Student AffairsWelcome Week Information
The QUIC International Student Welcome Week from August 31st - September 4th - 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 5th. Registration for tours, socials and the bus trips open August 21st - check back soon on the website, social media or QUIC newsletter.
Schedule is as follows for 2026 :
| Date | Day | Time | Activity |
| August 31st | Monday | 10:00am | Welcome to Queen's and Icebreaker Activity |
| August 31st | Monday | 11:30am | Campus Walk |
| August 31st | Monday | 1:30pm | Downtown Walk |
| August 31st | Monday | 2:30pm | Tour of Athletics and Recreation |
| August 31st | Monday | 4:30pm | Social Hour |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 10:00am | Immigration Planning Workshop |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 11:00am | Introduction to Job Search Info Session |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 12:00pm | Bus Trip |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 4:30pm | Social Hour: Trivia Night |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 7:00pm | Waterfront Walk and Games |
| September 2nd | Wednesday | 10:00am | Culture Shock Info Session |
| September 2nd | Wednesday | 11:30am | Campus Walk |
| September 2nd | Wednesday | 1:30pm | Downtown Tour |
| September 2nd | Wednesday | 4:30pm | Tote Bag Painting |
| September 2nd | Wednesday | 7:00pm | Waterfront Walk and Games |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 10:00am | Health Insurance Info Session |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 11:30am | Community Connections Info Session |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 1:00-4:00pm | Banking Session |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 4:30pm | Board Games Night |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 7:00pm | Waterfront Walk and Games |
| September 4th | Friday | 10:00am | Campus Security Info Session |
| September 4th | Friday | 12:00-2:00pm | Soup Lunch and Social Services Fair |
| September 4th | Friday | 1:00pm | Parents Questions Sessions |
The QUIC will host Service Ontario to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to international students. Original documents and passport are required by Service Canada so that you may obtain the SIN.
2026 Dates:
- Tuesday September 3rd 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday September 4th 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday September 8th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Registration Coming Soon:
Wednesday September 9th: 5:30-7:00pm
Community Open House with Ethnocultural Groups
Tuesday September 15th: 12:00-2:00pm
Coffee Chat and Welcome Package pickup
Wednesday September 16th: 5:30-7:00pm
Career Support with Dress for Success and Well Suited
Wednesday September 23rd: 5:30-7:00pm
Student with Families info session and Social Event at An Clachan
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 MAY.
Schedule for 2026 NOW LIVE!
Note this program used to be called International Student Summer Orientation.
Sessions indicated with a * will be recorded for students. Want to view previous sessions, check otu our Youtube here.
Registration is Required for ALL sessions:
Winter Welcome Days
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. Check back for the updated winter 2027 schedule.
Check back for the updated winter 2027 schedule.
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.