Global First Year Connect

Date

Thursday November 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
New country, new campus, new connections! 
Join us monthly in residence in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room for Global First Year Connect — a space for first-year international students to meet new people, build connections, have fun, and simply hang out with others who are navigating their first year too! 
You don’t need to live in residence to join us! Come as you are, bring a friend, and make Queen’s feel a little more like home. No registration is required. Dates for the fall semester include: 
  • Thursday September 24th
  • Thursday October 29th
  • Thursday November 26th

Global First Year Connect

Date

Thursday October 29, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
New country, new campus, new connections! 
Join us monthly in residence in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room for Global First Year Connect — a space for first-year international students to meet new people, build connections, have fun, and simply hang out with others who are navigating their first year too! 
You don’t need to live in residence to join us! Come as you are, bring a friend, and make Queen’s feel a little more like home. No registration is required. Dates for the fall semester include: 
  • Thursday September 24th
  • Thursday October 29th
  • Thursday November 26th

Global First Year Connect

Date

Thursday September 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
New country, new campus, new connections! 
Join us monthly in residence in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room for Global First Year Connect — a space for first-year international students to meet new people, build connections, have fun, and simply hang out with others who are navigating their first year too! 
You don’t need to live in residence to join us! Come as you are, bring a friend, and make Queen’s feel a little more like home. No registration is required. Dates for the fall semester include: 
  • Thursday September 24th
  • Thursday October 29th
  • Thursday November 26th

Welcome Week: ARC Tour

Date

Monday August 31, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Queen's University International Centre (Room 208 Mitchell Hall)

Registration required. Join us for a tour of Athletics and Recreation! 

Late Arrival Orientation Session: Drop In Coffee Chat!

Date

Tuesday September 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Queen's University International Centre (Room 208 Mitchell Hall)

Join us at the QUIC to meet our staff, advisors from career services, student academic success and even some banks to get set up for your time in Canada! No registration required and all are welcome. Coffee provided. 

Late Arrival Orientation Session: Family Connections

Date

Wednesday September 23, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Students! Join us for an information session with Immigration Services Kingston to learn about the services available to International Students and their family members. All are welcome! Pizza dinner provided - registration required!

Late Arrival Orientation Session: Career Support

Date

Wednesday September 16, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Students! Join us for an information session with the International student career advisor, Well Suited and Dress for Success for learning about career related support in Canada. In addition, learn tips and tricks for the upcoming career fair. All students welcome! Pizza dinner provided - Registration required. 

Late Arrival Orientation Session: Community Groups

Date

Wednesday September 9, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Students! Join us for a services fair with the ethnocultural groups located in Kingston. Take the time to get to meet the services available to you and connect with others. All are welcome. Pizza dinner provided - Registration required. 

Landons Bay and Gananoque Bus Trip

Date

Friday August 28, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Landons Bay

Join the QUIC for a free bus trip to Landons Bay in Thousand Islands National Park, as well as a stop enjoying downtown Gananoque. Registration required. 

 

 

Welcome Week: Downtown Walk

Date

Wednesday September 2, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

The QUIC (in Mitchell Hall)

We will meet at the QUIC and walk downtown together, learning about the many popular student spots in the city (including cafes, restaurants, shops, downtown landmarks, health services). Student leaders will answer your questions and point out places of interest.

Registration now open!

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