Kinesiology Orientation:
This year, Kinesiology Orientation will span across two weekends, designed to make your transition into our program unforgettable and as smooth as possible. The first weekend will take place on campus, followed by an exciting second weekend north of campus for KIN Orientation camp. This year we are especially excited to be going to a new camp location at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake. Get ready for an action-packed experience filled with a diverse array of activities. You are sure to make strong connections with other first year and upper year KIN students! Check out the full schedule of events in the KIN Orientation Handbook (link coming in early August).
A message from your Head Coach:
Hello KIN Class of 2027!!
My name is Payton Rix, and I am this year’s Head Coach of Kinesiology Orientation Week! The Executive Committee of Kinesiology Orientation (ECKO) and I are so thrilled to be some of the first students to welcome you to the Queen’s Kinesiology program! Orientation Week holds a very dear place in my heart as it is where I have made some of my most cherished memories throughout my university journey. I am so beyond excited to witness each of you experience the magic of Kinesiology Orientation Week and make some incredible memories of your own this Fall.
ECKO and I have been planning the events for Orientation Week for 10 months now! The Orientation festivities will include a variety of active, social, and academic events to help you feel connected and ready both socially and academically for your entry into the Kinesiology program and the Queen’s environment. Orientation Week is a fantastic opportunity for you not only connect with your peers but engage with upper year students as well. Something unique about Kinesiology Orientation Week is our opportunity to visit an overnight camp. During our second weekend, we travel up to RKY Camp (north of Kingston, on Eagle Lake) where you will spend one night bunking with your peers and bonding through fun events such as talent shows, team building activities and storytelling around a campfire!
I would once again like to emphasize how special and memorable Orientation Week is. It is where I was surrounded by my Kinesiology peers whom I can now confidently and happily call my second family. ECKO and I are beyond excited to keep the Orientation Week tradition and spirit alive and welcome you into our family!
See you in the Fall!
Kind regards,
Payton Rix
Fast Facts to take note of:
Kinesiology Orientation Handbook 2023: Link to download
Step-by-step Guide to Registration:
We are thrilled that you’ve chosen our School and we can’t wait to meet you this Fall! Here’s what you need to know about the Class of 2027 KIN Orientation Week and how to register:
Orientation Ticket Purchase Link
Orientation Mandatory Forms Link
Remember to check your email in August for more information about orientation event dates, details and more!
Kinesiology Orientation Fee Subsidy:
Arts and Science (ASUS) Orientation – includes Health Studies:
Arts and Science students who sign up for the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Orientation Program will be placed in a Gael Group. Each orientation group is composed of approximately 15 first-year students who are interested in similar disciplines and has three or more upper-year student leaders. For more information, go to the Orientation tab on the Incoming First-Year Student Arts & Science website.
Kinesiology Orientation:
This year, Kinesiology Orientation will span across two weekends, designed to make your transition into our program unforgettable and as smooth as possible. The first weekend will take place on campus, followed by an exciting second weekend north of campus for KIN Orientation camp. This year we are especially excited to be going to a new camp location at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake. Get ready for an action-packed experience filled with a diverse array of activities. You are sure to make strong connections with other first year and upper year KIN students! Check out the full schedule of events in the KIN Orientation Handbook (link coming in early August).
A message from your Head Coach:
Hello KIN Class of 2027!!
My name is Payton Rix, and I am this year’s Head Coach of Kinesiology Orientation Week! The Executive Committee of Kinesiology Orientation (ECKO) and I are so thrilled to be some of the first students to welcome you to the Queen’s Kinesiology program! Orientation Week holds a very dear place in my heart as it is where I have made some of my most cherished memories throughout my university journey. I am so beyond excited to witness each of you experience the magic of Kinesiology Orientation Week and make some incredible memories of your own this Fall.
ECKO and I have been planning the events for Orientation Week for 10 months now! The Orientation festivities will include a variety of active, social, and academic events to help you feel connected and ready both socially and academically for your entry into the Kinesiology program and the Queen’s environment. Orientation Week is a fantastic opportunity for you not only connect with your peers but engage with upper year students as well. Something unique about Kinesiology Orientation Week is our opportunity to visit an overnight camp. During our second weekend, we travel up to RKY Camp (north of Kingston, on Eagle Lake) where you will spend one night bunking with your peers and bonding through fun events such as talent shows, team building activities and storytelling around a campfire!
