March Break Open House

March Break Open House 2025

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

9am-2pm

 

Schedule of In-Person Events

Our teams are currently working hard at preparing the schedule of events for 2025. Please check back in mid-February for more information. 

 

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Free parking in "Queen's surface lots" is available during the open house. 

 

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Discover Queen's

Choosing a university is a significant decision, one that shapes who you will become. At Queen's, your future is filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Join us to learn more about the programs offered, services available, admission process, and more! 

Ellis Hall Auditorium

9am

11am

Financing Your Queen's Education

At Queen’s University, we believe all students should be able to take part in the Queen’s experience. Don’t miss out on opportunities to help pay for your education. Attend this session to find out about Queen’s financial aid programs for incoming first-year undergraduate degree students (e.g. scholarships, awards, and bursaries), as well as information about government student aid for provinces/territories outside of Ontario and from Ontario (OSAP).

Ellis Hall Auditorium

10am

12pm

Success Starts Here - International Student Session

Are you an international student attending high school in Canada? Join our session to learn more about recent changes to study permit requirements, Queen's support services like RISIA-certified advisors and BorderPass, and get answers to your immigration questions in a dedicated Q&A session!

Gordon Hall Welcome Centre 11am

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Athletics and Recreation Centre Tour

Tour the state-of-the-art Athletic and Recreation Centre and learn about Queen's varsity sports, intramurals, and other ways to keep active!

ARC Main Entrance 2pm-3pm

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Bachelor of Health Sciences Meet and Greet Meet current students, faculty, and staff and hear about the student experience in the Health Sciences program School of Medicine Atrium 9am-2pm
Health Sciences, Life Sciences, & Biochemistry Lab Tours Tour our Anatomy Learning Facility, microbiology, and biochemistry labs School of Medicine Building

9:15am-2 pm

*last tour leaves at 1:45pm`
BHSc Applicant Info Session

For students who applied to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program this year, Program Director Dr. Nikki Philbrook will talk about next steps and what you can expect in the program

School of Medicine Room 032 12:30pm
Health Sciences, Life Sciences, & Biochemistry Info Session

Thinking about applying to Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or Biochemistry next year? Join the Associate Dean to learn about the key features of these programs and the admission requirements.

School of Medicine Room 132 12:30pm

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Financial Aid and Awards Information Table

The Financial Aid and Awards team will be on-hand to answer any questions about opportunities to help pay for your Queen's education. Mitchell Hall Atrium 9am - 2pm
Financing Your Queen's Education Presentation

At Queen’s University, we believe all students should be able to take part in the Queen’s experience. Don’t miss out on opportunities to help pay for your education. Attend this session to find out about Queen’s financial aid programs for incoming first-year undergraduate degree students (e.g. scholarships, awards, and bursaries), as well as information about government student aid for provinces/territories outside of Ontario and from Ontario (OSAP).

Ellis Hall Auditorium

10am

12pm

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Interested in taking a general tour of campus? Join one of our current-student tour guides as they walk you through some of the most popular spots on campus! 

Tours will leave from room 100 in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies (28 Division Street). 

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Residence and Hospitality Services Presentation

Queen’s University Residences offers a variety of six room configurations and four bathroom types across 18 unique buildings. Room and washroom type varies by building. If you cannot join the tour, we encourage you to view our residence building pages at 
/residences/buildings

Chernoff Hall Auditorium

10am
11am
1pm
2pm

Residence Room Tours

Campus Tour Guides will show attendees a select set of residence rooms following the Residence and Hospitality Services presentation.  Chernoff Hall Auditorium Lobby

9:30am
10:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
2:30pm

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Nursing Information Presentation Join us at the School of Nursing Information Session to hear all about our program and have your questions answered by Nursing Faculty, Staff, and current students in the program. School of Medicine - Lower Level 11:00am - 11:45am
School of Medicine Simulation Lab Tours Simulation Lab tours will be available at the School of Medicine (Arch Street). Current students will tour you through these labs.  School of Medicine Atrium 11:30am - 2:30pm

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Overview Presentation 

Overview presentation of Smith Engineering Mitchell Hall 215/225/235

10am
 12pm
2pm 

Internship Drop-In table 

Meet staff and students’ representatives from our internship program Mitchell Hall, Second Floor Hallway  9am-3pm 

Student Services drop in desk 

Hear what supports you will have available to you while at Smith Engineering Mitchell Hall, Second Floor Hallway  9am -3pm

Engineering Programs Fair 

Meet with staff, faculty and students from the various programs offered in Engineering Beamish-Munro Hall Atrium 9am-3pm

Engineering Tours 

Tours of Beamish-Munro Hall, tours will run on a drop-in basis Start in Beamish-Munro Hall Atrium 9am-2:30pm

Women in Engineering Room 

Meet some of the amazing women in engineering and hear about their experiences Beamish-Munro Hall, Room 111 9am-3pm

Design Teams Room 

See what the design teams do, and how you can get involved while as an engineering student Beamish-Munro Hall, Design bay   9am-3pm

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Schedule of Virtual Events

We understand not everyone is able to travel to Kingston for our in-person events. If you're interested in learning more about Queen's consider joining one of our Discover Queen's online events! 

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Discover Queen's

Choosing a university is a significant decision, one that shapes who you will become. At Queen's, your future is filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Join us to learn more about the programs offered, services available, admission process, and more!

March 11, 2025 8:00 AM
7:00 PM