2023-2024 Jacket Ordering and Fitting Dates will be announced in September.
For more information please email: jackets@asus.queensu.ca
We run the Jacket Ordering Process for the following faculties:
Arts & Science, Kinesiology, Computer Science, Concurrent Education, Health Sciences
If you are in Applied Science (Engineering), Nursing, Commerce, or a Graduate Program, please contact your respective Faculty Society
Jacket Colours
We offer Vegan and Leather Jackets in a variety of colours that correspond with various faculties under ASUS.
Arts & Science: Maroon
Con-Ed: Midnight Blue
Computing: Black
Phe/Kin: Black for Leather and Navy for Vegan
Health Sciences: Navy
Jacket Styles
Leather: The original Queen's jacket made from authentic leather. These jackets come in one size in both men's and women's sizing, and are all custom-fitted on to each individual.
The base price for Leather Jackets is $450*
Vegan: Our new modern take on the traditional Queen's jacket. The environmentally friendly jacket comes in standard unisex sizing. Quite similar to a windbreaker.
The base price for Vegan Jackets is $165*
*please note that additional costs will incur if you purchase a crest and other custom adjustments.
FINANCIAL AID
Click here for the financial aid application. We encourage any and all Arts and Science undergraduate students interested in purchasing a jacket to apply for financial aid if the price poses a barrier.
Please get fitted/complete the jacket online order form prior to applying for financial assistance. When completing the order form, please indicate that you have applied for financial aid. After you have submitted your order, you may receive an invoice from our jackets team. If you would like to purchase a jacket regardless of the decision on your application for financial assistance, please pay the invoice upon receipt. If your order is dependent on the receipt of financial assistance, you can ignore the invoice until your application has been assessed. Please visit the link for more information. The financial assistance period for Queen’s leather and vegan jackets will close January 25th 2023 at 5 PM.
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About Jackets
The Queen’s Jacket is more than just a fashion statement or a jacket you wear to keep warm. Wearing the jacket not only makes you an ambassador for the University wherever they wear it. It is something that visually helps distinguish and mark them as part of a unique community. Whether on campus, the streets of Kingston, or around the world, the Queen’s Jacket represents an unwavering and unforgettable tradition.
The design of the jackets communicates that you are part of the Queen’s community, regardless of one’s background, program and extracurricular interests. Further personalizing the jackets, by sewing on department crests, jacket bars, club mottos, flags and programs of study will represent your place within our community.
This personalization represents a person’s experiences and developing an individual identity within the campus environment.
The notion of obtaining a new jacket signifies that you will have a fresh, new start at Queen’s, but the right to wear the jacket must be earned. Thus, first year exams must be completed before they can don their jackets. The colours of each jacket vary by faculty, and are available in either vegan or leather.
After successfully completing your first year, you can then sew on the pass crest: a Queen’s logo with the year motto over it on the right shoulder. Bars can be achieved based upon completing a designated task and are available for your discipline. These include your orientation group name, being an orientation leader, living in residence and more.
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Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
The number found on the left sleeve indicates the year you graduate. Patches include major of study and faculty society mottos, as well as the official school crest with university motto and other assorted symbols. All students are encouraged to purchase a jacket to be part of this long-standing tradition at Queen’s and to represent their part within this community at large.
Frequently Asked Questions
Orders
What is the process of ordering a jacket?**
Ordering a Jacket
- Go to jacket fittings to try on the leather and vegan jackets OR fill out the online forms. As we do not offer returns or exchanges, please ensure that you are buying the correct size and fitting for yourself.
- You can submit your order at the fitting OR you can submit your order later through the online order form.
After you order your Jacket
- You will be sent an email confirming your size after we have received your order. This email will also include payment options. Please review the size and proceed to pay. If you do not pay for your jacket, then you order will not be processed.
Distribution Period (Picking up a Jacket)
- An email will be sent out with distribution times and locations when the jackets arrive
- Attend one of the specified distribution dates
- Bring your student card and the receipt that you received during the ordering period
I am not currently at Queen's or in Kingston (ex. an alumni, a BISC student or on placement), can I still order a jacket?
Please contact jackets@asus.queensu.ca for further information. Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer you a jacket fitting.
I've missed the Jacket Ordering period, Can I still place an order?
Unfortunately, you will have to order during the next ordering period. If you miss the Fall ordering period, you will have to wait until the Winter ordering period. If you miss the Winter ordering period you will have to wait until the Fall period of the next academic year to order.
Special Orders
If I am an alumni, can I still order a jacket with my year crest?
Yes! Please fill out the Alumni Jackets Ordering Form, and we'll get back to you soon!
Can I order special items such as crests from previous years?
Yes! Contact jackets@asus.queensu.ca for further information.
Financial Aid
Please note this is subject to change as we are transitioning to ordering jackets online in light of the public health landscape surrounding COVID-19.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Jackets Team at jackets@asus.queensu.ca.
Can I apply for financial aid?
Yes! ASUS does offer jacket bursaries. The applications are available online and bursaries are granted on a financial needs basis. Please ensure that you first get fitted/submit an online order form before applying for financial aid. For more information, click here.
Refunds and Exchanges
I don't want my jacket anymore, can I get a refund?
We do NOT offer refunds or exchanges. Upon purchasing your jacket, you sign a contract stating that we do not offer refunds or exchanges. Once distribution occurs we are not responsible for your jacket.
I think I bought the wrong size; my jacket doesn't fit me. Can I exchange it for another size?
We do NOT offer refunds or exchanges. Upon purchasing your jacket, you sign a contract stating that we do not offer refunds or exchanges. Once distribution occurs we are not responsible for your jacket.
Bars and Crests
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE JACKET BARS AND CRESTS?
ASUS only offers departmental crests and pass crests. During fitting periods students will have an opportunity to purchase all types of crests. After fitting periods departmental crests may be purchased at the receptionist desk in the ASUS Offices or through the online ASUS store. Major and Minor bars are sold at the Campus bookstore.
DOES MY DEPARTMENT HAVE A CREST?
Most Arts & Science departments do have a crests, however, we are still lacking some, and are working hard to have all departmental crests available.
Have a question about Jackets? Contact the Jackets team.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about jackets, contact the jackets team using this form.
Another contact that may be able to answer your Jackets related questions is the Services Commissioner, who you can email at services@asus.queensu.ca.