Queen’s University
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Queen’s University |
About Queen’s University |
Queen's is One of Canada's leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada, Queen's is known for its high quality and incomparable 24-hour learning environment. The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degree-granting institution in the united Province of Canada, Queen's has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country's most notable political and cultural figures. |
Student facilities
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Academic and campus services Aboriginal student services, apartment and housing service, archives, art gallery, Ban Righ Foundation for continuing university education for women, bookstore, career services, chaplaincy, computer store, counselling and disability services, counselling services, day care centre, education abroad adviser, education on queer issues project, human rights office, international centre, learning commons, legal aid, Le Centre Francophone, radio station, six networked libraries, sexual health resource centre, student health, the rector, theatres, walk home service, women’s centre, writing centre. First-year student programs Queen’s Residences Living and Learning Program provides a series of optional, informal educational events on problem areas or topics of great interest such as decision-making, personal safety on campus, study skills, exam preparation, alcohol awareness, healthy eating, money management, relationships, sexual assault, sexual health, social issues, societal discrimination, the Canadian mosaic and women’s/gender issues. Housing On-campus: Fifteen traditional-style residences can accommodate up to 3,459 students in female-only, male-only, and co-ed facilities in double or single rooms as well as in apartment complexes for families and student couples. Students living in the traditional-style residences are automatically enrolled in a complete room and board plan, and may choose from among six meal plans. Only one of the fifteen residences does not require a meal plan. Each residence room has highspeed access to the Internet. Almost 85 percent of the first-year students live in residence. Space is guaranteed for first-year students as long as the deposit is received by deadline. Annual cost: single room, $4,795; double or single room and board, $8,561 - $9,095 (traditional-style residences). Off-campus: The apartment and housing department manages university-owned rentals in the Queen’s core and two apartment complexes on West Campus. One apartment building contains 123 one-bedroom apartments for student couples ($565/month including utilities); the other consists of 260 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for student couples and families (one-bedroom, $603/month; two-bedroom, $683/month; three-bedroom, $854/ month; prices include utilities). Students can also find accommodations around campus: bachelor, $395 - $550/month; one-bedroom, $475 - $750/ month; two-bedroom, $650 - $950/month; three-bedroom+, $750+/month. Information technology All students, whether they live in residence or off-campus, have access to the Internet, unlimited e-mail and personal space on the Web. Access to the campus backbone services and the Internet is provided off-campus by a dial-in modem pool. Rooms in residence are connected to the university’s network. |
International
liaison officer |
International liaison officer (academic) International liaison officer (research) |
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