Student AffairsWinter Welcome Days
The QUIC winter welcome days are happening from Monday January 5th - Friday January 9th in person at the International Centre! Join us to register for information sessions, attend a campus walk and meet your peers!
QUIC Winter Welcome Days are orientation events for new international students at Queen's University, held at the start of the January term. These welcome days feature information sessions on topics like Canadian classrooms and health insurance, social events to meet other students, and campus tours to help new arrivals settle into their new environment in Kingston. Registration typically opens in December, and more details can be found here soon.
Note - all events take place at the Queen's University International Centre. Registration required for information sessions and walks.
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Monday January 5th
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12:00 -1:00pm |
Coffee Chat Drop-in |
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Tuesday January 6th
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12:00 - 1:00pm | Campus Walk |
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Tuesday January 6th
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2:00-3:00pm | Downtown Walk |
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Tuesday January 6th
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4:30 - 7:00 pm | Welcome, UHIP and Canadian Classrooms info session |
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Wednesday January 7th
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11:30am - 1:00pm | Learn to Love Winter Soup and Community Open House |
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Wednesday January 7th
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2:00-4:00pm | Banking Information Session |
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Thursday January 8th
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12:00 - 1:00pm | Campus Walk |
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Thursday January 8th
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2:00 - 3:00pm | Downtown Walk |
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Thursday January 8th
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4:30 - 7:00 pm | Working in Canada and Job Search Information Session |
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Thursday January 8th and Friday January 9th
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All Day 9:00am - 3:00pm | Social Insurance Number Clinic - No appointment required |
Arriving to campus beforehand?
Check out our downtown coffee house meetups happening December 28th and January 3rd. Registration coming soon.
Transition to Success: Online Orientation for International Students
Transition to Success: Online Orientation for International Students with the QUIC runs each year to support incoming international students and provide them with essential resources and introduction to the university. The program starts with online pre-arrival sessions with advisors in June.
Orientation Sessions 2025:
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Wednesday June 18th 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Welcome to QUIC: Meet the International Student Advisors
Watch Recording Here! (Password: J%4nej@K) |
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Wednesday June 25th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Friday June 27th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday July 2nd 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Financial Planning: Budgets are Important * Watch Recording Here! (Password: .Bkzl??8)
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Wednesday July 9th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Introduction to Job Search in Canada * Watch Recording Here! (Password: !5oRGKT$)
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Wednesday July 16th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Learning Across Cultures: Get Ready for the Queen's Classroom * Watch Recording Here! (Password:1og+?bD6)
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Wednesday July 23rd 10:00am - 11:30am |
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities * Watch Recording Here! (Password: ?i1dV48U)
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Wednesday July 30th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday August 6th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday August 13th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Welcome Week Information
The QUIC International Student Welcome Week runs Monday, August 25 - Friday, August 29, 2025. Incoming International and Exchange Students are invited to join information sessions, social events, walks, tours and more.
The Week brings you lots of useful information and fun social activities. You will have the opportunity to get to know campus and your peers. Come hear from advisors and service providers on topics that were carefully prepared for you.
Welcome Week is free and scheduled to precede university and faculty orientation programs at Queen's.
Registration is required for information sessions which opens August 1st. Registration for tours, socials and the bus trips open August 21st - check back soon on the website, social media or QUIC newsletter.
Service Canada will be on site at the QUIC to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to international students throughout the week. Original documents and passport are required by Service Canada so that you may obtain the SIN.
No appointment required, drop-in:
- Monday August 25th 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday August 29th 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday September 2nd 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday September 3rd 9:00 - 4:00pm
Tentative Welcome Week Schedule:
| Monday, Aug. 25 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Welcome and Ice Breaker | |
| Aug. 25, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Campus Walk | |
| Aug. 25, 1:30pm - 2:30 pm | Downtown Walk | |
| Aug. 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Tuesday Aug. 26 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 26, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Introduction to Job Search in Canada | |
| Aug. 26, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm | ||
| Aug. 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Meet Your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 26 6:00pm | Salsa in the Square | |
| Wednesday Aug. 27 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 27, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Canadian Classroom and Academic Culture | |
| Aug. 27, 11:30 am - 12:30 | Campus Walk | |
| Aug. 27 1:30pm - 2:30 | Downtown Walk | |
| Aug. 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 27, 7:00pm | Waterfront Walk and Games | |
| Thursday Aug. 28 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Introduction to Job Search in Canada | |
| Aug. 28, 11:00 am - 11:30 | Campus Security Session | |
| Aug. 28, 11:30am -1:00pm | Community Soup Lunch | |
| Aug. 28, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Banking Services Drop-in (open your bank account) | |
| Aug. 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 28, 8:00 pm | Movie Night in the Square |
| Friday Aug. 29 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) Info Session | |
| Aug. 29, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Canadian Classrooms and Academic Culture Session | |
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Aug. 29, 1:00 - 1:30pm |
Kingston Community Health Centre Info Session | |
| Aug. 29, 1:30 - 3:00pm | Student Services Fair | |
| Aug. 29, 2:00 - 4:00pm | Parents Q&A Drop-in Session |
QUIC is offering late arrival sessions for incoming international students. This includes two sessions at the QUIC:
Tuesday September 16th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Working in Canada Job Search information Session
Wednesday September 17th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Campus Security Information Session
- University Health Insurance (UHIP) Information Session
- Culture Shock Information Session
What is the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), and how can you benefit from its programs and services? Knowing your campus resources and opportunities early on can make a positive difference in your transition and finding a new home in Kingston.