Guide to Admissions

Timeline	Action Plan
Step 1:	Grade 10 / 11	Explore your options (Academic & Athletic)
Step 2:	Grade 11 / 12	Review general admission requirements
Step 3:	Grade 11 / 12	Review academic program requirements
Step 4:	Grade 12 – fall semester	Register through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). Consider applying to additional Queen’s programs.
Step 5:		Login into Solus. Queen’s will send you information on how to do this after you complete the OUAC application
Step 6:	DEADLINE for Major Admission Awards is December 1	Research Financial Options (awards) and complete all applications (if necessary)
Step 7:	As soon after applying as possible	Submit transcripts (out of province applicants), and/or review the courses and grades submitted by your HS Guidance Counsellor (Ontario HS students only)
Step 8:	Dec. 1 for early admission offer DEADLINE is February 15	Finalize your PSE and any additional application materials/forms
Complete all your application materials as soon as possible after applying to put yourself in the best position for an offer of admission
Step 9:	As soon as you accept your offer to Queen’s	After receiving Confirmation of Admission, Apply to residence
Step 10:	Summer	Prepare for university and training camp

General Admission Requirements

When checking course requirements pay close attention to the following:
1) The number of courses that will be used to calculate your average
2) The courses which are eligible to be used in the calculation of your average
For complete information regarding admissions please visit Queen’s Admissions.
Check program specific requirements based on the province or country that you are applying from here.
Tip: It is advisable to meet 1-on-1 with your high school guidance counsellor in the fall to ensure you are registered in the appropriate courses to satisfy the admission requirements of the program(s) you are interested in.

Ontario Program Specific Admission Requirements
Program [Application Code]	Prerequisite Courses Required
Arts [QA] First Year Studies in England [QIA] Concurrent Education Arts [QB] QBridge Arts [QXA]	English 4U, plus two additional 4U courses.
Science [QS] Concurrent Education Science [QF] First-Year Studies in England [QIS] QBridge Science [QXS]	English 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U, plus two of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U or Physics 4U
Computing [QD]	English 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U
Fine Art [QT]	English 4U, two additional 4U courses. Art is recommended but not mandatory. Portfolio Examination.
Music [QM] Concurrent Education Music [QMM]	English 4U, two additional 4U courses. Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) levels. Personal audition, interview, and aural discrimination test.
Physical and Health Education [QPH]	English 4U, Biology 4U, one additional 4U course. Exercise Science is strongly recommended.
Kinesiology [QK]	English 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Biology 4U, plus two of Calculus and Vectors 4U, Chemistry 4U or Physics 4U. Exercise Science is strongly recommended.
Commerce [QC]	English 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U, one additional course in Mathematics with minimum English 4U and Mathematics grade of 80%. No more than 2 M courses from any discipline.
Engineering [QE] Engineering and Computer Engineering Stream [QEC] QBridge Engineering [QXE]	English 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, plus one of Advanced Functions 4U, Biology 4U, Data Management 4U, Computer Science 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U. Final grade in English 4U must be a minimum of 70%.
Nursing Science [QN]	English 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U and any 4U Mathematics. Final grade in English 4U must be a minimum of 75%.

Competitive Averages

Program	# of 1^st Year Spaces	High School Average
Arts	1430	80% +
Science	830	85% +
Physical Education	50	83% +
Kinesiology	85	87% +
Commerce	450	87% +
Engineering	690	84% +
Nursing	92	85% +

NEW: Queen’s can provide early admission offers based on grade 11 marks

Please note: Published averages correspond to minimum requirements (based on prerequisite courses) for admission consideration for September 2014. Applicants are admitted on the basis of grades as well as supplementary information, so it is possible that students who satisfy the published minimums may not be admitted as preference is given to applicants with the strongest overall qualifications.

Applying Through OUAC

All applicants to Ontario universities are required to apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC).
Applications open on OCT. 5 and Queen’s will continue to accept applications until February 1. We recommend our recruits apply by January 15.

Tip: You should apply through OUAC as early as possible – the sooner you apply, the sooner you can begin completing your next steps and be considered for an offer!
Consider a 2^nd or 3^rd Program Choice
If you apply to a program where competition for a limited number of spaces is relatively high, you should consider applying to a second (or third) program which will serve as your alternate option.
If you want to add, delete, or change your program choice after already submitting your application on OUAC, the step-by-step process can be found here.
To accept your Queen’s offer on OUAC, view a step-by-step guide by clicking here.

Submitting Transcripts
If your high school is capable of sending electronic transcripts through OUAC then this is the easiest and preferred method of sending. You will be prompted to submit transcripts through OUAC during the application process. This will ensure your transcripts get sent upon applying, after first semester, after April midterm and final transcript in July.
If you cannot submit official transcript through OUAC please use one of the following options below.
Email: admissions@queensu.ca Fax: (613) 533 6810
*Please note only send via email or fax if school is capable of sending official transcripts in these methods

Mail
The Office of the University Registrar – Undergraduate Admission
Gordon Hall, 74 Union Street
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6

Unofficial Transcripts
It is always a great idea to send an unofficial transcript to the head coach. This allows Athlete Services to review your academic profile. You should send us a final grade 11 transcript and your completed first semester of grade 12 transcript and 2^nd semester courses for review.

