Royal Kickoff

Take a moment to read a welcome letter from Amber Slack, Ed.D.,
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and Anita McGill, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement!

First-Year Student Move-In
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Your assigned first-year residence hall

Welcome to Queens! Our volunteers will help you unload your vehicle, so you can settle into your new room. Please check your Queens email for your assigned move-in time and details.

International students move in on Monday, August 18. Please contact the International Office with any questions you may have.

Family & Friends Departure
2:30-4:00 p.m. | Claudia Belk Room, Levine Center

Family & friends are invited for refreshments and final goodbyes. Leave a note for your student that will be delivered in September. Don’t forget to stop by the campus bookstore to grab some Queens gear before heading home!

Commuter Student Check In
3:30-4:00 p.m. | Gambrell Center, Room 101

Commuter students – please arrive 15 minutes prior, so you can check-in for the fall semester.

*Staying Safe at Queens (Required)
4:00-5:30 p.m. | Sandra Levine Theatre in Gambrell Center

This important session will teach you campus expectations and how to be prepared to respond quickly in an emergency.

Dinner
5:30 p.m. | Trexler Student Center

Enjoy dinner in the dining hall. Be sure to bring your Q-card to swipe in.

Mandatory Hall Meetings
7:00 p.m. | Your assigned first-year residence hall

Meet your RA and your new neighbors! Learn about your hall, upcoming events, community expectations, and roommate agreements.

“Shelfie” Fest – A Night of Games at the Library
8:00-10:00 p.m. | Everett Library

Come see the library like never before! Join us for games and activities and snap a “shelfie” among the bookshelves. Don’t miss s’mores at the firepit on the residential quad!

*Royal Advising Information/Connection (Required)
10:45-11:45 a.m. | TBD

Meet your Royal Advisors to make sure you’re on track for a successful semester. Bring your questions and leave with a clear plan for the year ahead!

Transfer Student Lunch
12:00-1:00 p.m. | Trexler Student Center

Transfer students are invited to gather together during lunch. Please meet Anita McGill at the lobby of Trexler Student Center to get a ticket, and let’s sit together and share our experiences.

*Meet Your Roadmap Class (Required)
1:00-2:30 p.m. | TBD

Meet the students in your Roadmap class and your Roadmap Scholar, an upper-class student who will mentor you. Check out your class schedule to find your section number, then use that number to find your assigned location.

*Sed Min (Required)
4:00 p.m. | Sandra Levine Theater in Gambrell Center

Line up starts at 3:15 p.m. at the Levine Center.

Named after our motto, “non ministrari sen ministrare,” which translates to “Not to be served, but to serve,” you will acknowledge your commitment to Queens Honor Code during this academic tradition for all new students. Please note: the code is business casual.

Class of 2030 Photo
Immediately following Sed Min | Hall Brown Terrace, Queens Hall

Grab your free t-shirt and gather with your fellow students for a group picture.

Silent Disco
8:00-10:00 p.m. | Residential Quad

Put on headphones, choose your vibe and dance the night away. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is invited!

ROAR Orientation
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Sykes 024

If you did not attend a June ROAR session or the online transfer orientation, you are required to attend this half day orientation session. We’ll share more about student life at Queens and provide resources to help you succeed.

Royal Kickoff Service Event
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Academic Quad

Live out our motto — “Not to be served, but to serve.” Make a positive impact alongside your classmates by supporting Classroom Central and Project Linus.

*Dramatic Dialogue (Required)
1:00-2:30 p.m. | Sandra Levine Theater in Gambrell Center

Join this interactive session with live actors and real scenarios that spark honest conversations about healthy behaviors, consent and healthy relationships. Learn how to communicate clearly and build a respectful campus community.

Leadership and Sed Min Scholars Program Gatherings
3:00-4:00 p.m. | McEwen 212

If you are part of the Leadership or Sed Min Scholars Program, please join us for connection, conversation, and community as we kick off another year of your experience!

Honors Program Mapping
3:00-4:30 p.m. | Claudia Belk Room, Levine Center

Honors students, join us for an interactive activity to get you acclimated to the honors program, meet fellow honors students, and ask questions.

BINGO with Residence Life
8:00 p.m. | Young Dining Hall

Don’t miss this Queens tradition! Play Bingo for your chance to win amazing prizes.

Wellness Opportunities
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Refresh your mind and body! Choose one or all three wellness activities — a morning walk, yoga, or Zumba.

• 9:00 a.m.: Morning Walk | Meet at Rex, outside of Levine Center
• 10:00 a.m.: Yoga (bring a mat or towel) | Belk Chapel
• 11:00 a.m.: Zumba | Claudia Belk Room, Levine Center
• 12:00 p.m.: Tour of Levine Fitness Center | Meet at the front desk of Levine Center

Presidential Scholars Breakfast
9:00-10:00 a.m. | Gambrell Center 101

Presidential Scholars are invited to enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow Presidential Scholars.

Target and Grocery Store Runs
12:30-3:00 p.m. | Evans Clock Tower

Need snacks or forgot something? Hop on a shuttle to Target, At Home, and Trader Joe’s. Shuttles run all afternoon — first pick-up is at 12:30 p.m., last shuttle leaves at 2:00 p.m.

Cleats and Eats – Soccer Pre-Celebration
5:00-6:00 p.m. | Queens Sports Complex

Dinner will be served at the Sports Complex for all students. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and walking tacos as we get ready for the men’s soccer game. The pre-game activities will be loads of fun. There will be a beer garden area inside the stadium for 21-year-olds to BYOB. You will have to show ID and get a wrist band to be able to participate in the beer garden area.

Men’s Soccer Game – Royals Supporting Royals
6:00 p.m. | Queens Sports Complex

Let’s support our men’s soccer team as they take on the Wofford Terriers.

Make sure you’re on your mobile device when claiming your pass.

Claiming your ticket:
1. Go to ticketreturn.com/QueensUNV
2. Log in with your Queens University credentials
3. Select “All Pass” from the sidebar
4. Choose the sport you want a pass for
5. Tap the ➕ next to General Admission and add it to your Wallet
(Apple or Google, depending on your device)

Remember: you need to claim one pass per sport.

Post Games Games
Immediately following soccer game 10:00 p.m. | Levine Center

We have something for everyone – open gym, crafts, music, scavenger hunt but most importantly opportunities for connection and lots of fun.

Worship Opportunities

Explore local places of worship using the Queens 2026–2027 Places of Worship Database.

For questions, please contact our Chaplain Adrian Bird (birda@queens.edu), Andy Harkavy (harkavya@queens.edu) or Cloe Nkazi (nkazic@queens.edu). Drop by the Chapel anytime to say hello!

Find Your Classes
11:00 a.m. | Meet at Diana Fountain

Get familiar with your class locations and feel confident for Monday. Stop by for goodies along the way!

Welcome Back Bash
6:00-8:00 p.m. | Residential Quad

Before classes start, unwind, connect with friends, and enjoy activities and entertainment. Make memories and celebrate your new community.

Both sessions will take place in the same location!