Registration and Check In for FYNIRS Orientation- 2:30-5:00 pm
Location: Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) Upper Gym
Items to bring: Your printed ticket or a screenshot of your ticket, a reusable water bottle, if you have not registered online bring $50 cash (exact change is appreciated), and a bag to hold your belongings in.
Dinner- 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: Downtown district
Items to bring: Cash or a packed dinner.
First Years will go with their Landlords and groups to eat dinner in the downtown district during this time.
All First Years and Landlord Return- 6:30 pm sharp
Location: North Entrance to ARC (Earl Street side)
Queen’s Welcomes U- 6:45-8:00 pm
Location: ARC Main Gym
This event is attended by all First-Year students at Queen’s University. It will be a presentation and speech by several administrative staff members, the Principal and other guests.
FYNIRS Night In- 8:15-10:15 pm
Location: Ellis Hall Auditorium
During this event, First Years and their Landlords will be shown Disney’s Moana and can enjoy some light snacks.
Monday, September 4th
Optional Sunrise Yoga, hosted by the Student Experience Office- 7:30-8:30 am
Location: Field between Gordon Brockington Houses and Morris Hall
Students are invited by the Residence Orientation to attend a morning yoga session. This event is optional and will only be attended by First Years.
Morning Meet Up 1.0/Late Registration- 9:00-9:20 am sharp
Location: ARC Upper Gym
Items to bring: If you did not register on the first day, your printed ticket or a screenshot of your ticket, if you have not registered online bring $50 cash (exact change is appreciated), a reusable water bottle, a change of clothes and a towel, and a bag to carry belongings.
Pleasure Principles Consent Talk by Farrah Khan- 9:30-10:30 am
Location: ARC Main Gym
This event is hosted by the Student Experience Office and discusses the importance of consent and other issues related to this. Please note that counselling services will be available on site if needed.
Silly Scavenger Hunt- 10:30-11:30 am
Location: Start at ARC Main Gym
Lunch at Leonard Cafeteria 1.0- 11:30-12:30 pm
Location: Leonard Hall Cafeteria
This meal is paid for and each student will be given a meal voucher card. Please email
fynirs@ams.queensu.ca if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Yeah, Yeah! We Got Resources!- 12:45-1:45 pm
Location: Ellis Hall Auditorium
Frosh Olympics- 2:00-5:45 pm
Location: City Park Cricket Field
Ensure you bring a towel and/or an extra set of clothing. You may also wish to bring sunscreen.
Dinner at Leonard Hall Cafeteria- 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Leonard Hall Cafeteria
This meal is paid for and each student will be given a meal voucher card. Please email
fynirs@ams.queensu.ca if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
“FYNIRS Got Talent” Karaoke- 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: Common Ground Coffee House – Queen’s Centre Second Floor
Residence Society Carnival- 8:00-11:00 pm
Location: Tindall Field & Parking Lot
All FYNIRS students are invited to attend this event.
A bag and coat check room will be held in Mackintosh Corry Hall B201 and will be open until 11:15 pm. No bags or outside items are allowed into the event.
A board game event will also be occurring in the Mackintosh Corry Hall Cafeteria, on the west side of the building.
Food trucks will be on site serving food, bring cash and debit/credit if you wish to purchase food. Please be aware that some food trucks will have possible allergens in their food. Ensure that you are careful when purchasing food, if you have an allergy. Free snow cones will be provided.
Tuesday, September 5th
Optional Sunrise Yoga, hosted by the Student Experience Office- 7:30-8:30 am
Location: Field between Gordon Brockington Houses and Morris Hall
Students are invited by the Residence Orientation to attend a morning yoga session. This event is optional and will only be attended by First Years.
Morning Meet Up 2.0!- 9:00-9:30 am
Location: ARC Upper Gym
Items to bring: If you did not register on the first or second day, your printed ticket or a screenshot of your ticket, if you have not registered online bring $50 cash (exact change is appreciated), a reusable water bottle and a bag to carry belongings.
Scoops & Hoops Game-9:45-11:00 am
Location: Agnes Benedickson Field
Lunch at Leonard Hall Cafeteria- 11:15-12:30 pm
Location: Leonard Hall Cafeteria
This meal is paid for and each student will be given a meal voucher card. Please email
fynirs@ams.queensu.ca if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Existere XXIII- 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Grant Hall
FYNIRS Class of 2021 Photo- 2:45-3:15 pm
Location: Murney Tower
Faculty Mixer- 3:15-4:30 pm
Location: Start at Murney Tower
Students will also take part in an art project, Canvas on Campus, at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre during this event. Students are requested to bring their academic schedules for this event. Student ID cards will also be retrieved during this event.
FYNIRS Semi Formal- 6:30-10:00 pm
Location: Four Points by Sheraton (285 King Street East)
Wear semi-formal clothing and prepare for a night of a live auction (bring cash, if you wish to bid) and dancing! Please eat dinner before coming.
