Our building is currently undergoing construction. Please visit the Construction Updates page for the latest information.
Building Hours
Duncan McArthur Hall will have limited hours throughout the construction project.
Parking
The parking lots around Duncan McArthur Hall require a parking permit, which must be purchased from Campus Parking.
If you don't have a parking pass, you must use the Honk smart phone app to pay for parking. The Honk app can be used to pay for parking in the front or back parking lots around Duncan McArthur Hall. Parking rates (as of Nov. 2022) are $2.00 an hour or $10.00 for the day. Please note that these rates may change - please check the app for the most up-to-date rates.
City of Kingston parking tickets are issued for parking violations. Once you receive a ticket, the Faculty has no means of waiving it and cannot pay the fine for you. Parking permits are not required after 5 pm or on weekends.
Teacher Candidate Parking
This is an exclusive offer for teacher candidates (Consecutive BEd, DipEd and final year Concurrent) only. Permit holders can use this permit to park in the available lots at Duncan McArthur Hall (not the lots at Richardson Stadium).
- You can find current rates on the Queen's Parking Services website
- You can apply for a West Campus permit online if there is a waitlist or in-person at 355 King St. when there are available permits
- Questions? Contact Queen's Parking Services: parking@queensu.ca.
This special permit agreement provides the convenience of only paying for parking during scheduled classes (no payment is taken for teaching placement weeks).
Quiet Space
A quiet space (B174) is available where students and staff can take time for reflection, meditation and prayer to empower them in their daily life.
Nearby Food Options
During the school year, Jean Royce Dining Hall is open - the building is attached to McArthur Hall. Within Duncan McArthur Hall, there are vending machines and microwaves available for student use.
Short walks from McArthur Hall:
- Bearance's Grocery (5 minute walk) - has various groceries along with a deli counter that sells freshly made sandwiches
- Juniper Cafe (15 minute walk) - has coffee, lunch options and baked goods
- Subway (10 minute walk)
- Tim Horton's (10 minute walk)