Applications for the 2026 An Clachan & John Orr Tower lottery is now CLOSED. Lottery results have been distributed to all applicants. Thank you for your participation in the 2026 Graduate Housing Lottery. Please feel free to contact our office for any questions that you may have.
Date
Friday June 12, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomEnglish Conversation Group Runs on Fridays from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the An Clachan Community Room. This is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills, conversation skills, learn about Canadian and other cultures, increase your confidence, also great for IELTS/CELPIP.
Fantastic way to make friends and meet your neighbors!
All are welcome and no registration required
Date
Tuesday June 9, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomWe are pleased to announce that Early On Child and Family Centres will be holding sessions in the An Clachan Community Room Tuesday mornings from 9:30-12:30pm.
Caring for your child is a journey filled with love and joy. At EarlyON Child and Family Centres, you can connect, play and learn alongside your child, while meeting other families and caregivers and receiving guidance from trained early childhood educators.
Their programs offer various activities, from sensory play to language development and more, tailored to your child's interests and skills. EarlyON programs are free for families and caregivers with children aged zero to six
Date
Tuesday June 2, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomWe are pleased to announce that Early On Child and Family Centres will be holding sessions in the An Clachan Community Room Tuesday mornings from 9:30-12:30pm.
Caring for your child is a journey filled with love and joy. At EarlyON Child and Family Centres, you can connect, play and learn alongside your child, while meeting other families and caregivers and receiving guidance from trained early childhood educators.
Their programs offer various activities, from sensory play to language development and more, tailored to your child's interests and skills. EarlyON programs are free for families and caregivers with children aged zero to six
Date
Tuesday June 9, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomHappy Pride month! With the upcoming Pride Parade on Saturday June 13th, we will be hosting a flag making workshop! This event is a way to connect with others participating in the Parde and to support the LGBTQI+ community. Supplies are provided onsite, and no registration is required. Put your creativity to work in this accessible and inclusive experience!
This event is also open to John Orr Tower students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca
Date
Thursday June 11, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomA QUIC International Student Advisor will answer your questions on regulations related to:
Registration not required, just drop in!
Date
Wednesday June 17, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomEnglish Conversation Summer 2026 program will run 4:00 to 5:30pm from May 13th to June 24th.
On the following dates the sessions will run at the QUIC:
The following dates the sessions will run at An Clachan:
All are welcome at either or both sessions - you are not required to attend every session. Students with spouses and children are welcome.
Registration required and .
Date
Saturday June 6, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomReady to make real progress on your thesis or research writing? We are pleased to share that we will be hosting in collaboration with Student Academic Success Services a Grad Writing Retreat at An Clachan!
This is more than just a writing session: it’s a dedicated day to focus, connect, and move your work forward in a supportive environment. Whether you’re drafting chapters, revising papers, or tackling feedback, this retreat is designed to help you build momentum and stay motivated. Take a step back from daily distractions and give your thesis the focused time it deserves. Small progress in one day can create major momentum for the rest of the semester!

The day will be broken into a morning and afternoon session with a lunch break (light refreshments will be provided). You may choose to join in for the morning or afternoon session or stay for the whole day, it’s up to you!
This session is also open to students in John Orr Tower
Please see schedule below:
9:00am-9:30am Welcome and Goal Setting
9:30am-12:00pm Independent writing time (1:1 consultations with a SASS expert available)
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Workshop: Responding to feedback on writing
2:00pm-3:45pm Independent writing time (1:1 consultations with a SASS expert available)
3:45pm-4:00pm Wrap up
Please register by June 2nd!
If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca
Date
Wednesday June 3, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomEnglish Conversation Summer 2026 program will run 4:00 to 5:30pm from May 13th to June 24th.
On the following dates the sessions will run at the QUIC:
The following dates the sessions will run at An Clachan:
All are welcome at either or both sessions - you are not required to attend every session. Students with spouses and children are welcome.
Registration required and .
Date
Friday June 5, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomEnglish Conversation Group Runs on Fridays from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the An Clachan Community Room. This is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills, conversation skills, learn about Canadian and other cultures, increase your confidence, also great for IELTS/CELPIP.
Fantastic way to make friends and meet your neighbors!
All are welcome and no registration required
Date
Wednesday May 13, 2026Location
An Clachan Community RoomPlease join us for Open Doors, a special Drop-In hour to meet and greet with the Community Coordinator! Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. Everyone is welcome!
