About HSL
Your guide to Smith Commerce and life at Queen's University
Your guide to Smith Commerce and life at Queen's University
OUR PURPOSE
The High School Liaison executive team (HSL) is a group of students pursuing their bachelor of Commerce and are incredibly passionate about the Smith Commerce program. We are eager to share that passion with prospective applicants and incoming students.
Our team is made up of students in all years of the program with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We share a common passion for incoming and first-year students. We also offer mentorship opportunities to ease the transition process. We are here to answer any questions about the Smith Commerce experience, about Queen's University, and beyond.
OUR MISSION
“To help bridge the gap between high school and university life at Smith School of Business.”
WHAT WE DO
High School Liaison is an integral part of the Smith Commerce recruitment strategy. The executive team has two main functions:
1. Promote Smith Commerce to prospective students at the Fall Preview Days, the March Break Open House, the Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) and the Ontario University Fair (OUF).
2. Help accepted students transition into the program by facilitating online communications, leading orientation days during the summer, and offering mentorship events held throughout the school year.
TAGLINE
We understand how transitioning from high school to university can be an overwhelming process. We are here to support prospective, incoming and first-year students throughout their time at Smith.
We are committed to providing support through resources, mentorship and shared personal experiences within the program.
We are passionate to lead the next generation of Smith students as they embark on a journey as members of the team has played a leadership role during their time at Smith.
Tours of Goodes Hall will be run in collaboration with the Smith Commerce Office and High School Liaison. If you are interested in receiving a tour, please sign up below.
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Learn MoreAdmission is a two-stage process pertaining to academic records reviewal and grading of the Supplementary Application. When the minimum academic requirements of an applicant are met (Ontario: 87% minimum in top 6 courses), the admission decision is based on the assessment of the Supplementary Application.
There are no majors in the Smith Commerce program, but students can stream in an area of interest in their third and fourth year (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Consulting, International Business, etc.) if they want to. Students can also be generalists if they choose.
Smith does not offer a co-op program. However, the Career Advancement Centre (CAC) helps students to find both internship positions (during their time in the program) and full-time positions (after graduation).
There are many ways to get involved on campus. Campus-wide clubs are overseen by the Alma Mater Society (AMS) and Commerce specific clubs are overseen by the Commerce Society (ComSoc). Clubs within the Commerce Society include businesses, conferences/competitions, industry associations, social initiatives, professional development, student life, and more.
Most Commerce Society clubs release applications in late-September where applicants complete a written application and interview. Students are allowed to accept only one Commerce Society club position in the first semester of first year. An additional hiring cycle occurs in March each year.
We love to answer questions! Fill out the form below or shoot us an email at commerce.hsl@queensu.ca
