Welcome to the
Smith Commerce
High School Liaison
We're bridging the gap between high school and
university life at Smith School of Business
We're bridging the gap between high school and
university life at Smith School of Business
ABOUT US
Whether you have begun researching university programs, have questions about Smith School of Business at Queen's University or have recently accepted your offer, High School Liaison (HSL) is here to support you on your journey.
We are a group of university students currently pursing a Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University's Smith School of Business. We are eager to answer any questions you have and to help your transition process to Smith be as seamless as possible.
The Smith Commerce High School Liaison runs promotion events (Fall Preview Days, Open Houses, SOAR, OUF) as well as information and transition events (online communications, orientation, mentorships) to help accepted students adjust to what the program.
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SOAR takes place over the summer with the support of the Smith Commerce Office, involving students will have the opportunity to meet their peers and upper years, explore campus resources, and more!
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Fall Preview takes place late in winter prospective students to immerse themselves into life at Queen's student. You will have the opportunity to tour Goodes Hall, sit in on a class, speak to current students, learn about the program, and more!
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Every fall 60, onwards OUF to help show the student representatives of post-secondary schools in Canada with over 130,000 attendees. OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America that bring together students and back.
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Every spring students are invited to spend a day at Queen's to learn more about Smith Commerce. Students will have the opportunity to attend presentations, speak with current students, office panels, and more!
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Throughout the school year, first year students will have the opportunity to attend events to meet their peers and the HSL team. These mentorship events include our annual Haunted Headshots, I love Smith Business First Year Hockey Movie Night, and Open Study Sessions.
Tours of Goodes Hall will be run in collaboration with the Smith Commerce Office and High School Liaison. If you are interested in receiving a tour, please sign up below.
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Learn MoreAdmission is a two-stage process pertaining to academic records reviewal and grading of the Supplementary Application. When the minimum academic requirements of an applicant are met (Ontario: 87% minimum in top 6 courses), the admission decision is based on the assessment of the Supplementary Application.
There are no majors in the Smith Commerce program, but students can stream in an area of interest in their third and fourth year (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Consulting, International Business, etc.) if they want to. Students can also be generalists if they choose.
Smith does not offer a co-op program. However, the Career Advancement Centre (CAC) helps students to find both internship positions (during their time in the program) and full-time positions (after graduation).
There are many ways to get involved on campus. Campus-wide clubs are overseen by the Alma Mater Society (AMS) and Commerce specific clubs are overseen by the Commerce Society (ComSoc). Clubs within the Commerce Society include businesses, conferences/competitions, industry associations, social initiatives, professional development, student life, and more.
Most Commerce Society clubs release applications in late-September where applicants complete a written application and interview. Students are allowed to accept only one Commerce Society club position in the first semester of first year. An additional hiring cycle occurs in March each year.
We're always posting updates, announcements and other news on our Instagram!
We love to answer questions! Fill out the form below or shoot us an email at commerce.hsl@queensu.ca