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The Student Life Centre is now located on the first floor of the John Deutsch University Centre (87 Union Street, Kingston). You can also visit our front desk in the Queen’s Centre, weekdays 10am-2pm.  

Campus Resources

Queen’s University and the Alma Mater Society offer a wide range of resources to students to ensure their success. Click below to learn about some of them! 

COMMUNITY

AMS Club Directory

Looking to join a club and meet new people? Visit the AMS Club Directory to learn about all the amazing clubs that Queen’s has to offer!   

Queen’s Student Experience Office (SEO)   

The Student Experience Office offers a wide range of programs to help students adjust to university life and build essential skills (i.e. leadership, EDII knowledge)  

Q-Success Mentorship Program  

Run by the SEO, the Q-Success Mentorship Program offers one-on-one mentoring to ensure first year students are able to smoothly transition to university life.  

Campus Groups 

Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) 

QUIC runs community events, and drop-in advisory sessions for international students, creating a welcoming campus environment for international students

Four Directions (4-D)   

The Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre provides study spaces, access to laundry machines, and a pantry/full-access kitchen to Indigenous students on campus. Their team also facilitates cultural activities such as drumming, beading, and social and academic wellbeing programming. 

Faith and Spiritual Life  

Faith and Spiritual Life provides multi-faith, non-judgmental support for spiritual, religious, and existential questions and conversations. Their team  creates a welcoming and peaceful environment where spiritual wellness is valued and nurtured.   

    The Yellow House (Student Centre for Equity & Inclusion)  

    The Yellow House aims to foster a safe place for students who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community  

    The Ban Righ Centre 

    The Ban Righ Centre assists women-identifying students of all ages. It serves as a hub of campus life for mature women students and mothers from diverse backgrounds, offering a space to connect with peers and build a supportive community. The centre offers student advising, financial assistance, and events/workshops. 

      MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH

      Student Wellness Services (SWS)

      Queen’s SWS provides easy access to on-campus medical professionals and mental health counsellors (for short-term therapy).  SWS offers many programs to support mental and physical health, as well as help students achieve their academic goals.   

      In the case of a medical emergency visit Queen’s Student Wellness Services (GET HELP NOW) for more information. 

      AMS Peer Support Centre (PSC)  

      The Peer Support Centre is a student-run listening and resource referral service that provides drop-in and appointment-based one-on-one peer support. PSC volunteers aid students with a wide range of personal, mental, academic, social, and emotional concerns.  

      Empower Me 

      Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that offers 24/7 multilingual counselling. Call 1-844-741-6389 to get in touch with them. 

      Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Service   

      The SVPRS provides non-emergency support to help an individual understand their options following an experience of sexual violence. The service also connects the individual with other support services.  

      ACADEMICS

      Student Academic Success Services  (SASS) 

      Queen’s SASS helps students learn how to study effectively and develop their academic English skills. They offer a variety of workshops, events, and one-one appointments to help students reach their academic goals.    

      Subject-Specific Academic Resources (SASS)

      Looking for help on a specific academic subject?

      Visit Student Academic Success Services’ Subject Specific Resources Page today! 

      Library Resources & The Adaptive Technology Centre 

      To get in touch with a librarian, research support, and any other library related inquiries, visit: https://library.queensu.ca/. 

      For student’s with disabilities, the Adaptive Technology Centre, found on the first floor of Stauffer Library, can help you reach your academic goals.  The centre contains an Adaptive Technology Lab with assistive devices, computer hardware, and specialized software that enable students to research, write, and study more effectively.

      Note: A student wanting to access the lab must be registered with Queen’s Student Accessibility Services. 

      HOUSING

      Queen’s Community Housing (Off-Campus Housing Owned by the University)  

      Searching for a place to live off-campus? Visit Queen’s Community Housing today! 

      Accommodation Listing Services  

      The Accommodation Listing Service provides a list of many available off-campus living options near the university. 

      Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisors (OCLA)

      Queen’s OCLAs offer confidential support and resources to help students find off-campus housing, understand tenant rights and responsibilities, navigate applications and lease agreements, and prepare for moving in and out.

      FOOD

      AMS Food Bank  

      The AMS Food Bank is a non-profit, and non-judgmental food service for members of the Queen’s community. 

      Food Access Resources  

      There are many food access resources across campus and the Kingston Community. Including:

      • Student discounts at select grocery stores in Kingston
      • Campus food market pop-ups (i.e. LionHearts) 
      • Workshops hosted by Student Wellness Services to learn how to cook/meal prep
      Off-Campus Food Resources & Support  

          Looking for some off-campus food resources and support?

          Visit: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/community-supports/community-supports-and-well-being/food-supports/. 

          SECURITY

          AMS Walkhome 

          Walkhome is an AMS service which aims to help students get home safely at night. Students can request walks by visiting their website, calling them (613-533-9255), or visiting their kiosk on the first floor of the JDUC. 

          For immediate help: 
          • Dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies
            • If in need of the police, fire and rescue, and/or an ambulance 
          • Dial 613-533-6111 for on-campus emergencies
            • If in need of campus security  
          • Dial 613-533-6080 for non-emergencies
            • If in need of a safe walk, or if you are a lone worker, etc.) 
          • Dial 613-533-6733 for general information relating to security on campus  

          For more information, visit: https://www.queensu.ca/risk/security 

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