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
2012
January
9 Winter Term Begins
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
20 - 24 Reading Week
April
6 Good Friday, University Closed
6 Classes End Classes End
12 - 28 Exams Exams
20 Classes End
30 Winter Term Ends
May
21 Victoria Day – University Closed
TBA Convocation (tentative) Convocation (tentative)
July
2 University Closed in lieu of Canada Day Holiday on July 1, 2012
4

6 Student Resume Books Available Student Resume Books Available Third semester - Kingston Begins
18 - 21 MBA Employer Visits in Toronto
August
6 Civic Holiday – University Closed
12 Classes End
15 - 19 Exams
26 Third Semester Ends
26 MSc Completion
September
5 - 7 Career Launch Career Launch
10 On-Campus Recruitment Begins On-Campus Recruitment Begins On-Campus Recruitment Begins
October
18 - 24 Interview & Recruitment Blackout Period

* 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.