HEY ARTSCI! HOW DO YOU FEEL?
What is Orientation Week?
The short answer: Flashmob dance parties, Gaelic cheers, and LOTS of paint!
ASUS Orientation
Orientation Week is hosted by Queen's students to make you feel at home. At ASUS, we are committed to creating a positive, open and comfortable O-Week wherein each incoming student can feel welcome in the Queen’s community.
Through participating in Queen’s traditions and the creation of spirit and pride initiatives, we introduce first year students to the Queen’s community and to the great City of Kingston. We aim to instill a sense of respect for that community, inspiring them to be proud and contributing members of our campus and our community.
We are dedicated to making each first year student aware of the resources and opportunities available to them both on and off campus to prepare students for the challenges they will face. Most importantly, these events are intended to give students smiles on their faces, loads of fun, and an unforgettable experience.
All faculty Orientation Weeks at Queen’s are committed to and strive to promote these five Orientation goals:
To make all students feel welcome
To facilitate a smooth transition to university
To build a strong and inclusive community of students
To make new students comfortable in their academic, social, cultural, and environmental contexts
To provide a solid foundation for a successful university experience
Veronica Voth
ACS Chair
Meet your 2025 Orientation Chair Team
Maia McCoy
Operations Chair
Taite Marsden
Head Gael
Amelie Hrynkiw
Socio-Cultural Chair
2025 Orientation Coordinators
Coming soon!
Annika Wright
CARE Chair
Want to know more about Orientation?
Got other questions about Orientation? The Orientation handbook is filled with each of our events and a brief description as well as the full Orientation Schedule. You will also find many pages about Queen’s traditions, Letters from Queen’s staff, more information on what our student government has to offer, and much much more!
First Year Handbook Coming Soon..
Contact
Please direct any questions regarding Orientation Week to:
Taite Marsden Head Gael 2025 - headgael@asus.queensu.ca
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