Residence Life

Pretty much everyone at Queen’s lives in rez in first year, and that’s a good thing. It gives you the chance to meet people you might not normally meet, and also gives you a wealth of choices as to who you are going to live with in upper years.

Generally, a few days during Frosh Week are dedicated to a rez orientation, where you get to hang out with people on your floor, meet your Don, and play stupid games that help foster school spirit.

Frosh are given free lanyards during this week, and make the mistake of wearing them. Trust me, it’s a sure fire sign you are a frosh if you are wearing your rez keys around your neck.

Anyway, the only thing you really have to remember is to bring shower shoes .. do that and you’ll be fine and toe fungus free for your first year of university.

We’ve compiled your most needed resources below, including an overview of on and off campus living, what to bring, and an assortment of other useful tips from seasoned pros (aka upper year students). Here goes:

The Ultimate Packing List
Thinking About Living Off Campus in First Year?
House Hunting Tips
Moving to Kingston Guide
Life in the Student Village
Room Assignment FAQs

Want to learn more about the residences and cafeterias on campus at Queen’s? We’ve got your covered with an inside look:

Adelaide Hall
Morris Hall
Ban Righ Cafeteria
Ban Righ Hall
Leonard Cafeteria
Leonard Hall
Chown Hall
Victoria Hall
Gordon Brockington House
Waldron Tower
Watts & Legett Halls
McNeil Hall
West Campus Residence
Harkness International Hall (Upper Years)
Princess Louise Residence (Off Campus)