If you are a graduate, law, consecutive education student, or an undergraduate medical student the SGPS is your student society. Your elected executive team and the staff of the SGPS work for you.

Your student organization represents and advocates for you on all levels of University administration and lobbies the federal, provincial, and municipal governments on issues crucial to the well being and success of graduate and professional students.

The executive, elected representatives, and volunteer committee members represent graduate and professional interests and participate in the governance of the University Senate, the Board of Trustees, the University Council, and over 40 University Committees.

In response to the needs and concerns of our members, we also run several services including your Health and Dental Plan, a Financial Assistance program, the Student Advisors program, and more.

SGPS Welcome Events are only available to current SGPS Members.

To check if you have been assessed the SGPS Society Fee, look at this fee statement tutorial from the University Registrar’s Office. If you have any fee questions, please get in touch with the University Registrar at (613) 533-6894.

Queen’s University Sidewalk Sale

September 9th from 10:30am-6:00pm


Queen’s Sidewalk Sale is an annual event in which clubs, organizations and businesses in the Queen’s and Kingston community will be running booths along University Avenue! Sidewalk Sale attracts over 10,000 students and community members every year. Visit the SGPS booth to meet our team and learn about what SGPS can do for you! Giveaway items and prizes will also be up for grabs!

SGPS Trivia & Friends

September 12th from 7:00pm-10:00pm


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Join us for a night at the Grad Club to meet new friends, play some trivia and enjoy catered appetizers! The first part of the evening will be a social for students to meet and connect with one another and the second half will be a 4-round game of Trivia! Prizes will also be up for grabs!

Nature Walk Talk

September 16th from 1:00pm-3:00pm


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Join land-based educator, Misty Underwood, for a nature Walk Talk at the beautiful Lemoine Point Conservation Area! Meet new friends on this hike and learn about the land through storytelling and Indigenous teachings.

SGPS x Yellow House Board Games Night

September 19th from 5:00pm-6:30pm


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Meet new friends over board games and snacks at the Yellow House! SGPS is collaborating with the Yellow House to connect graduate and professional students as well as introduce them to resources, clubs and services aimed to create a safe and welcoming community for students who identify as Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour (QTBIPoC).

SGPS x ARC Zumba Class

September 20th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm


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Want to enjoy an energetic and intense workout that feels just like a giant dance party? You’re in luck! Sign up for a FREE ZUMBA class at the Athletics & Recreation Centre, hosted by SGPS as part of our Orientation month! This easy to follow Latin-inspired dance fitness class will make you sweat and work all your muscles while having a blast! No prior dance or fitness experience required, just show up ready to smile and sweat!

Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) Tours

September 21st from 4:30pm - 5:00pm


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SGPS members have year-round access to Queen’s Athletics and Recreation facilities as well as participation in recreational clubs, intramurals, and health and wellness sessions offered through the ARC through the payment of a mandatory student fee. Get to know your ARC and the benefits during this SGPS member-specific tour!

SGPS Movie Night

September 25th from 8:00pm-10:30pm


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Enjoy a movie night with friends at the Screening Room in downtown Kingston! Prior to the start of the movie, students will have the chance to socialize and meet one another. Popcorn and a drink will be provided for each attendee!

Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) Tours

September 26th from 4:30pm - 5:00pm


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SGPS members have year-round access to Queen’s Athletics and Recreation facilities as well as participation in recreational clubs, intramurals, and health and wellness sessions offered through the ARC through the payment of a mandatory student fee. Get to know your ARC and the benefits during this SGPS member-specific tour!

SGPS x ARC Triple Threat Class

September 27th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm


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A class that has it all – core, cardio and strength! Join this FREE FITNESS CLASS at the Athletics & Recreation Centre, hosted by SGPS as part of our Orientation month! This class will target all your major muscle groups and is for everyone – no previous fitness experience or fitness level is required! Start off the fall semester with an energetic group workout that will set the tone for an amazing academic year! Spots are limited, so make sure you sign up today!

Some Students May Experience a Black-Out Period at the Start of the Fall Term

Some students may experience a black-out period during September and October as the insurer finalizes the enrolment data. If this happens to you, please check your SOLUS account to make sure that you were assessed the SGPS Health and Dental fee.

If you have been assessed the fee, please hold on to all of your receipts and use the StudentCare mobile app to file your claims at the end of October.

The SGPS Health and Dental Plan is sponsored by the SGPS and administered by StudentCare.

To learn more about your benefits and how you can take advantage of them, please check out the link below.

If you have a question about your eligibility for the plan or about how you can submit a claim, please click below to contact the SGPS directly.

If you have a specific question about something you would like to claim for or for information about the status of a claim you have already made, we recommend that you contact StudentCare directly for the most up to date information and to ensure accuracy. Please click the link below for information on how you can contact StudentCare directly.

Meet the new 2023-2024 QueensU Student Id Card!

2023-2024 Queen's University Student Card

If you are enrolled as full-time, on-campus for September 2023, you will be automatically assessed the Bus-It fee, allowing you access to the Bus Pass. Your Queen’s student card acts as your bus pass. Just ensure you have a 2023 – 2024 sticker on the back of your student card.

To learn more about how you can get the 2023 – 2024 sticker, check out the
“Receiving Your New Card / Validation Sticker” heading at the link below.

https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/registration/student-id-cards

SGPS Executive

The SGPS Executive is composed of five full-time students who are elected to their positions every Winter term.

