r/queensuniversity 16h ago

Look here, Frosh! Incoming Class and Admissions Megathread - Got Questions? Ask them in here!

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Hey there prospective and incoming Gaels! If you've got questions about applications, grades, student life, academics, residence, or more, please use this megathread for your questions in order to de-clutter the front page. (This applies to all levels of programs - undergraduate & graduate)

Also be sure to check out our wiki for FAQs, guides, and resources. Odds are, your answer may even be in there!

For disclaimer purposes, remember that this subreddit is moderated by Queen's alumni and students, and is not affiliated with any official Queen's University parties or organizations.

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To see past megathreads, click on the "Look here, frosh!" post flare.


r/queensuniversity 59m ago

Question Best time to drive to Kingston to avoid 401 traffic this weekend?

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Driving to Kingston from Toronto and want to avoid as much 401 traffic as possible.

I’m flexible on leaving anytime Sunday or Labour Day Monday (morning, afternoon, or night).

For anyone who does this drive often, what day and time is the smoothest run?


r/queensuniversity 2h ago

Question Advice on commute between classes

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I noticed only recently that two classes I took (needed to) are back to back in my schedule but one is at the Isabel Bader centre.

Is this an impossible commute? Do I need to leave lecture early every time to make it?

Any advice would help, thanks.


r/queensuniversity 53m ago

Community ELEC 221 Cable Kits

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Does anyone here still have their cable kit? I’d be willing to buy it off you if you do. Just send me a DM!


r/queensuniversity 8h ago

Other Issue with General Bursary Application

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2nd year, the general bursary application won’t accept any answer on the first question of section 6. I’ve tried everything, is this happening to anyone else… it can’t progress without this question 🥲


r/queensuniversity 39m ago

Question Recommendations to places where I can do my nails

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Best place I can get my nails done within a reasonable price and maybe places to avoid ?!?


r/queensuniversity 4h ago

Question When do courses that still have seats open up?

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For example this course GLPH 385 still has ~32 spots and I am 8th on the waitlist but still have not enrolled?

When ddo these open up? There is a few of these on my SOLUS that I am trying to get.


r/queensuniversity 20h ago

Question Silly question

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How do I log into my queens email??


r/queensuniversity 9h ago

Question Summer 2027 - planning around jobs/internships

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I am coordinating vacation schedules with a larger group of people and we are thinking ahead to summer 2027 so we can block schedules, request time off at jobs, etc.

The program calendar (Commerce) says exams could go to April 23, so I figured it would be safe to plan something as of April 25. Is it reasonable to assume that most jobs wouldn’t start until the second week of May? I can’t seem to find any specific start dates. Looking at banking/consulting roles in Toronto. If I need to be ready to start work by May 3 that would impact the planning.

I realize that a job isn’t guaranteed by any means but would also obviously want to plan for the best case scenario - that I get a role and am able to start with the rest of the class.


r/queensuniversity 19h ago

Question Dorm chairs

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Hi just a random question, r the chairs provided in wally decent? Or should I buy my own? Thanks🙏


r/queensuniversity 23h ago

Question OSAP

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Hey guys when do we get OSAP payments last year it was Sep 1 but they gave us the same dates as this year like Sept 4-9 but jw if anyone knew anything else abt it thanks


r/queensuniversity 22h ago

Question good wifi/internet provider off campus

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hi guys, i’m looking for a decently priced wifi provider. we’re 6 people sharing a unit, so looking for something with a reliable connection that can handle that many devices (2-3per person). would 1.5GB be enough? im looking into bell but wondering about any other providers?


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question ELEC 221 Cable kits

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How much do ELEC 221 Cable kits cost? Ik they are available at the bookstore apparently and for how much? Anywhere cheaper to buy them?


r/queensuniversity 18h ago

Opportunity Selling megabus tickets Friday Sept 11 Kingston -> Toronto and Sept 13 Toronto -> Kingston

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r/queensuniversity 22h ago

Question IDIS 173 In person or online? Is there a difference?

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r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question IDIS 173 and 199 online

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Hey guys, I was wondering if these courses are asynchronous or synchronous, since they don’t have any decided times/schedules, and i’m not sure how it fits into the schedule of my other classes. Also, how hard are these courses and does it take up a lot of time? Thanks!


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question Mature Students

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Hi! I’m going back to school to finish my sociology degree! Just wondering if there are any other mature sociology students?!! I have a mixture of 2nd/ third year classes


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question asus candidate portal

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i got an interview for the research and recommendation committee at asus but i don’t know how to access the candidate portal. the email says:

Remember, you can view the status of your application and interview details at any time using the Candidate Portal at undefined/candidate-portal with this email address.

but i don’t know how to get to that link. i might just be dumb but please help 😀


r/queensuniversity 22h ago

Question how much ca i expect to pay second sem for fees?

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hey guys, just wondering if the overall feed due are the same or less for second semester


r/queensuniversity 23h ago

Question Res fees

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hi guys just wondering if it’s normal that my payment isn’t showing up on solus for the mandatory res fees. It went through on my end


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question Best app to track calories for dining hall (using the “today’s menu”)?

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r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question Online and blended course mix...

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r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question When does a lease start for second year housing

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is it normal to keep your stuff in your second year house/ apartment over the summer? I’m from out of province and am a bit worried about the transition from res to off campus housing. Will I have to throw most of my stuff away or get a storage unit?


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question Queen’s Microsoft and Add-Ins

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In running Office on a Queen’s license and having trouble with some add-ins that I need for work. Notably Claude for Excel, which is supposed to feed data to a supervisor’s whatsit.

Is this expected behaviour? Does anyone else on a school license have this problem (meaning I should switch to the workplace license), or has anyone installed Add-Ins successfully (meaning it’s a me problem and fixable)?

Any insight appreciated before I harass our long-suffering IT angels!


r/queensuniversity 1d ago

Question Supplemental Exam Grades

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Took an engineering supplemental exam last tuesday, does anyone know when they give out grades and where too find them?