Parents, Families, & Supporters

You play an important role in supporting your student, wherever they may be on their university journey. Check out the resources below to learn more about the services and programming available to your student. 

Can't find what you need? Email parents@queensu.ca. We are here to help!

 

Start of Term Activities

Move in Day Information Booth 

Saturday, August 30, 10 am–3:30 pm ET 
Corner of Union St. and University Ave. (look for a tent!) 

Drop by to connect with Student Affairs staff. 
Ask us your questions about financial aid, fees, wellness, accessibility, food, and more! 

Supporting Your First-Year Student: Need to Know Info for Parents, Families, & Supporters   
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 7 pm 

Join Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and upper-year students for their advice on how you can support your student's transition to university life at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s. Get your pre-arrival questions answered, and learn how to stay connected to the campus community throughout the year!

Open to all parents, families, and supporters of incoming first-year students.Recording available afterward.

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Check-in with ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s: Information for First-Year Parents, Families, and Supporters

Student Affairs held events in Calgary and Vancouver in October 2024, for first-year parents and supporters, to answer their questions and provide resources to help them guide their students through the ongoing transition to university life.

While focused on the first-year transition, the presentation includes links to many ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s services and programs that may be helpful to you, no matter where your student is on their academic journey.

Check in With ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s 2024, PDF (4.6 MB)