Queen’s University offers a comprehensive range of graduate resources designed to support MIR and PMIR students academically, professionally, and personally throughout their studies. These resources are designed to help students succeed throughout their program and beyond.
Academic Accommodations and Academic Considerations
Queen’s University is committed to providing accommodations for students with disabilities and academic considerations for students facing extenuating circumstances.
Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
The central academic service unit that provides programming, resources, and support for graduate students’ and post-docs’ development as educators.
The »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Library offers a number of resources for graduate students. The Helen Howard Graduate Students Reading Room on the third floor of Stauffer Library offers graduate students a quiet place for individual or group study. There are also two smaller rooms which are available to reserve in advance. Access is provided through the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Each academic department or research area at Queen’s is supported by a liaison librarian who can provide expert knowledge and guidance on the research literature in your area. Our librarians offer appointments for personalized in-depth consultations. The MIR/PMIR program liaison is Gillian Akenson.
School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA)
SGSPA is home to a wealth of academic resources for graduate students at »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Beyond its administrative role, the SGSPA provides services to help Graduate students succeed in their programs and prepare for the next stages in their professional and academic development.
Some of these services include:
- Graduate Student Wellness resources
- Professional Development workshops and opportunities
(SGPS)
The SGPS is the student society for Graduate and Professional students at »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ. Your elected executive team and the staff of the SGPS work for you.
Your student organization represents and advocates for you on all levels of University administration and lobbies the federal, provincial, and municipal governments on issues crucial to the well-being and success of Graduate and Professional students.
SASS provides academic skills and writing support to Queen’s students at every level. Book an appointment with a SASS team member to work on your writing, academic skills, or academic English, or attend a workshop or drop-in session.
Ban Righ Centre for Mature Women
The Ban Righ Centre assists women-identifying students of all ages, especially those who are returning to university after a time away to continue formal or informal education. The Centre is located on campus and is a hub of campus life for mature women students and mothers from diverse backgrounds, through which they can become part of a community of peers.
Faith and Spiritual Life offers multi-faith, non-judgmental support for religious, spiritual, personal, and financial problems, concerns or crises. As part of Student Affairs, Faith and Spiritual Life strives to facilitate a welcoming, peaceful, and safe space. Chaplains can also provide support, ceremonial services, interfaith community development and spiritual support to students, faculty, and staff.
They are faith-positive, spirituality-positive, and queer-positive. They respect and advocate for both freedom of, and freedom from, religion.
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
The Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, or 4D as it is affectionately called, strives to be a home away from home, a hub of activity, and an essential resource for »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Indigenous students. 4D offers advising, cultural programming, cultural counselling and support.
Queen’s Hillel is the centre for Jewish life on campus. They provide social, educational, and religious opportunities to ensure that there is a vibrant Jewish community at Queen’s University. Queen’s Hillel creates a pluralistic environment in which anyone in the Queen’s community, regardless of denomination or religious belief, can feel comfortable and included.
Yellow House is a safe, comfortable and accountable space for queer, racialized, marginalized students to create community, to feel empowered, to empower others, to celebrate and to honour their histories. Yellow House seeks to engage students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist and colonial ideologies and practices.
Yellow House is home to the African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), Levana Gender Advocacy Centre (LGAC), »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Black Academic Society (QBAS), and »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Muslim Students' Association (QUMSA).
Career Services assists students from all disciplines with career advice and job skills development and offers a comprehensive range of accessible services to support and empower students in making informed decisions about their futures.
- to get career or job-related consultation, discuss how your degree connects to careers, review your cover letter or resume, help you prepare for an interview, and many other career-related topics.
- - »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Career Services Job Board
Other Resources
We regularly share job opportunities submitted by alumni and members of the HR/LR community. Visit the page to view current postings.
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Community Housing manages the student rental properties owned by Queen’s University. This includes two apartment complexes located at west campus – An Clachan and John Orr Tower – as well as a variety of apartments and houses in the University District.
Community Housing also manages the , where external landlords can post listings for student rental units. Please note that »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ does not endorse or warrant the quality of the rental units provided through this listing service. It is a tool to help students in need of rental accommodation connect with landlords who have rental properties available.
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Off-Campus Living Advisors are available to provide confidential guidance and resources for where to find Off-Campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and tips for moving in/out. Navigate the Kingston rental market like a pro by connecting with the OCLA.
*Appointment hours are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT daily. If you require to connect outside of these hours, please email ocla@queensu.ca.
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