Effective May 23, 2023, COVID vaccine and testing requirements have been lifted. Additionally, Queens College will no longer utilize the Cleared4 health verification system.
Coronavirus Status of Programs and Services
General Programs and Services
Student/Families Programs and Services
Academic Advising
If you are continuing student:
Please download the QC Navigate App at Navigate.qc.cuny.edu to schedule an appointment. Please note that you can select one of the following meeting types for your appointment; virtual, in-person, phone, or eAdvising/email. Advisors will email you instructions prior to your session, as well all your advising documents after your session. Please always check your student email including the SPAM FOLDER as well as any other personal emails that are listed as preferred in CUNYfirst for a detailed message from your advisor.
If you are unable to find an available appointment, please check Navigate routinely as more appointments may become available.
All appointments reserved through QC Navigate are for continuing students.
If you are an incoming Transfer or Freshman:
Congratulations on your acceptance to Queens College! We look forward to you joining the QC Community!
Next steps: Once you officially accept your offer to Queens College, and pay your commitment deposit (if applicable), the next step is to attend a “New Student Advising” (NSA) session.
Your NSA session is a virtual one-on-one meeting with an academic advisor to discuss your academic interests and plan for your first semester. We also highly encourage you to consider getting a “head start” on your studies by taking summer classes. If have any questions or concerns, please call the QC New Student Phone Line at (718) 997-5573 or email us at Advising@qc.cuny.edu.
Academics
Child Development Center
The program will operate Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration will take place in person, by appointment only, with no more than one family at a time being granted access to the CDC office. No more than 15 children will be registered to attend the program at any one time. Different children will be permitted to attend on different days to accommodate student-parents following a hybrid-flex schedule, as well as staff/faculty following a similar schedule. For more information, email: qc.childdevelopmentcenter@qc.cuny.edu.
Counseling, Health, & Wellness
Counseling Services provides free and confidential counseling to anyone who is currently enrolled and registered as an undergraduate or graduate student at Queens College. For the 2022-2023 academic year, Counseling Services will continue to offer a telehealth option for students who prefer counseling via Zoom or phone. Students who prefer to meet in-person with a counselor will also have a chance to receive on-site counseling in our office on the first floor of Frese Hall. Students can discuss these options in more detail with a counselor during the initial assessment.
Food Pantry
The Knights Table Food Pantry is dedicated to the success of all our students in our CUNY system. Our mission is to assist and empower all Queens College/CUNY students by providing members of our community here at Queens College and in other CUNY schools with essential and basic needs at no cost.
Location: Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367
Student Union Building, Lower-Level, Room 29
All Queens College and CUNY students can set up an appointment here and pick up their items at the Pantry in the Lower-Level of the Student Union.
For Pantry hours of operation, visit: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sdl/food-pantry/
In-Person Appointments on Campus
Many offices on campus will have an in-person presence beginning August 16. For the safety of our students, faculty and staff, students are encouraged to use email and the phone to communicate with departments. If an in-person visit is necessary, please contact the department for an appointment.
Learning Resources, Tips, Tools to Connect, and more
Visit the CUNY Continuity for Students page.
For more information on support services, watch this video: https://youtu.be/2vFM5uJHfPw
Student Life
Students must make appointments to meet with staff. Forms and all business communication must be completed electronically. Activities will be hybrid when and where possible. Space and learning outcomes will be taken into consideration when determining gathering, in compliance with social distancing and cleaning guidelines. Social media will continue to serve as the main source for publicizing events and soliciting feedback. In-person activities will be designed to limit the number of personnel needed and involved to help prevent the spread of COVID. The office will coordinate off-campus activities (e.g., theater, athletic games, movies) to provide variety and increased participation. Only venues and events adhering to NYC health and safety protocols will be considered for supplemental programming. All functions and events (whether on-campus or off-campus) will require pre-registration, which must be closed with enough time before the function or event to ensure that all procedures and policies can be effectively communicated to each participant. Staff have the discretion to implement new practices to ensure all guidelines are met. Examples may include ticketing for events, requiring proof of registration, extending program hours, and providing participants with a well-defined message about the nature of risks associated with participation.
Study Spaces
Study spaces and Zoom zones are available in Rosenthal Library .
Those cleared to access campus must tap in at the library turnstiles using their QCard. If you do not have a QCard, visit: QCard.
There are also various study spaces/Zoom zones around campus. Learn more:
https://conta.cc/3ozf7n8
Summer Camp
Beginning Wednesday, June 28, through Tuesday, August 22, the Queens College Summer Camp continues to be the hallmark and cornerstone of the Athletics and Recreation Department and a staple of summer plans in the New York City metropolitan area.
The Queens College Summer Camp is excited to offer more learning academies this year. Parents will now have the option of enrolling their campers in respective academies such as Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade Academies. With a combination of ELA and STEM, students will also continue participating in group sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, and swimming. Our camp will continue to service programs like the theater academy, the all-day sports academy, the computer academy, and the counselor-in-training program.
Please call the Summer Camp office at (718) 997-2777 or e-mail your questions to QC.SummerCamp@qc.cuny.edu. Learn more about the Summer Camp by visiting www.qccamp.com.
Support for Students with Disabilities
Veterans Support Services
Veteran Support Services will adhere to CUNY and Queens College protocols and guidance with regards to campus access and use of Student Union, Office Suite 320. The maximum occupancy in this suite is five individuals at any given time, requiring monitoring of occupancy level and distances. VA work study participants will be responsible for monitoring students signing in and out upon entry and exit of lounge space. For more information, visit our Veterans Support Center webpage.
What are My Student Fees being Used for?
The purpose of the Student Activity Fees (SAF) is to fund student government, athletics, shuttle bus, and other activities for the students. Fees are collected each semester and each summer session. Click here to learn more.
