Think Grad Studies Day 2019

Our day is a great way to get to know graduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science and School of Graduate Studies at Queen's University. It's a chance for you to see if Queen's is the right fit for your further education. Whether you are just starting to think about graduate studies or have already decided to apply, we have events for you. Join us!

Event Schedule:

Think Grad Studies Day Information Booth
Get all the information you will need about Think Grad Studies Day. We will have print out agendas, grad maps and will answer all your questions.
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Gordon Hall, outside room 302

Department of Geography and Planning Meet and Greet
Meet with members of our Queen's Department of Geography and Planning faculty and staff.
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Mackintosh-Corry Hall E208

Department of Religion - Open House Office Hours
Drop-in and chat with Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Sharday C. Mosurinjohn, to learn about the opportunities for graduate studies in the Department of Religion.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Theological Hall, Room 230

Department of Psychology - Q&A
Meet with members of our Queen's Department of Psychology faculty and staff.
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Craine Lounge, Craine Hall 2nd floor

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy - Meet and Greet
Come meet the Grad Chair and representatives from the McDonald Institute to learn about research opportunities ranging from nanophotonics to astroparticle physics.
Time: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Location: Stirling Hall room 362 (Research wing)

Department of History - Coffee and cookies session
Come meet the Grad Chair, faculty, and current grad students.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Watson Hall room 242, Arthur Lower History Department Lounge

Department of Classics - Drop-in Session
Come meet the Graduate Studies Coordinator and current graduate students. Have your questions about what it is like to complete graduate studies in Classics.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Location: Watson Hall room 542

Grad Student Panel Discussion: Get the Real Deal
Panel discussion on the difference between undergraduate and graduate studies, applying for more than one program, and life as a graduate student at Queen's.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: Gordon Hall room 302

Cultural Studies Program - Coffee Time
Curious about an MA or Ph.D. in Cultural Studies? Wondering about Research-Creation or Community-Based Research? Coffee and treats will be provided. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish.
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B176

Lunch
Join us for a light lunch with current students and faculty, co-hosted by the School of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Wallace Hall

Get Paid to Learn in Arts & Science
Join the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in Arts and Science to hear about funding packages available for grad studies.
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: Online

It's Never Too Early to Start Planning - What to do now to get ready to apply next year, the next year, or the next year
For 1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students. Learn what you should be doing now to get ready for grad school and why it's never too early to start planning.
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: Gordon Hall room 302

Learn the difference between a Professional and a Research degree
Panel discussion on the difference between a research graduate degree and a professional graduate degree.
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: Gordon Hall room 324

School of Computing - Meet and Greet
The School of Computing will hold an informal Meet and Greet. Meet members of our Faculty to ask questions and learn about our graduate programs in computing.
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Goodwin Hall, Room 620

Finding the Right Supervisor and Managing the Relationship
Do you have to? Where do you start? How do you know it will be a good fit? How will you manage the relationship? Find out answers to these questions and more at this presentation.
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Gordon Hall room 302

Get Paid to Learn in Arts & Science
Join the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in Arts and Science to hear about funding packages available for grad studies.
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Gordon Hall room 324

It's Never Too Early to Start Planning - What to do now to get ready to apply next year, the next year, or the next year
For 1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students. Learn what you should be doing now to get ready for grad school and why it's never too early to start planning.
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Online

Employment Relations Programs Open House
Pay a visit to the faculty and staff of Queen's University's Employment Relations Programs and discover how their graduate programs can help you improve your career.
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Robert Sutherland Hall 202

Department of Political Studies - Informational Session
Learn about our graduate programs in Political Studies and where they can take you in your career.
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Dunning Hall room 11

Department of Chemistry - Tour and Meet and Greet
Discover the state of the art facilities of Chernoff Hall, home to our Department of Chemistry, as well as, meet with members of our Queen's Graduate Chemistry Society and Faculty.
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Chernoff Hall Main Entrance

Department of Film and Media - Tour and Meet and Greet
Tour the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as learn about the new Master's and Ph.D. programs in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies.
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 3rd Floor Lounge

Department of Sociology - Meet and Greet
The Department of Sociology will hold an informal Meet and Greet with treats for those considering an MA in Sociology. Hosted by Graduate Coordinator, Martin Hand. Meet members of our Sociology Graduate Student Association (SGSA) and Faculty to ask questions and learn about our graduate programs in Sociology.
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room D411 (Sociology Lounge)

Department of Art History and Art Conservation Open House
Pay a visit to the faculty and staff of Queen's University's Art History and Conservation Programs and discover how their graduate programs can help you improve your career.
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Ontario Hall 3rd floor Grad Lounge

Additional Events:

October 9

Department of Philosophy - Meet and Greet
The Philosophy Department will hold a Meet and Greet with pizza for undergraduate students considering an MA in Philosophy. Hosted by Graduate Coordinator, David Bakhurst and Head of Department, Christine Sypnowich. Sponsored by the Philosophy Department Equity Committee.
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Watson Hall

Department of English Language and Literature - Applying to Grad School Workshop
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Watson Hall, Room 513
More information: queensu.ca/english/considering-grad-school

October 15

School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) Open House for prospective graduate students
Learn about obtaining a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room E230