The team works remotely and endeavours to respond to you within two business days.

SGPS President
Devin Fowlie
president@sgps.ca
Vice-President Community
Tony Hu
vp.community@sgps.ca
Vice-President Finance
Gaby Fekete
vp.finance@sgps.ca
Vice-President Graduate
Steacy Coombs
vp.graduate@sgps.ca
Vice-President Professional
Maya Kawale
vp.professional@sgps.ca
SGPS Commissioners and Liasions

The SGPS Commissioners and Liaisons are five full-time students who are hired into to their positions every Winter term.

The team works remotely and endeavours to respond to you within two business days.

Athletics & Wellness Commissioner
Meghan Mendelin
athletics@sgps.ca
Equity & Diversity Commissioner
Jane Mao
equity@sgps.ca
Indigenous Graduate Liaison
Rosemary Gasparro
indigenous@sgps.ca
International Commissioner
Vina Li
international@sgps.ca
Social Commissioner
Gabby Torretto
social@sgps.ca
SGPS Student Advisors

To learn more about the SGPS Student Advisors, a peer support service offered by the SGPS, please check out this page.

The Advisors are full-time students who are hired as needed.

The team works remotely and endeavours to respond to you within two business days.

You can contact the Student Advisors at advisors@sgps.ca.

SGPS Health and Dental Plan

To learn more about SGPS Health and Dental, a service offered through the SGPS, please check out this website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SGPS Health and Dental plan, please contact healthdental@sgps.ca or you can contact the plan provider, StudentCare, directly using the information found on this page.

SGPS Executive Director / Event Sanctioning

The SGPS Executive Director is a full-time employee of the SGPS.

The SGPS Executive Director works remotely and, during business hours, endeavours to respond as quickly as possible.

You can contact Andria Burke , SGPS Executive Director, at director@sgps.ca


To learn more about SGPS Event Sanctioning, a service offered through the SGPS, please check out this page.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding SGPS Event Sanctioning, please contact sanctioning@sgps.ca.

SGPS Council

To learn more about SGPS Council, the legislative body of the SGPS, please check out this page.

The SGPS Council Speaker is a full-time student who is elected to their position by SGPS Council every Winter term.

The Council Speaker works remotely and endeavours to respond to you within two business days.

You can contact the SGPS Council Speaker, Aileen Editha , at speaker@sgps.ca.

SGPS Graduate Student Senator & SGPS Trustee

The SGPS Graduate Student Senator and the SGPS Trustee are two full-time students who are elected to their positions every two years.

The SGPS Graduate Student Senator and the SGPS Trustee work remotely and endeavour to respond to you as soon as they can.

Graduate Student Senator
Emils Matiss
senator@sgps.ca
Graduate Student Trustee
Vacant
trustee@sgps.ca

I have questions about…

Accessibility Queen’s Accessibility Hub
https://www.queensu.ca/accessibility/


Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS)
https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/accessibility-services/

Becoming a Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant Your Department
You can find the appropriate contact for your department at the link below
https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/contact-us/program-contacts
Financial Assistance Student Awards
https://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/
awards@queensu.ca
Funding Packages Your Department
You can find the appropriate contact for your department at the link below
https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/contact-us/program-contacts
Getting Involved Queen’s Clubs Office
https://myams.org/home/clubs/
SGPS VP Community
vp.community@sgps.ca
Issues with your Teaching or Research Assistantship PSAC 901
http://psac901.org
Library Access Queen’s University Library
https://library.queensu.ca/help-services/covid-19-updates-library-services-operations
Living in Kingston/Housing Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisor
https://www.queensu.ca/ocla/
Office/Study Space Your Department
You can find the appropriate contact for your department at the link below
https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/contact-us/program-contacts
Primary Health Coverage for International Students UHIP
https://quic.queensu.ca/uhip/
uhip@queensu.ca
Purchasing Textbooks and Course Materials Campus Bookstore
https://www.campusbookstore.com/welcome
Resources for BIPOC Students Queen’s Yellow House
https://www.queensu.ca/yellow-house/


Queen’s Black Academic Society
https://qbasqueensu.wordpress.com/


Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
https://www.queensu.ca/fourdirections/


Queen’s Asian Students’ Association
https://www.facebook.com/queens.qasa/

Seeing a Doctor or a Counsellor Queen’s Student Wellness Services
https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/
Setting up my Queen’s NetID/Accessing OnQ Queen’s Information Technology Services (ITS)
https://www.queensu.ca/its/getting-started/student
Students with Children Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) FAQ
https://quic.queensu.ca/living-in-kingston/students-with-children/


Queen’s Division of Student Affairs Resource Page
https://www.queensu.ca/studentaffairs/current-students/students-children

Study Permit, Work Permits and Visa Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC)
https://quic.queensu.ca/arrival/permits-and-visas/
Supplemental Health and Dental Coverage StudentCare
http://www.studentcare.ca/View.aspx?locale=en&uid=IHaveAPlan_SGPS_Home
healthdental@sgps.ca
Tuition and Fees Office of the University Registrar
http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/home
solus@queensu.caInformation regarding Ancillary Fees can be found at https://sgps.ca/sgps-activity-fees/