Athletics
The return of intramural sports is a key dynamic in providing a fun and safe environment for the students at Queens College. Intramural sports, such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, and aquatics, serve as a major social component of the students’ lives. Though this return can be challenging, utilizing NYS DOH guidelines will allow the Athletics and Recreation Department to provide a fun and safe environment as we return to normalcy. All students participating in intramural sports must be vaccinated. Intramural sports will be listed weekly with sign up; walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the activity, but only until maximum capacity is reached. All individuals will be encouraged to sign up for these events in advance to reserve their spot. For more information, visit our Athletics webpage or email: athleticsinfo@qc.cuny.edu.
Commencement 2023
We invite the graduates of the Class of 2023, their families and friends, students, faculty, staff and alumni to join us for the celebration.
Information Technology Services
For IT support, you may live chat with the helpdesk by clicking here, email questions to support@qc.cuny.edu, or call the Distance Learning Student Hotline at (718) 997-3000.
Download or get help with Adobe Creative Cloud, Blackboard, CUNY Webex, Distance Learning, and VPN connections.
Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Kupferberg Center for the Arts is deeply committed to the health and safety of our audiences, performers, and staff. Effective February 1, 2023, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or testing is NO LONGER required. However, we encourage everyone to complete their primary vaccination series and get boosted if eligible before attending. Face masks are encouraged, but not required. All guests are recommended to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth while inside the building. Please be reminded that if you need a mask, they are available upon request at every entrance to the campus. These protocols are subject to change in accordance with CUNY guidance. For additional questions about COVID-19, please visit our website: https://kupferbergcenter.org/covid-19-safety-protocols/ or feel free to contact our Box Office at boxoffice@kupferbergcenter.org.
Laptop Loan
Laptops and tablets are available for students who need them. Learn more and request a device.
For more information on obtaining a loaner device, watch this video: https://youtu.be/2vFM5uJHfPw
Library Services
Library access is limited to currently enrolled CUNY students, faculty and staff with valid CUNY IDs.
Access is also extended to Queens College alumni members who meet the necessary requirements.
Visit Rosenthal Library’s website for access guidelines.
Parking
Parking on campus is free for summer session students with a valid parking decal, which can be picked up from the Public Safety Office in Jefferson Hall, Room 201 from Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm, starting on Monday, June 6.
Public Safety
For Public Safety concerns, please call (718) 997-5911/5912.
QCards
If you do not yet have a QCard, please follow these steps to get one:
Students
- Upload vaccination verification to CUNYfirst
- Follow the directions here Obtain your QCard
- Use your QCard to access campus.
Faculty/Staff
- Claim QC Username at HowtoActivateyourCAMS.pdf
- Upload vaccine verification to CUNYfirst
- Submit your photo at https://qcard-sp.transactcampus.com/eaccounts/AnonymousHome.aspx
- You will receive an email from ITS with instructions to book your appointment to pick up the QCard from Public Safety at the Main Gate (Kissena Boulevard)
- When you arrive for your appointment, show the email to Public Safety officers who will give you your QCard
- Use your QCard to access campus.
Shuttle Bus
The QC Shuttle Bus will run at 50% capacity from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. You may check the status of the shuttlebus and view the shuttle route online.
Students may ride the shuttle by displaying a current QC ID. Faculty and staff may purchase rides beforehand
Social Distancing and PPE Use
As of Monday, March 7, CUNY has lifted the temporary mask mandate across all campuses.
Queens College supports a “mask-positive” environment so that those who continue to wear masks, by choice or requirement, are welcome to do so indoors and when unable to remain socially distant outdoors.
There are many spaces around campus that are small and where it is very difficult to remain distanced from others, such as the Main Gate Public Safety Office. In those tighter quarters, we request that you consider wearing a mask.
CUNY encourages the small number of students, faculty and staff that are still not vaccinated, and those who have been or will be granted a medical exemption or religious exception, to wear a mask.
Tech Incubator at Queens College
This community of visionaries and technologists is driven to service businesses, organizations, and local communities and create economic value for society through innovations and technology. The TIQC facility at the CEP 2 building offers membership to organizations with multiple levels of benefits to support startups, local businesses, and organizations, local communities, students, and faculty at the college. The TIQC will operate with 50% occupancy at the start of the Spring 2022 semester. For more information, visit: https://techincubatorqc.com/resources-for-communities.
Ventilation
- Outdoor air ventilation has been increased by bringing in the maximum possible outside air while maintaining a stable building environment.
- During the winter season, a safe temperature for occupants and equipment is maintained, while fresh air is continuously being added and recirculated.
- During the summer months, a cooled environment and minimum humidity is maintained, while ensuring that adequate fresh air is circulating.
- HVAC equipment filters have been upgraded to those with higher ratings to improve air filtration.
- Frequent inspections and maintenance are being performed on the ventilation systems to ensure they are operating properly.
- Automatic HVAC controls have been adjusted to increase fan run-time and enhance air turnover.
- Regular inspections are continuing to ensure the proper function of all operable windows.
- Regular inspections are conducted to ensure that restroom and elevator exhaust fans are operational.
- Local air cleaning solutions have been or will be deployed where appropriate, using various applications of ultraviolet (UV) technologies and some efficiency particulate air (HEPA) solutions.
For more information on how we’ve updated facilities to keep you safe, watch this video: https://youtu.be/6XHjUj85njQ
Faculty/Staff Programs and Services
Distance Learning and Faculty Support
Find more resources for faculty from the Provost’s Office or email POffice@qc.cuny.edu. For IT support, contact the Distance Learning Faculty Hotline at (718) 997-4900.
Human Resources
Read University guidance for full-time and part-time employees.
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