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Support services and communities to help you thrive at Queen's
Support services and communities to help you thrive at Queen's
The Commerce Office is located on the main floor of Goodes Hall (Room 130) or contact commerce@queensu.ca. They are there to provide any type of assistance including academic and non-academic support. The Academic Advisors are available in the Commerce Office to answer any questions you have. Follow @SmithCommerce on Instagram!
The Commerce program provides a full-time personal counsellor. This is completely confidential and free of charge. Appointments can be made through the Commerce portal or in the Commerce Office. You can also receive counselling support through the counselling office located in Mitchell Hall.
Upon launching their EDII Action Plan, ComSoc has made tremendous strides to provide first-year mentorships, equity framework toolkits, reconciliation toolkits, and instituted advocacy positions (Academic Officer, Ombudsperson, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officers) to provide confidential, non-judgemental, and empathetic peer-based support and serve as an additional layer of support services alongside the University.
Located in Goodes, Ann Deer provides support and guidance for Indigenous students in the Smith Commerce Program. Ann offers 1 on 1 support for Indigenous students on community connections, professional Indigenous business network building, Indigenous culture connection, safe space to talk, finding resources, Indigenous Bursaries, and Indigenous job postings (in collaboration with Commerce Career Centre).
The Career Advancement Centre (CAC) is there to help you with everything job-related and more. Located in Room 244 of Goodes Hall, they provide career coaching, mock interviews, as well as help with your resume. You can access the CAC through Quest or by visiting their office in Goodes.
If you are ever struggling with a course or need accommodation, do not hesitate to reach out to your professors. They want you to succeed and are more than happy to help.
If you need any academic consideration or support please contact: commerce.aacc@queensu.ca
This Centre promotes an internationally informed and cross-culturally sensitive learning environment. You can visit the Centre on the 2nd floor in Mitchell Hall.
Queen's University strives to ensure that programs are accessible to students with disabilities. QSAS is located in Mitchell Hall and focuses on student advocacy, support and academic accommodations.
This is a confidential, non-judgmental, resource and information Centre regarding sex, sexuality and sexual health. It is located in the JDUC in room 223.
On this website you will find the most up-to-date information on how Queen's is working in partnership with public health authorities to facilitate a safe, supported, and collaborative return to campus for the fall term and beyond.
Resources and advice for living off-campus in Kingston.
Available to all Queen's students and provides support such as personal counselling, medical appointments and accessibility counselling.
The Student Academic Success Services (SASS) provides a variety of academic support. This is available both in-person and virtually This includes workshops on study techniques, seminars, learning strategies, and a writing centre.
A local student-run service that provides a wide variety of freshly prepared meals to any individuals in the Queen's and Kingston community experiencing any food insecurity. Our service currently runs every Sunday evening from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Chalmers United Church.
A collection of events and initiatives aimed at centering equity-deserving student experiences, providing opportunities for dialogue around topics outlined in their survey, and acting on the next steps towards improving campus culture at Queen's.
The Centre for Student Equity and Inclusion is dedicated to enhancing the development and well-being of the Queen's equity-seeking community and supporting initiatives to recruit and retain racialized and equity-seeking students at Queen's. The Yellow House provides dedicated on-campus space for Queen's undergraduate and graduate student clubs.
Human Rights Advisory Services provides advice to Queen's community members concerning human rights issues arising at Queen's and advocates for human rights practices and policies that respond to the needs of Queen's equity-seeking communities.
BIPOC Talk is a new initiative on-campus aimed to provide peer-to-peer support for self-identified BIPOC students (Black/Indigenous/Persons of Colour) on-campus through a multitude of methods between the PSC and the Committee Against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination (CARED).
The Levana Gender Advocacy Centre is a student-funded Queen's University organization committed to creating and nurturing a radical community of Kingston students and residents. Devoted to fighting gender oppression and advocating for broad ideas of gender empowerment for those of any or no gender, Levana operates on anti-oppressive practices.
Sexual Assault Centre Kingston is a not-for-profit organization providing free, confidential, non-judgmental support for all survivors 12+ regardless of gender or identity of recent and/or historic sexual violence in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) since 1978.
The program aims to remove barriers and contribute to a successful transition through the first year of university through ongoing engagement and one-on-one mentoring.