I would once again like to emphasize how special and memorable Orientation Week is. It is where I was surrounded by my Kinesiology peers whom I can now confidently and happily call my second family. ECKO and I are beyond excited to keep the Orientation Week tradition and spirit alive and welcome you into our family!
See you in the Fall!
Kind regards,
Payton Rix
Fast Facts to take note of:
Kinesiology Orientation Handbook 2023:
Step-by-step Guide to Registration:
We are thrilled that you’ve chosen our School and we can’t wait to meet you this Fall! Here’s what you need to know about the Class of 2027 KIN Orientation Week and how to register:
Orientation Ticket Purchase Link
Orientation Mandatory Forms Link
Remember to check your email in August for more information about orientation event dates, details and more!
Kinesiology Orientation Fee Subsidy:
Arts and Science (ASUS) Orientation – includes Health Studies:
Arts and Science students who sign up for the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Orientation Program will be placed in a Gael Group. Each orientation group is composed of approximately 15 first-year students who are interested in similar disciplines and has three or more upper-year student leaders. For more information, go to the Orientation tab on the Incoming First-Year Student Arts & Science website.
Kinesiology Orientation
This year, Kinesiology Orientation will span across two weekends, designed to make your transition into our program unforgettable and as smooth as possible. The first weekend will take place on campus, followed by an exciting second weekend north of campus for KIN Orientation camp. This year we are especially excited to be going to a new camp location at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake. Get ready for an action-packed experience filled with a diverse array of activities. You are sure to make strong connections with other first year and upper year KIN students! Check out the full schedule of events in the KIN Orientation Handbook (link coming in early August).
A message from your Head Coach:
Hello KIN Class of 2027!!
My name is Payton Rix, and I am this year’s Head Coach of Kinesiology Orientation Week! The Executive Committee of Kinesiology Orientation (ECKO) and I are so thrilled to be some of the first students to welcome you to the Queen’s Kinesiology program! Orientation Week holds a very dear place in my heart as it is where I have made some of my most cherished memories throughout my university journey. I am so beyond excited to witness each of you experience the magic of Kinesiology Orientation Week and make some incredible memories of your own this Fall.
ECKO and I have been planning the events for Orientation Week for 10 months now! The Orientation festivities will include a variety of active, social, and academic events to help you feel connected and ready both socially and academically for your entry into the Kinesiology program and the Queen’s environment. Orientation Week is a fantastic opportunity for you not only connect with your peers but engage with upper year students as well. Something unique about Kinesiology Orientation Week is our opportunity to visit an overnight camp. During our second weekend, we travel up to RKY Camp (north of Kingston, on Eagle Lake) where you will spend one night bunking with your peers and bonding through fun events such as talent shows, team building activities and storytelling around a campfire!
I would once again like to emphasize how special and memorable Orientation Week is. It is where I was surrounded by my Kinesiology peers whom I can now confidently and happily call my second family. ECKO and I are beyond excited to keep the Orientation Week tradition and spirit alive and welcome you into our family!
See you in the Fall!
Kind regards,
Payton Rix
Fast Facts to take note of:
Step-by-step Guide to Registration:
We are thrilled that you’ve chosen our School and we can’t wait to meet you this Fall! Here’s what you need to know about the Class of 2027 KIN Orientation Week and how to register:
Orientation Ticket Purchase Link
Orientation Mandatory Forms Link
Remember to check your email in August for more information about orientation event dates, details and more!
Kinesiology Orientation Fee Subsidy
Arts and Science (ASUS) Orientation – includes Health Studies:
Arts and Science students who sign up for the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Orientation Program will be placed in a Gael Group. Each orientation group is composed of approximately 15 first-year students who are interested in similar disciplines and has three or more upper-year student leaders. For more information, go to the Orientation tab on the Incoming First-Year Student Arts & Science website.