Announcements from the VPSA Office
Announcements will be posted below in date order (topmost = Newest)
Spring 2024 Announcements below:
Welcome Message from the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Greetings from Queens College and welcome to the Spring 2024 semester!
On behalf of the entire Queens College Student Affairs Team, I am excited to welcome you to campus for the coming semester and I hope you are as excited to be here as we are to have you!
As you prepare for the start of classes, I encourage you to check your Queens College email often. This is the official outlet for communication with Queens College and many of your updates and messages will only be sent to that account. If you are having issues accessing your account, please contact Information Technology Services by visiting the HelpDesk in the Dining Hall or contacting them online via their webpage at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/.
Before you do anything else, please take a moment to sign up for the CUNY Alert service. This is a text and e-mail service that will keep you updated with important announcements from Queens College and the City University of New York such as closings, delays, etc. To sign up, visit https://www.cuny.edu/cuny-alert/ and scroll down to “Subscribing to CUNY Alert.”
Did you know that there are scholarships available for QC students? Feel free to read more about them at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/opportunities and apply online at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/users/sign_in!
When trying to make appointments with offices on campus, be sure to log into EAB Navigate to make an appointment in advance. You can do so by visiting https://qc-cuny.navigate.eab.com/app/#/authentication/remote/.
Over the coming semester, you will see some changes in our food options on campus. In addition to our traditional dining hall offerings, the campus is working with local vendors to provide additional service via food trucks and pop-up vendors, both in the Dining Hall and the Student Union. The campus will keep you updated with varying options so that you can try out all the different things we have to offer in between classes!
As you make your way to campus, please be mindful of the following suggestions to ensure an easy arrival for class:
• Shuttle Bus - Commuting to campus via Public Transportation? Did you know that Queens College offers a free service to our students arriving via Jamaica, Forest Hills, and Downtown Flushing? Please see the schedule and route map on our website at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/shuttle/
• Access-A-Ride access to campus - If you plan to use Access-A-Ride services to come to campus or to leave, the process is easy! Simply instruct your driver to arrive via the Entrance Gate closest to where you need to be dropped off or picked up and when they arrive at campus, Public Safety will allow them access.
• Uber/Lyft drop-off locations - When using a ride-share service, we ask that you find a drop-off outside of campus that is nearest the gate you plan to access. Please keep in mind that it is best to have the driver pull up 50-100 feet beyond that gate entrance so that they do not cause congestion for other traffic driving in that same area while they wait for you.
Lastly, check our Student Affairs webpage as often as possible. We keep it updated with activities, leadership development opportunities, and news important for your success at Queens College. Bookmark our page now: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sl/ and follow us on Instagram @QCStudentAffairs to see what we are up to!
Obviously, there is so much more on our website but the following links may be helpful:
Bookstore and Campus Gear: https://qc.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php
Campus Map - https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/campus-map/
QCard Office - https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/qcard/
Upcoming Athletics Events: https://queensknights.com
Check out these Instagram accounts for more updates on campus: @QueensCollegeSA @QueensCollegeOfficial @QCKnightsNY
Most importantly, if you have a question, ask! We are here to support you in your academic endeavors and if we do not know the answer, we will refer you to someone who does. Best wishes to you for an AMAZING semester… Go KNIGHTS!
Sincerely,
Sean J. Pierce
Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Gay Fight Club
Changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form
Current QC students should apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA every year. For the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, the 2024-2025 FAFSA application is now available. What’s changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA form? View the video below to find out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgIb7StyPU
The Queens College priority deadline for filing the FAFSA application is March 1st, but don’t wait until then. By filing your FAFSA sooner, you will find out about your eligibility sooner, and get a clearer picture of your financial resources.
To be considered for any type of financial aid, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are a resident of New York State, you must also complete the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.
Sincerely,
Office of Financial Aid Services
Queens College of the City University of New York
Club Day
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester
From: Elizabeth D’Amico-Ramirez, Associate Director of the Registrar, QC Hub:
The QC Hub team would like to welcome you to the start of the Spring 2024 semester and to provide you with some important information and dates, listed below:
January 25, 2024 - Start of the Spring Semester
January 31, 2024 - The last day students can self-service register in CUNYfirst. After this date all registration must be approved by the academic department and will incur a late fee.
January 31, 2024 - Priority Deadline for Declaration of Major. An approved Declaration of Major/Minor form received after this date will be processed as received but may negatively impact NYS financial aid awards.
February 12, 2024 - The College is closed.
February 19, 2024 - The College is closed.
February 22, 2024 - Classes follow a Monday schedule.
February 28, 2024 - Classes follow a Monday schedule.
March 1, 2024 - The application to file for Spring 2024 graduation closes in the CUNYfirst Student Center.
March 29 to March 31, 2024 - No classes are scheduled.
April 1, 2024 - The deadline to file for Summer 2024 graduation to be included in the June Commencement.
April 22 to April 30, 2024 - No classes are scheduled for Spring Recess.
