Use this Zoom link to access advising, or drop into the QUIC in-person.

International Student Advisors (ISAs)

ISAs provide confidential advising, including immigration and cultural advice, guidance, and information to assist in your transition to studying at Queen’s and living in Kingston. We specialize in supporting international students, new Canadians, permanent residents, and their families. We can assist with the following, and more: 

• Learning to navigate the local and academic cultures of Kingston and Queen’s
• Feelings of homesickness, loneliness, and isolation
• Understanding and accessing health services

ISAs are Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) that can provide you with information on immigration regulations as they relate to your studies in Canada, including: 

• Study permits 
• Eligibility to work on or off campus 
• Visitor visas
• Spousal work permits 
• Pathways to permanent residency

Make an Appointment 

• You also have the option to book an appointment with an ISA

Use this Zoom link to access advising, or drop into the QUIC in-person.

International Student Advisors (ISAs)

ISAs provide confidential advising, including immigration and cultural advice, guidance, and information to assist in your transition to studying at Queen’s and living in Kingston. We specialize in supporting international students, new Canadians, permanent residents, and their families. We can assist with the following, and more: 

• Learning to navigate the local and academic cultures of Kingston and Queen’s
• Feelings of homesickness, loneliness, and isolation
• Understanding and accessing health services

ISAs are Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) that can provide you with information on immigration regulations as they relate to your studies in Canada, including: 

• Study permits 
• Eligibility to work on or off campus 
• Visitor visas
• Spousal work permits 
• Pathways to permanent residency

Make an Appointment 

• You also have the option to book an appointment with an ISA

Use this Zoom link to access advising, or drop into the QUIC in-person.

International Student Advisors (ISAs)

ISAs provide confidential advising, including immigration and cultural advice, guidance, and information to assist in your transition to studying at Queen’s and living in Kingston. We specialize in supporting international students, new Canadians, permanent residents, and their families. We can assist with the following, and more: 

• Learning to navigate the local and academic cultures of Kingston and Queen’s
• Feelings of homesickness, loneliness, and isolation
• Understanding and accessing health services

ISAs are Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) that can provide you with information on immigration regulations as they relate to your studies in Canada, including: 

• Study permits 
• Eligibility to work on or off campus 
• Visitor visas
• Spousal work permits 
• Pathways to permanent residency

Make an Appointment 

• You also have the option to book an appointment with an ISA

Use this Zoom link to access advising, or drop into the QUIC in-person.

International Student Advisors (ISAs)

ISAs provide confidential advising, including immigration and cultural advice, guidance, and information to assist in your transition to studying at Queen’s and living in Kingston. We specialize in supporting international students, new Canadians, permanent residents, and their families. We can assist with the following, and more: 

• Learning to navigate the local and academic cultures of Kingston and Queen’s
• Feelings of homesickness, loneliness, and isolation
• Understanding and accessing health services

ISAs are Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) that can provide you with information on immigration regulations as they relate to your studies in Canada, including: 

• Study permits 
• Eligibility to work on or off campus 
• Visitor visas
• Spousal work permits 
• Pathways to permanent residency

Make an Appointment 

• You also have the option to book an appointment with an ISA

Join us to celebrate the end of term and the start of the holiday season. Free soup will be provided for lunch. All students and staff are welcome. 

 

Join us for casual conversations in English while learning about life in Canada. Spouses are welcome to participate. 

 

Session for incoming international students. Join the International Student Advisor to learn more about what is planned for the January 2 and 3 Welcome Days, and to ask any questions you may have.

The session will not be recorded. A zoom account is required to register and attend.

Register for the session here. 

Join the International Student Advisors to talk about Health Insurance, including:

1. What are primary and supplemental health insurance?

2. What health services are available on campus?

3. Where are the nearest emergency room and urgent care centre?

The session will be recorded. A zoom account is required to register and attend.

Register for the session here. 

Required reading: Module 6 in the Pre-Arrival Guide.

The Off-Campus Living Advisor will be joining us to provide you with information about searching for housing in Kingston, including:

1. Conducting a Housing Search

2. Protecting yourself from Housing Scams

3. Leases - Tenant Rights

4. Living with Roommates

The session will be recorded. A zoom account is required to register and attend.

Register for the session here. 

Required reading: Module 4 in the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Join Arthur Chen, International Student Advisor, to discuss what you should know about arriving to Canada, including:

1. What documents you should bring with you

2. Where to find current travel entry requirements for Canada

3. What to expect when you arrive at the border

Register for the session here. Zoom account is required to register and attend.

The session will not be recorded.

Required reading: Modules 1, 2 and 3 in the Pre-Arrival Guide.