Student Run Services

With a staff of almost 30 students, the Queen’s Journal (QJ) puts out issues every Friday and releases online content throughout each week at www.queensjournal.ca. They welcome all students to contribute as writers, as well as letters or opinion pieces from all members of the Queen’s community.

Established in 1977, the Queen’s Pub is a safe dining location on campus where students can come to experience quality service, affordable prices and the spirit of the Queen’s community. Set to return after the JDUC renovation is complete, Queen’s Pub is a relaxing place to grab food or a drink, play trivia, and watch the game!

The Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro) is a student run coffeehouse found at the heart of the Queen’s Campus in the Athletics & recreation Centre. They offer a large variety of espresso based drinks, iced drinks, bagels, delicious sandwiches, and local baked goods. The CoGro lounge space can be used for studying, hanging out with friends, grabbing lunch, or can even be booked for events! Be sure to drop by CoGro in the Queen’s Centre to pick up a coffee, tea, or baked good on your way to class!

The Peer Support Centre (PSC) is comprised of 100+ dedicated staff and volunteers. The PSC provides all undergraduate students with confidential, empathetic, peer-to-peer support, including resource referrals and practical guidance. Students are welcome to come in to talk about homesickness, personal grievances, mental health, instances of oppression and/or discrimination, sexual violence, academic challenges, and more! The PSC should not be used in the place of professional mental health services, but we are more than happy to listen to your experiences, and assist you with reaching out to further supports. ‘No problem is too big or too small, we care about them all.’ 

Walkhome is a student-run service that provides all members of the Queen’s Community with a safe and comfortable way to travel Kingston at night. It is a completely anonymous and confidential service, so our staff members do not wear any clothes identifying them as a Walkhome team. Whether you feel unsafe or just want company on your night walk please call (613) 533-WALK or visit the kiosk under the stairs on the first floor of the Queen’s Centre.

Society 58 is your one-stop shop that serves students, alumni, and the Queen’s community. They provide high-quality options for Queen’s clothing and merchandise, and convenient bus service.

The AMS Food Bank provides confidential and non-judgmental food options to members of the Queen’s community in the most comfortable environment possible. The Food Bank helps to ensure that Queen’s students can be healthy and productive as they pursue academic achievement and alleviates poverty amongst Queen’s community members.

Providing Equal Access, Changing Hunger (PEACH) Market is a shared initiative between Student Affairs and the Alma Mater Society.

As an inclusive and destigmatized space on campus to support vulnerable individuals’ health and well-being, PEACH offers access to high-quality and nutritious food from across Hospitality Services’ locations that is packaged and sold at a low cost using an accessible ‘pay what you can’ operating model. A sliding scale model strives to uphold people’s dignity and autonomy by offering customers tiered pricing for menu items at $1, $3, $5, or an open rate based on affordability.

The Student Life Centre (SLC) is a collaboration of facilities, services, and resources dedicated to enhancing the quality of student life at Queen’s. Encompassing the Queen’s Centre (QC), the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC), the Rideau Building, the Mackintosh-Corry Student Street (MC) and the Grey House, the SLC provides bookable equipment and spaces for individuals, organizations and clubs to arrange meetings, performances, and events encompassing a wide range of student and community uses. The SLC Information Desk is located on the 1st floor of the Queen’s Centre where friendly SLC staff can provide you with information about space bookings, equipment and locker rentals, opportunities to advertise through posters and TV screens within SLC spaces, booths, and conference or event set-up.

From conception to creation, the Media Centre offers a variety of professional quality print and media services and products. Our services include Industrial Printing and Finishing, Dynamic Photography, Executive Videography, Expressive Graphics, and Custom Publications. Our service consists of two hubs, Creative and Production. Our Creative Hub is our design studio where we offer photography, videography, graphics and publications. Our Production Hub is our workshop store where we produce all of the print materials. We strive to provide revelant expereince to AMS Members, while emphaiss inclusivity, diversity, accessbility, and sustiinability, as our guiding principles in providing customer-oriented, fiancially tenable, quality media services for Queen’s, Kingston, and Ontario communities.

The Queen’s StuCons are the only peer-to-peer security service in North America. The StuCons were founded in 1936, and ever since have been working to help facilitate campus engagement by upholding the AMS rules and regulations in a safe and judgement free environment. With a Staff of approximately 60 students, you can find us at your favourite on-campus establishments such as Clark Hall Pub or the Grad Club. They also regularly work alongside the over 260+ student run clubs to promote and organize sanctioned events during the school year.

The Housing Resource Centre (HRC) offers support for students who are experiencing a conflict with a landlord or housemate in a safe and confidential space. Trained student volunteers can also answer questions and provide information on property standards, leases, tenant rights, house hunting, home security, and more.

The Collective Closet is a swap-based clothing initiative founded in collaboration with the Commission of Environmental Sustainability and Queen’s Backing Action on Climate Crisis (QBACC). The Collective Closet operates on a take one, leave one model to promote slow fashion. The Closet operates regular hours in its JDUC storefront, as well as pop-up events across campus. Location: JDUC 212

The Academic Affairs Centre (AAC) is a confidential, peer-led support service designed to help students navigate the complexities of university academics. The Centre offers assistance with understanding academic regulations, pursuing accommodations or appeals, offering academic accessibility bursaries and resolving academic integrity matters. It serves as both a resource and a support system, providing guidance to students who are facing difficult academic circumstances or who simply want help understanding their rights and options. In addition to direct support, the AAC also engages in academic advocacy by conducting outreach campaigns and working with university stakeholders to address structural issues in academic policy. Through this dual role of service and advocacy, the Centre plays a vital part in promoting academic equity and empowering students to advocate for themselves within the institution.

The AMS International Affairs Office, led by the International Affairs Director, supports and empowers international students at Queen’s by creating spaces for connection, guidance, and celebration. Through the International Student Mentorship Program, cultural initiatives, and ongoing advisory support, the office helps ease the transition to life in Canada while fostering community and cultural exchange. Our goal is to ensure international students feel welcomed, supported, and connected throughout their time at Queen’s.