May 15, 2024 - The last day to P/NC a course.
May 15, 2024 - The deadline for academic withdrawal.
Please be advised that you may have a financial aid liability if you withdraw. Please consult the Financial Aid Office in the QC Hub for information.
May 16 to May 22, 2024 - Final exams.
May 28, 2024 - Final Grade submission deadline.
We plan to send reminder communications during the semester and recommend that you visit the Queens College calendar for more dates and updated information.
If you have any questions, you can reach the Registrar's Office by create a ticket or chatting with us.
All the best for the Spring 2024 semester!
Fall 2023 Announcements below:
Transgender Day of Remembrance at Queens College
Thanksgiving Meal Raffle
Queering the Archives: Adapting LGBTQ+ Journals for the Stage
November Religious/Ethnic Holiday Calendar
As a reminder, CUNY's policy on religious accommodation allows students to request and be granted academic and attendance accommodations based on religious belief. A link to the policy is posted here:
https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/policies-resources/reasonable-accommodations-and-academic-adjustments/vi-religious-accommodations/
VI. Religious Accommodations
A. Requests for Accommodations
1. Students requesting a religious accommodation should contact the Office for Student Affairs at the College or unit in which they are enrolled. The Chief Student Affairs Officer, or a designee, and the student will engage in an interactive process with the goal of finding an acceptable accommodation.
2. Consistent with New York State Education Law § 224-a, students who are absent from school because of a religious belief will be given the equivalent opportunity, without any additional fee charged, to register for classes or make up any examination, study or work requirements missed because of such absence on any particular day or days.
As a frame of reference for anticipating student requests for religious accommodations, CUNY's Interfaith Council has developed the following "Religious & Ethnic Holidays Calendar," which serves as a helpful resource (https://www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/religious-ethnic-holiday-calendar/).
Pronoun Party
National Coming Out Day
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024 Registration Announcement
From Elizabeth D’Amico-Ramirez, Associate Registrar: Registration is soon to open for the Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024 semesters. The following information is to help guide as we prepare for registration opening:
On October 10, students can view their specific registration date and time for Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024 in CUNYfirst. This information can be found in the Student Service Center under "Enrollment Dates."
On October 30, students will begin to register for the Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024 sessions.
Outlined below is the detailed schedule for all three terms.
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024
October 10
Student appointments available in CUNYfirst
October 17
Class schedule available
October 25
Departmental registration begins
October 26
Special Group Registration begins, including Veterans
October 30
Senior and graduate (degree seeking) registration begins
October 31
Junior and 2nd BA registration begins
November 1
Sophomore registration begins
November 2
Freshman registration begins
November 6
New freshman, transfer, visiting, and all non-degree registration begins
MidKnight Madness
Bonfire Knight
Knights' Leadership Series
Start or Recharter a Club
Monday Mile with President Wu
Wu Vs. You
Join the Office of Student Development and Leadership and Queens College President Frank Wu for “Wu vs. You!” on the college Quad behind Jefferson Hall on Monday, September 18th from 12-1PM where you will have the opportunity to play games with President Wu, learn more about upcoming OSDL events, and meet the new OSDL staff members. We hope to see you there!
Rain location: Dining Hall 800 Room
UBUNTU Mentorship Program
The Office of Student Development and Leadership would like to invite all first-year and transfer students of color to join our UBUNTU mentorship program. This program will pair you with an upper-class mentor and support you as you tackle your first year at QC. Our program offers various workshops and social events to ensure that you succeed and excel in your first year.
All students are invited to join. If interested, please submit this mentee questionnaire by September 8th: https://forms.office.com/r/WtZPYpVTDY
If you have questions about the program please email ubuntu@qc.cuny.edu.
Welcome to the Fall 2023 Semester!
Greetings from Queens College and welcome to the Fall 2023 semester!
On behalf of the entire Queens College Student Affairs Team, I am excited to welcome you to campus for the coming semester and I hope you are as excited to be here as we are to have you!
As you prepare for the start of classes, I encourage you to check your Queens College email often. This is the official outlet for communication with Queens College and many of your updates and messages will only be sent to that account. If you are having issues accessing your account, please contact Information Technology Services by visiting the Help Desk in the Dining Hall or contacting them online via their webpage at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/.
Before you do anything else, please take a moment to sign up for the CUNY Alert service. This is a text and e-mail service that will keep you updated with important announcements from Queens College and the City University of New York such as closings, delays, etc. To sign up, visit https://www.cuny.edu/cuny-alert/ and scroll down to “Subscribing to CUNY Alert.”
Did you know that there are scholarships available for QC students? Feel free to read more about them at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/opportunities and apply online at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/users/sign_in!
When trying to make appointments with offices on campus, be sure to log into EAB Navigate to make an appointment in advance. You can do so by visiting https://qc-cuny.navigate.eab.com/app/#/authentication/remote/.
