Student Services
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground is a popular coffee shop on Queen’s University campus, located on the second floor of the Queen’s Centre. Common Ground, or CoGro as it has been lovingly nicknamed, is entirely student run from management to staff!
The Brew
The Brew is Common Ground’s sister store, originally opened in 2013 but closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. In 2025, The Brew is coming back and better than ever, relaunching with a modern twist, featuring a new look, new menu and new location in the freshly reconstructed John Deutsch University Centre.
Located in the JDUC, the AMS Food Bank serves confidential and non-judgmental food service to members of the Queen’s community. We are a non-profit organization which aims to provide our clients with food services in the most comfortable environment possible. We operate mainly on donations as well as an opt-outable student fee from both the AMS and the Society for Graduate and Professional Students.
PSC
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!
Housing Resource Centre
The Housing Resource Centre 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.
Queen’s Pub
Since 1978 your Queen’s Pub, Restaurant & Bar provides a safe environment on campus for all students and the Queen’s community to experience quality service, affordable prices, and a relaxed atmosphere. The Queen’s Pub has a long history at Queen’s University and strives to uphold the spirit of Queen’s tradition.
Media Centre
The Media Centre is an entirely student-run organization. We are proud to provide students with learning opportunities to develop valuable media and production skills in a fun, high-energy environment. Whether you’re interested in designing the yearbook or working with our team to cover your next game, we have something for everyone.
Walkhome is a student-run safety service at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. We provide safe walks to students both on campus and within the Kingston community. We are a completely anonymous and confidential service, so our staff members do not wear any clothes identifying them as a Walkhome team.
SLC
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.