SOLUS Information

Using SOLUS
Shortly after applying through OUAC, Queen’s will send you instructions for accessing the Student On-Line University System (SOLUS). You will be asked to activate your NETID. Once you are able to login check SOLUS regularly as it is the primary way the Undergraduate Admission Office will communicate with you about the status of your application. SOLUS is also where you can view your “To Do List”, which tells you what documents Queen’s has received and what documents are still outstanding. Login and familiarize yourself with SOLUS.
TIP: If you have not received an email from Queen’s upon applying please check your junk mailbox as the email may have gone there.

Personal Statement of Experience (PSE)

At Queen's, we want to know all the things about you that make you unique. That's why, as part of the application process, we want you to submit a Personal Statement of Experience so you can tell us what your marks don't. The PSE is mandatory and taken very seriously for all undergraduate applications to Queen’s and we recommend that you submit it no later than February 15. Queen's will be making a limited number of early offers of admission (by January 15), and to be considered for one of these offers you must submit your PSE and complete all items on your To-Do List by December 1. Some programs (Concurrent Education, Commerce, Kinesiology, and Physical Education) require a Supplementary Essay which must also be submitted at the same time as your PSE. You will submit your PSE through SOLUS.

Tip: Since the strength of your PSE is a significant piece to your application, spend time polishing your answers and keep in mind that PSEs and Essays are evaluated on the basis of style, content, and communication. Practice is highly recommended and sample versions of the PSE and Supplementary Essays along with more information can be found here.

Upper-Year Transfer Students

Queen’s offers a wide range of degree options to transfer students. To be considered an upper-year transfer student you must have attempted a minimum of 24 units at another university or college. Although it depends on the program, a transfer student needs a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6. However, meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission. For all programs, upper-year transfer applicants will be able to apply between 1 February and 1 June for a Fall start. Since space is limited, we encourage students to apply early. For more information on transferring to Queen’s and program requirements click here.
To learn more about what courses transfer to Queen’s click here.

Financial Options

Queen’s offers both merit-based and need-based financial assistance. To get more information and view specific details regarding financial awards visit Queen’s Financial Assistance.

Admission Awards
All admitted secondary school applicants with an average of 90% (or equivalent) or greater are eligible to receive an Admission Scholarship. No application required.

Major Admission Awards
More than 70 awards available valued between $36,000 and $78,000 over four years. Applications due December 1.

Admission Bursaries
Admission bursaries are based on an assessment of demonstrated financial need. Values range by program. Applications due February 15.

Tip: Complete your Bursary Application when you complete your PSE.

Athletic Financial Awards (AFA)
Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and athletic excellence. To receive an AFA, you must have an 80% final high school average and in order to retain your AFA after first-year you must have a 70% university average. The AFA may be offered for 1 year or up to 4 years renewable. Ontario universities can offer a maximum AFA of $4500/year. No application is required, but speak with your coach concerning an AFA.

Government Student Assistance
Canadian citizens or permanent residents may qualify for federal and/or provincial government student financial assistance. U.S. students may be eligible to apply for U.S. Student Loans. There are different options based on your region through Government Student Assistance.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP is based on financial need and is an additional supplement to your existing financial resources. If household income is less than $160,000, you are eligible for a 30% tuition rebate on the average Arts & Science tuition for 2015-16 which is $1830. To learn more about the 30% rebate, click here. To get more information and find out how to apply for OSAP click here for the Queen’s website and here for the OSAP website.

Key Dates

Key Dates for First-Year Admissions
First week of October	Application opens on OUAC
December 1^st	Queen's begins to make offers of admission (Applications assessed until mid-May) AND December 1^st is last day to submit Major Admission Award’s applications
February 1^st	Applications, changes or additions to applications are due at OUAC for all first-year programs, for all applicants.
*February 15, 2015* *	Due date for the Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) and Supplementary Essay (if applicable) AND February 15 is the last day to submit Admission Bursary applications for all programs.
*March 1^{st }**	Final day Queen’s accepts PSE and Supplementary Essay (if applicable) for all applicants
April 30^th	Last day to submit required documents for all applicants
May 1^st **	Deadline for response to offers of admission for students not attending high school in Ontario
Mid-May	All admission decisions complete by Queen's, and posted on SOLUS
June 1^st **	Deadline for response to offers of admission for students attending an Ontario high school and all offers received after May 1
*June 8, 2015*	Deadline for residence application and deposit
August 1^st	Final transcripts due

* Students that submit the PSE between February 15 and March 1 will be considered for subsequent offers of admission.
** Check your offer for response date

Accepting your Queen’s Offer

Accepting your Queen’s Offer:

Login to OUAC and accept your Queen’s offer. Remember to accept your offer of admission by the response deadline (May 1 or June 2 for most students)
Apply for residence to guarantee your place in residence by submitting your application and $525 deposit no later than June 9
Review the Next Steps Website and Start Getting Ready for Training Camp!

Tips on How to be Recruited:

Research schools along with their academic & athletic programs
Contact coaches in Grade 10 to get on their recruiting radar early
Email coaches your playing schedule & video links to showcase skill. Full game tape is great!
Visit campus. Be prepared to workout in front of coach and possibly with current student-athletes
Attend camp to learn but also to be seen