Queen's First-Year Off-Campus Community supports first-year students living off campus.
Escorted walking services so that you can feel more comfortable and safe getting around campus and the Kingston Community. You can also download SeQure, a mobile safety app for Queen's students that provides quick access to campus security resources, including the emergency line. Call 613-533-6080 for Safe Walk and 613-533-WALK (9255) for AMS Walk Home.
The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. The SIC strives to foster a safer space for students, to connect students with resources, and to engage with and promote social justice and human rights issues on campus.
The Peer Support Centre is a drop-in service providing all undergraduate students with confidential, non-judgemental, and empathetic peer-based support. Our goal is to foster a comfortable environment for students through active listening, practical assistance, and resource referrals.
The AMS Food Bank is a confidential and non-judgemental food service to members of the Queen's Community. It aims to provide clients with food services in the most comfortable environment possible.
Collective Reflections is a student-run, anti-oppressive publication that aims to showcase opinions, anecdotes, and any creative expressions on topics such as: feminism, race & ethnicity, ability & accessibility, sexuality and gender diversity, and mental health.
CARED (Committee Against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination) is an anti-racist activist and educational committee that holds events throughout the year to discuss 'Race,' Racism, and the effects of discrimination. The committee advocates for students that have encountered incidents of racism and discrimination.
EQuIP promotes education and action around queer issues locally, nationally and internationally, and works to create an environment that can truly be called a positive space for people of all sexual and gender identities.
EDGE Queen's is a sub-chapter of EDGE Diversity leadership. They are a student-run, non-profit organization that is focused on enabling the personal and professional growth of underrepresented students. They believe that representation contributes to the presence of diversity that is integral to the success of all reputable organizations.
The Smith Black Business Association seeks to eradicate the barriers that intervene with the prosperity of black people in the Business Industry and to provide a space that is both safe and welcoming, in which they can learn and grow.
Q+ is a committee designed to allow the LGBTQ+ community at Smith School of Business to flourish. They offer support through recruiting opportunities, access to professional development and resources, and foster a strong LGBTQ+ community within the school. Q+ hosts events in Kingston and Toronto.
A collective supporting women of colour at Queen's University.
A community organization for LGBTQ+ students at Queen's University.
An initiative focused on promoting diversity and inclusion across the Queen's community.
A creative collective for queer students at Queen's University.
An organization promoting cultural exchange and understanding at Queen's University.
A community supporting women in computing and technology fields at Queen's.
Queen's Commerce Mental Health Association (QCMHA) promotes the conversation of mental health and wellness throughout the Commerce community. QCMHA's driven team is striving to push the conversation and end the stigma of mental health.
Supporting Muslim students at Queen's University through community building and religious activities.
A Muslim student association at Queen's University.
Supporting Jewish life and community at Queen's University.
Hillel community specifically for the Class of 2026.
A Christian community center serving Queen's students.
QWIL is a student-run club within the Queen's University Community. For the aspiring leaders of today, QWIL works to connect, inspire and educate. They strive to empower women to reach their full potential and challenge people of all genders to engage in the conversation surrounding equity.
Supporting international students at Queen's University.
A network connecting international students at Smith School of Business.
A group of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students working towards Indigenous awareness on campus and in the Kingston community.
Celebrating African and Caribbean cultures at Queen's University.
Supporting Black academic excellence at Queen's University.
Celebrating Latin American culture and supporting Latin American students at Queen's.
Celebrating Asian cultures and supporting Asian students at Queen's University.
Celebrating South Asian culture at Queen's University.
Supporting Tamil students at Queen's University.
Celebrating Pakistani culture and supporting Pakistani students at Queen's.
Celebrating Taiwanese culture at Queen's University.
Supporting Hong Kong students at Queen's University.
Celebrating Korean culture at Queen's University.
Celebrating Filipino culture and supporting Filipino students at Queen's.
The Gender Affirming Assistance Project (GAAP) seeks to provide support to Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse Kingston members.
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation/conciliation and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric and life of the university.
4D strives to be a home away from home for Indigenous students and a site of information and support for the broader Queen's community. You can visit the Centre at 144 & 146 Barrie Street.
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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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.
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