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 Arthur Chen, International Student Advisor, to discuss what you should know about arriving in 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

4. What you need to know about upcoming Welcome Week !

The session will not be recorded. Zoom account is required to register and attend. Register now!

 

Join QUIC, International Student Advisor, and our friends from Yellow House and Ban Righ Centre to learn about the services and supports that they provide on Campus.

Register here!

Moving to a new country to live and study can be a very exciting journey!

As you prepare to take part in the rich and diverse experiences that Canada has to offer, it is important that you are aware of the human rights, freedoms and protections that apply to you under Canadian law.

Join QUIC, The Human Rights & Equity Office and The Yellow House and learn more about your rights and the various resources available to you.

Please note: This session will feature human rights content including but not limited to information about race, racism, sexual orientation, sexual violence, xenophobia and ableism.

The session will not be recorded.Register here!

 

Before attending, make sure to review the QUIC pre-arrival guide: 

Module 7: Your Rights 101

 

 

 

Are you living Off-Campus for the first time or renting for the first time in Ontario? Join us for a student-focused presentation on tenant rights and some things to think about as you get ready to move into your new place. Learn the basics of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, your rights, and responsibilities as a tenant, how to handle issues with landlords and housemates, and general Off-Campus information. This session will help you protect yourself and make informed decisions as a renter in Ontario.

Before attending, make sure to review the QUIC pre-arrival guide:

Module 4: Now that you're here: Living in Kingston

Register here!

 

Academic Culture is different around the world. Classroom expectations, assignments, exams, group work, etc. Are you ready to navigate the Academic Culture in Canada. Come learn from Student Academic Success Services as well as Queen's Student Accessibility Services.  Join us to discover how Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) can provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Attendees will learn how to register with QSAS to ensure they have full access to their Queen's education.

The session will be recorded. Register here!

Before attending, make sure to review the QUIC pre-arrival guide: 

Module: 5.3: Academic Life

Module 6.3: New Community, A New Challenge: Culture Shock (Culture Gap)

Module 6.5: Academic Considerations

 

 

 

Looking for your first job in Canada? Not sure how to build a network in a new country? Wondering what work opportunities exist for international students at Queen’s and in Kingston?

If you are wondering about these or other career-related questions, you’re not alone! Join our International Student Career Coach and International Student Advisor who will cover many work-related topics in this session.

 

The session will be recorded. Register here!

 

Before attending, make sure to review the QUIC pre-arrival guide: 

Module 2.4: Planning your Finances

Module 2.5: Create a Budget