Delegates can access our city by air and ground. Regina International Airport services most provinces in Canada through Air Canada and WestJet. Delegates may also choose to travel by bus or by car. Regina's STC Bus Terminal provides services for Greyhound and Saskatchewan Transportation Company bus lines.

Ideally, delegates should arrive during the day on May 2 and leave in the afternoon on May 6. Organizers are working on arranging transportation between our ports of entry and the University of Regina campus in order to make your trip here easier.

Most delegates from out-of-province will be arriving via the Regina International Airport (YQR), which is located on the west end of Regina and is a 15 minute drive to the University of Regina campus. YQR is serviced by Air Canada, and WestJet. Delegates with the International Student Identification Card (ISIC) may be interested in booking with WestJet (through Travel CUTS or Voyages Campus) to receive a discount. If there are 10 or more of you travelling as a group, you may be interested in booking with Air Canada's Group-Express which offers lower rates and other benefits.

Delegates should also make any necessary arrangements with airlines and check regulations such as carry-on and check-in luggage limitations before booking their flights.

Groups arriving at the airport will be greeted by CUQSC organizers for early check-in and to provide information in the Arrivals terminal. CUQSC organizers are planning to provide discounted taxi service between the airport and the campus. More information on this will be provided later. Once you arrive on the U of R campus, you'll be dropped off at the Residence Towers where you will check into the conference and your room.

We ask that all flight itineraries for delegates be forwarded to CUQSC so we may anticipate your arrivals and departures and plan accordingly.

Delegates from within Saskatchewan and the surrounding provinces may find ground transportation to be a cheaper alternative to air travel. The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) provides province-wide bus service and also serves as the Greyhound Canada agent in Regina. The STC Terminal in Regina is located downtown and is an 11 minute drive to the University of Regina campus. Delegates with the International Student Identification Card (ISIC) may be interested in booking with Greyhound Canada to receive a 25% off discount. STC also provides a 10% off discount to students with a valid post-secondary student ID.

Delegates should also make any necessary arrangements and check regulations such as carry-on and check-in luggage limitations before purchasing their tickets.

Groups arriving at the STC Terminal will be greeted by CUQSC organizers for early check-in and to provide information in the lobby. CUQSC organizers are planning to provide discounted taxi service / or Regina Transit passes between the STC Terminal and the campus. More information on this will be provided later. Once you arrive on the U of R campus, you'll be dropped off at the Residence Towers where you will check into the conference and your room.

We ask that all trip itineraries for delegates be forwarded to CUQSC so we may anticipate your arrivals and departures and plan accordingly.

Delegates from within Saskatchewan will likely be travelling by bus or car. If you plan on arriving by car, please use this Google Maps link to find your directions to the campus. Delegates will be staying in the North Residence tower and will (likely) be assigned parking on campus.

There will be no early check-in as you will be arriving to the conference when you get here. We do, however, request that you send us information on your expected time of arrival and your expected time of departure. Conference Check-in will be located in the South Residence Tower where you will also check into your Residence room.

CUQSC has been able to offer hosting for all delegates on the University of Regina campus in our North Tower Residence.

The University of Regina campus also includes FREE Wi-Fi access. A special Delegates access code is provided to allow delegates access to our faster, unrestricted network.

We would like to have every delegate stay with us on the campus for several reasons. It builds community, encourages networking, and allows for more time to focus on the conference and less time spent travelling between venues. We're also ambitious that the cheaper cost of accommodations will make this conference more affordable for delegates.

$23/person/night = 3-person bedroom
$34/person/night = 2-person bedroom
$49/person/night = 1-person bedroom

See an example of the Residence Floor Plan (PDF, new window).

Recreation Centre

CUQSC Delegates will have access to the Fitness & Lifestyle Centre at the University of Regina. Delegates wishing to take advantage of this service can use their conference pass to receive a discount on day passes. These passes will cost $7 / day.

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi

CUQSC Delegates can check their conference binders for log-in information to use the University of Regina's high-speed wireless internet. This network is available across the entire campus.

We realize not everyone may want to stay on our campus. Delegates that wish to stay with family, friends, or make other arrangements with hotels and hostels are welcome to do so. This will be the sole responsibility of the delegate.

CUQSC is proud to announce that Dr. Gary Kinsman from Laurentian University will be our Keynote Speaker for CUQSC 2012. Dr. Kinsman is a leading academic on LGBT issues and the author of The Canadian War on Queers: National Security as Sexual Regulation.

See the full CUQSC 2012 Schedule (PDF).

This schedule will be updated as we receive more information.

Accessibility for our delegates is one of our top priorities. We are working with the CUQSC Accessibilities Committee to ensure as many aspects of our conference are made to be accessible.

Should you have any concerns regarding your attendance at our conference, we ask that you please Contact Us as soon as possible so we may address these needs while still in the planning stage.

Registration for the Canadian University Queer Services Conference (CUQSC) is now open! We appreciate your patience as we prepared the process.

Please click to continue to pre-registration. You will have the option to save and continue your registration, but it is recommended that you review this guide before you start.

In conjunction with the 2012 Canadian University Queer Services Conference, the Fifth Parallel Gallery (U of R) will be hosting an exhibition of queer artwork. Artworks should consider personal definitions of queerness, queer aesthetics, and the artist's relationship to their own communities.

This will be a great way to showcase the diversity of the queer community from across Canada in an exhibit meant to be displayed in conjunction with the conference.

All delegates are invited to consider submitting artwork. Additional information about the process is provided in the Call for Submissions document below.