, and learn more about the programs, resources, and services offered by Queen's Athletics & Recreation (ARC).
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An update on Room Change Request forms
The Room Change Request form will open on September 22 instead of September 14. The form will be available on the Housing and Ancillary Services Portal.
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Stay safe in Residence and the wider Kingston community
Please be aware that the City of Kingston's University District Safety Initiative is still in effect until the morning of September 13, and you could be fined up to $2,000 for contravening local bylaws.
During this time, City By-Law Enforcement Officers and Kingston Police will have an increased presence in the University District. By-Law Enforcement Officers can also require people to pay Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for contraventions of the Nuisance Party By-Law, the Noise By-Law or other by-laws.
Key dates:
- The Gord Downie Pier will be closed to the public nightly, from 7 pm to 6 am, until the morning of September 13.
- Remember – no overnight guests are permitted in Residence between 12 am midnight and 8 am daily from September 4–14.
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Harm reduction with COR
The Campus Observation Room (COR) is a voluntary, confidential, and non-judgmental place where students who've had too much to drink can come to sleep.
Hours this weekend:
Fri Sept. 11 at 9 pm – 7 am on Sat Sept. 12
Sat Sept. 12 at 9 pm – 7 am on Sun Sept. 13
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Stay SeQure
The Queen’s University SeQure App is your one-stop access to campus safety and security information. SeQure features campus and local emergency response contacts, crisis alerts, Walk Home contact, Blue Light locations, support services, and much more.
Enable notifications to receive the latest updates.
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Residence Advisory Committee (RAC)
The Residence Advisory Committee (RAC) provides a forum to voice opinions and ideas to the Housing and Ancillary Services administration. RAC serves as a consultative group, advising on decisions directly affecting students in residence, promoting students' well-being, and is complementary to the attainment of academic excellence.
Input and feedback are welcome on various matters pertaining to housing services, student programming, resources, and departmental budget priorities.
If this sounds like something you would like to get involved with, please email reslife@queensu.ca with a maximum 250-word statement outlining any relevant experience and why you would like to be involved.
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Safety and Security Committee
The Safety and Security Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss safety and security topics within Housing and Ancillary Services. This group covers the annual review of the Access Control Policy, standards for access control and video surveillance within Residence, safety and security trends, crisis response planning and more.
We are recruiting for a student representative. For more details and to express interest in this committee, please contact resfcc@queensu.ca.
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Register for Navigating First Year Frenzy!
Every Thursday, 2:30–4 pm
October 1 – November 26, 2026 (excluding Oct. 15)
Set yourself up for success! Join your Residence Mental Health Therapists for Navigating First Year Frenzy. Grab snacks, meet other first-year students, play games, and learn how to handle the transition into university life without burning out.
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| | Don't forget – "It Takes All of Us" is mandatory | |
This online program is mandatory and helps ensure that every member of our Queen’s community is aware of and understands their role in helping to prevent sexual violence.
We understand that in certain circumstances, some students might find completing this sexual violence learning program difficult. You may opt out if so.
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"Ask Me Anything" – Registered Dietitian Pop-Up!
Wednesday, September 16
11:30 am –12:30 pm
Ban Righ dining hall
Questions about your meal plan, food options, or dining with dietary needs? Stop by Ban Righ to chat with Amy, the Registered Dietitian.
Can’t make it? Reach out to Amy with questions or for additional support at dietitian@queensu.ca.
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Tricolour Open House at the ARC — tonight!
Thursday, September 10
5–8 pm
Athletics and Recreation Centre Main Gym
Looking to get involved at Queen’s? Explore your diverse options and connect with campus clubs, programs, and opportunities at the Tricolour Open House!
Whether you’re looking to try something new, meet new people, or find your place at Queen’s, this is the perfect place to start.
Explore your options
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Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, September 12
10 am – 5:30 pm
University Avenue
Make connections on campus and with the wider Kingston community during the Sidewalk Sale, hosted by the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS)!
The Sidewalk Sale transforms University Avenue into a market that features more than 300 booths operated by local businesses, community organizations and services, and Queen’s departments.
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Your health and wellness
At Queen's, we offer many programs and services to support your health and wellness needs. Here are some key resources and tips:
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Book an appointment through Student Wellness Services (SWS) for medical care, mental health services, accessibility support, Wellness Coaching and more.
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Check if you are covered on a family health plan and compare it to the AMS Health & Dental plan to see if opting out is right for you. The deadline to opt-out is September 29, 2026. If you opt-out, you can still access medical services covered through primary health insurance on campus at Student Wellness Services (SWS).
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Join a fall term therapy group – your options include: Overwhelm, Stress & Anxiety; Women in Engineering; Navigating First Year Frenzy, and many more!
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Skip the line-up!
Did you know you can book medical and mental health appointments online? Create your TELUS Health Connect account to book and change appointments, get reminders, fill out required forms, get test result messages, and more!
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