Questions About Admission to Undergraduate Computing programs
Can you tell me about Queen's Admission policies?See this page for admission into a Computing program from an Ontario Secondary School. For other jurisdictions and programs, check out the Queen's Admissions Office web site.
Can you admit me into Queen's?
No. You must deal with the Queen's Admissions Office.
I have missed the deadline for application to Queen's. Can you help?
No. You must deal with the Queen's Admissions Office.
I want to register as a part-time student, or as a special student, or as a non-degree student. Can you help?
No. You must deal with the Queen's Admissions Office.
If I am admitted to Queen's, can I register in a Computing program?
Yes. If you are already a student in Arts and Science, you can very easily transfer to a Computing program (see instructions below). Students in other faculties, such as Applied Science, can also transfer to Computing programs, as described below.
How do I transfer to a Computing degree program? I am currently in another degree program within the faculty of Arts and Science.
There are two ways to do this, both easy. You can change to a Computing program on SOLUS, but only during pre-registration periods. If you are not a first-year student, you can change to a Computing program at any time by filling out an Academic Change Form. This form is available at the Computing office on the fifth floor of Goodwin Hall. This is the same form that is used to add and drop courses. Write in the name of your present degree program, and request a change to a Computing degree program. Obtain the signature of an academic adviser on this form, and you are all set.
If you are a first year student, you cannot change degree program using an Academic Change Form. You can either apply to the Queen's Admissions Office to change degree program, or remain in your original degree program until preregistration for second year begins in the spring. At that time, you can change degree program on SOLUS.
How do I transfer to a Computing degree program? I am currently a Queen's undergraduate in Applied Science.
It is relatively easy to transfer from Applied Science to Computing Science. Visit the Arts & Science office in Mac-Corry, Room F-200. Many of your Applied Science courses will transfer directly to Arts and Science courses. Students actually transfer fairly often, so the university has a good idea of the course equivalents, making the transfer a straight-forward process. Be aware that some AppSci courses do not transfer to Arts&Science, so you may not be able to complete your degree in the same time frame as if you remained in Applied Science. For a student in good standing, the transfer is more-or-less automatic.
I failed my last year at Queen's. Can I switch into Computing?
Your case will be reviewed carefully. Fill out an Academic Change Form, which is available at the Computing office on the fifth floor of Goodwin Hall. Write in the name of your present degree program, and request a change to a Computing program as your new degree program. Obtain the signature of an academic adviser on this form, and you are all set.
I am currently a Queen's graduate student in a discipline other than Computing. How do I transfer to a Computing degree program?
If you have no background in computing: You can take CISC undergraduate courses while registered as a graduate student at Queen's. Contact the Queen's Admissions Office if you are interested in being admitted into a Computing undergraduate degree program. If you have significant academic background in computing science, you can apply to the M.Sc. program as a preparatory student (see the graduate-school section of the FAQ).