And don’t forget about residence!

My subject line essentially sums this up, but don’t forget that your residence application is due today! You can find more information about residences here, including tips and frequently asked questions. Your deposit is due on June 4th and you can find out more about payment options on this site too.

Good luck!

Danyal Martin – Admission Coordinator

P.S. To apply for residence, you’ll need your Queen’s student number, which is located in the lower right corner of your offer letter.

It’s May 28th!

We have a saying in our office that there are only three dates: the day before May 28th, May 28th, and the day after May 28th. Granted, this may be a little hyperbolic, but at times, it seems fairly accurate!

The truth is that May 28th really is a big day: it’s the final deadline by which you must make a really big decision – which university are you going to attend? Just last weekend, I attended my five year reunion at Queen’s, and when I was reminiscing with my former classmates, it occurred to me just how important that decision really was. I didn’t know it at the time, but my decision to attend Queen’s and to study my program (Con-Ed, Drama/History) had a huge impact on my life, both during my studies and after.  That decision has resulted in fantastic friendships, great memories, job opportunities (my current role in Undergraduate Admission can be traced back to my days as a volunteer March Break Open House tour guide in first year), interests (I now love medical history), and lessons and experiences that I wouldn’t trade for anything.  It’s led to the completion of not only my Bachelor of Arts, but also a Bachelor of Education, and very soon to a Master of Arts in History. I loved my classes and learned things not only about my subject, but also about my own opinions, skills, and academic abilities. I also discovered a love of travel, and took advantage not only of a study abroad term at the Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in the UK, but also the opportunity to complete an international teaching placement at the Munich International School in Germany.  Where I am now is a result of where I was on May 28th several years ago.

All of that can make this decision seem very daunting – and to be fair, it should be a little bit daunting because that’s what makes it exciting – but it’s also important to remember that at the end of the day, it’s about which option is best for you. There isn’t really a “wrong” answer – whatever decision you make is going to lead you down a different path, that’s all.  So whatever decision you make tonight, good luck and congratulations!

(And hopefully we’ll see you at Queen’s in September!)

Danyal Martin – Admission Coordinator

P.S. I would be remiss if I didn’t give you a few pointers:

• Reminder that today is the last day to accept your offer through the OUAC. Make sure that you confirm when their website will close down for the night!
• After you have accepted your offer, you should get a cancellation number. Write it down!
• Don’t forget that your residence application is also due today! Your payment is due next week, but the form is due today. This is a firm deadline!
• Your next big steps will include finishing your high school career and ensuring that you meet the conditions of your offer (see offer letter), choosing your courses (if applicable), and a registration payment due in August. We will be posting more information about these in the near future, but just so that you’re aware of what will be coming up next.
• Once more, good luck!

Vote now, Vote often for the Human Media Lab at Queen’s!

Hello all!

If you are anywhere near as big a fan of the Discovery Channel as I am (yes, I’m bringing forth my inner geek), you may have seen a few episodes of Daily Planet.  On their show, they are holding a contest to decide the “Science Story of 2008″ – and a Queen’s story is on the short list!

As a viewer, you have the chance to decide which of their nominations should be Canada’s Science Story for this year.  Researchers in our Human Media Lab made the cut with their work on Flexible Computers.  Imagine a computer screen on a can of coke!  You can visit their website to see the other cool stuff going on here at Queen’s.

In the meantime, log on and vote for the Queen’s Human Media Lab by clicking on this link:  http://www.discoverychannel.ca/dp/segmentselection/.

Thanks for your support – you have until Midnight tonight (May 25) to vote!
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Kevin du Manoir
Admission Coordinator

Duck, duck, duck… Duckling?

Hello all,

While we at the Undergraduate Admission Office strive to be as environmentally conscientious as possible, we have never professed to being one with nature.  Well, it appears that nature has decided to become one with us.

We have a duck!

Our lovely yet fowl-tempered lady has decided to make her nest under one of our drainpipes at Gordon Hall.  We’re hoping to see several little ducklings soon and will be sure to keep you posted when we do.  We also hope to have some pictures soon.

This is not the first time we have had ducks on campus as you can read about here: http://www.queensu.ca/security/graphics/2004/int-0405-02.html.  Maybe these ducklings will get a Security escort too!

In the meantime, please feel free to suggest names in the comments for our duck and subsequent ducklings!  The best names will appear here soon.

Kevin du Manoir
Admission Coordinator