If you are in a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 and/or Queen’s 24 hour Emergency Line at 613-533-6111.

 

COMSOC RESOURCES

 
 

ACADEMICS OFFICER

Connect with our Academic Officer if you are having issues interacting with the Commerce Office or Faculty. Our Academic Officer will act as a student support, ally, intermediary and liaison. Please contact the Academics Officer if you have general feedback, comments, or suggestions about Commerce curriculum.

Lauren Purkis, Academic Officer

Sam Hollinrake, Academic Officer

 

OMBUDSPERSON

If you are struggling with mental health issues, the Ombudsperson can act as a support body and connect you with appropriate on-campus resources. Additionally, if you have complaints or concerns regarding the Commerce Program, please reach out.

Charlotte Tice, Ombudsperson

 
 

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICERS

Connect with one of our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officers (EDIOs) for counsel and support for members in marginalized and equity-seeking communities and to talk about ways to improve and enhance diversity and inclusivity in the Smith Commerce program or ComSoc.

 
 

SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RESOURCES

 ACADEMIC ADVISING

Academic Advisors are located in the Commerce Office and are available to discuss program requirements, courses, progression rules, and other topics related to academics. They can also provide referrals to other services. 

COMMERCE PERSONAL COUNSELLING

Book a session with one of the Commerce counsellors (Marissa Holway or Jo-ann Ferreira). Appointments will take place remotely, via secure video platform or by phone. Book an appointment via the Commerce portal;

 
 

AMS RESOURCES

 

QUEEN’S WELLNESS RESOURCES

If you would like to speak to a counsellor outside of Goodes Hall, you may book an appointment at Queen’s Student Wellness Services located in the LaSalle Building. Student Wellness Services supports the personal, academic, and social development of students at Queen's University by providing a range of programs and services. Student Wellness Services works to provide a welcoming, confidential, and integrated service that is responsive to student health, wellness, and accessibility needs. Call 613-533-2506 in advance for in-person or remote medical or crisis counselling appointments.

 

QUEEN’S STUDENT CONSTABLES

The Queen’s Student Constables is a peer to peer security service that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students. The Queen’s Student Constables are made up of Queen’s students, just like you, who wish to make a difference in the Queen’s Community.

Queen’s Student Constables work to keep everyone safe by upholding the AMS and universities rules and regulations at sanctioned events and venues around campus. As students, Student Constables understand that everyone wants to have a good time, but need to do so in a safe environment

 
 

RESIDENCE OFFICER

The Residence Officer is available to answer any questions both current and incoming students may have regarding Residence life, Residence admission, fees, room assignments and other general questions or concerns.

 

AMS PEER SUPPORT CENTRE

The Peer Support Centre is a student-run service whose mission is to enhance the well-being of the diverse student population at Queen’s University by providing drop-in one-on-one support. Student volunteers provide welcoming, confidential, and empathetic peer-based support using active listening, resource referral, information guidance, and practical assistance.

 
 

QUEEN’S FIRST AID

Queen’s First Aid Campus Response Team is a university campus first aid response team serving Queen’s University and its direct community in Kingston. At its core, the team is composed of motivated and enthusiastic students who are looking to make a positive difference while developing their leadership, communication skills and confidence. 

Queen’s First Aid serves as a confidential and professional service responding to medical emergencies on campus. During the regular academic year, they operate and are available 24/7. Their presence is also seen at many events, both on and off campus, where first aid teams provide coverage free of charge. Any Queen’s club or group can request their attendance at any event by using their request form or contacting them directly.

 EMPOWER ME

Empower Me is a 24/7, 365 days per year phone service for crisis situations and scheduled sessions that allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety of issues. You can get support for issues of any kind, including relationships, family care, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work conflicts, and much more. Empower Me also offers a full suite of academic life services, such as life coaching, financial planning, and nutritional counselling. Call the 24/7 helpline at 1-844-741-6389 from anywhere in North America to be directly connected to a trained counsellor or log in to the Empower Me website and use "Studentcare" as the password.