Over the coming semester and into Spring 2024, you will see some changes in our food options on campus. In addition to our traditional dining hall offerings, the campus is working with local vendors to provide additional service via food trucks and pop-up vendors, both in the Dining Hall and the Student Union. The campus will keep you updated with varying options so that you can try out all the different things we have to offer in between classes!
As you make your way to campus, please be mindful of the following suggestions to ensure an easy arrival for class:
Shuttle Bus - Commuting to campus via Public Transportation? Did you know that Queens College offers a free service to our students arriving via Jamaica, Forest Hills, and Downtown Flushing? Please see the schedule and route map on our website at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/shuttle/
Access-A-Ride access to campus - If you plan to use Access-A-Ride services to come to campus or to leave, the process is easy! Simply instruct your driver to arrive via the Entrance Gate closest to where you need to be dropped off or picked up and when they arrive at campus, Public Safety will allow them access.
Uber/Lyft drop-off locations - When using a ride-share service, we ask that you find a drop-off outside of campus that is nearest the gate you plan to access. Please keep in mind that it is best to have the driver pull up 50-100 feet beyond that gate entrance so that they do not cause congestion for other traffic driving in that same area while they wait for you.
Lastly, check our Student Affairs webpage as often as possible. We keep it updated with activities, leadership development opportunities, and news important for your success at Queens College. Bookmark our page now: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sl/ and follow us on Instagram @QCStudentAffairs to see what we are up to!
Obviously, there is so much more on our website, but the following links may be helpful:
Bookstore and Campus Gear: https://qc.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php
Campus Map: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/campus-map/
QCard Office: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/qcard/
Upcoming Athletics Events: https://queensknights.com
Check out these Instagram accounts for more updates on campus: @QueensCollegeSA @QueensCollegeOfficial @QCKnightsNY
Most importantly, if you have a question, ask! We are here to support you in your academic endeavors and if we do not know the answer, we will refer you to someone who does.
Best wishes to you for an AMAZING Fall semester… Go KNIGHTS!
Sincerely,
Sean J. Pierce, Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Spring 2023 announcements below
Summit Job Opportunity:
Are you energetic, helpful and responsible? Are you interested in helping fellow Queens College students living on campus? Then apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) in the Summit Apartments! Applications will be available starting January 30th 2023 on the Summit Apartments Website https://queenscollegehousing.com or email the Summit at housing@qc.cuny.edu.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE submitted to the following link at https://forms.office.com/r/hknXTkv1ip by February, 10th @ 5pm!
For additional information and/or questions please attend one of our informational sessions in the MCR at the Summit Apartments.
February 2nd @ 6:00PM
February 6th @ 12:15PM
February 7th @ 6:00PM
February 8th @ 12:15PM
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You can call or email us: 718-997-4881 or housing@qc.cuny.edu.
Greetings from Queens College and welcome to the Spring 2023 semester!
On behalf of the entire Queens College Student Affairs Team, I am excited to welcome you to campus for the coming semester and I hope you are as excited to be here as we are to have you!
As you prepare for the start of classes, I encourage you to check your Queens College email often. This is the official outlet for communication with Queens College and many of your updates and messages will only be sent to that account. If you are having issues accessing your account, please contact Information Technology Services by visiting the HelpDesk in Kiely Hall 226 or contacting them online via their webpage at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/.
Campus Access is changing, and in a good way! Please be sure to read the campus mailer from AVP Zeco Krcic that explains the changes for accessing campus for those who come through the Main Gate on Kissena Boulevard.
Stay up to date on the latest CoVID policies and protocols by checking out the website at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/covid/.
Did you know that there are scholarships available for QC students? Feel free to read more about them at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/opportunities and apply online at https://qc-cuny.academicworks.com/users/sign_in!
When trying to make appointments with offices on campus, be sure to log into EAB Navigate to make an appointment in advance. You can do so by visiting https://qc-cuny.navigate.eab.com/app/#/authentication/remote/.
Lastly, check our Student Affairs webpage as often as possible. We keep it updated with activities, leadership development opportunities, and news important for your success at Queens College. Bookmark our page now: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sl/ and follow us on Instagram @QCStudentAffairs to see what we are up to!
Obviously, there is so much more on our website, but the following links may be helpful:
Shuttle Bus: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/shuttle/ Bookstore
Campus Gear: https://qc.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php
Campus Access: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/covid/campus-access/ Your Cleared4 Pass will get you onto campus if you do not yet have a QCard. If you cannot find your Cleared4 Pass, email ReturnToQC2022@qc.cuny.edu for assistance.
Campus Map https://www.qc.cuny.edu/a/campus-map/
QCard Office: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/qcard/
Upcoming Athletics Events: https://queensknights.com
Check out these Instagram accounts for more updates on campus: @QueensCollegeSA @QueensCollegeOfficial @QCKnightsNY
Most importantly, if you have a question, ask! We are here to support you in your academic endeavors and if we do not know the answer, we will refer you to someone who does. Best wishes to you for an AMAZING Spring semester… Go KNIGHTS!
Sincerely,
Sean J. Pierce Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Fall 2022/Winter 2023 announcements below
