Key Dates
Start Early
Interview and reception space is limited and books up quickly. Starting early gives your firm more options and allows us to promote your event more effectively to our students.
| Date |
BCom |
MSc / PhD |
MBA |
MGM |
| 2011 |
| September |
| 1 |
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Orientation |
| 8 - 9 |
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| 7 - 11 |
Career Launch* |
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Career Launch* |
| 12 |
Classes Begin |
Classes Begin |
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Classes Begin |
| 26 - 27 |
Queen's Career Fair |
| 28 - 29 |
Further Education Expo |
| October |
| 10 |
Thanksgiving Holiday – University Closed |
| 20(evening) - 22, 25, 26, 27 |
Interviewing ** Blackout Dates |
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| 24 - 28 |
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Break Week |
| November |
| 15 - 16 (Tentative) |
Fall Convocation |
Fall Convocation |
Fall Convocation |
Fall Convocation |
| December |
| 2 |
Classes End |
Classes End |
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| 6 |
Commemoration Day – All academic activities cancelled |
| 7 - 21 |
Fall Term Exams |
Fall Term Exams |
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| 9 |
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Classes End |
| 16 |
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Classes End |
|
| 24 – Jan. 3, 2012 |
Winter Holiday – University Closed |
| 2012 |
| January |
| 9 |
Winter Term Begins |
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| 10 |
|
International Exchange – all students |
| 26 |
Queen's Summer Job Fair |
| February |
| 2 |
Queen's Careers In Kingston Day |
| 20 |
Family Day – no classes |
Family Day – no classes |
Family Day – no classes |
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| 20 - 24 |
Reading Week |
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| April |
| 6 |
Good Friday, University Closed |
| 6 |
Classes End |
Classes End |
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| 12 - 28 |
Exams |
Exams |
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| 20 |
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Classes End |
|
| 30 |
Winter Term Ends |
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| May |
| 21 |
Victoria Day – University Closed |
| TBA |
Convocation (tentative) |
Convocation (tentative) |
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| July |
| 2 |
University Closed in lieu of Canada Day Holiday on July 1, 2012 |
| 4 |
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Third semester - Kingston Begins |
| August |
| 6 |
Civic Holiday – University Closed |
| 12 |
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Classes End |
| 15 - 19 |
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Exams |
| 26 |
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Third Semester Ends |
| 26 |
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MSc Completion |
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* Career Launch prepares Commerce students for recruiting success through the two days of intensive career-related activities. Where experienced recruiters share their experiences and expertise with third-and fourth-year students through mock interviews, panel discussions and presentations. Career Launch is a unique opportunity to announce your company's interest in Queen's.
** Blackout Dates: Please note that during the Commerce students Fall semester there are interviewing "Blackout Dates" which occur during the mid term exam period. These dates are set aside to prevent a scheduling conflict for students during their busy exam times.
