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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:

 

Wednesday May 6th

10:00am 

Applying for Study Permits 

Register Here

Wednesday May 20th 

 

10:00am Applying for Study Permits (Repeat Session) Register Here

Wednesday June 17th 

 

10:00am Welcome to QUIC: Meet the International Student Advisors and the Off Campus Living Advisor *Recording Available.

Wednesday June 24th 

 

10:00am Understanding Health Insurance and Online Social! Register Here

Wednesday July 8th 

 

10:00am Financial Planning: Budgets are Important *Register Here

Wednesday July 15th

10:00am Introduction to Job Search in Canada *Register Here

Wednesday July 22nd  

 

10:00am Learning Across Cultures: Get Ready for the Queen's Classroom and Accomodations with QSAS *Register Here

Wednesday Juy 29th  

 

10:00am Living Off-Campus: Know your Rights as a Tenant *Register Here

Wednesday August 5th 

 

10:00am Prepare for Arrival in Canada Register Here

Wednesday August 12th 

 

10:00am Your Rights in Canada Register Here

Wednesday August 19th 

 

10:00am Meet Student Services on CampusRegister Here

 

Welcome 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.

Tentative Schedule is now live ! 

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. 

Tentative Schedule is as follows for 2026 : 

Date Day Time Session 
    
August 31st Monday10:00amWelcome and ice breaker 
August 31st Monday 11:30am Campus Tour 
August 31st Monday  1:30pm Downtown Tour 
August 31st Monday3:30pm ARC Tour 
August 31st Monday 4:30pm Social Hour 
    
September 1st Tuesday  10:00am Immigration Plan Workshop
September 1st Tuesday 11:00am Intro to Job Search Sessions 
September 1st Tuesday 12:30pm Bus Trip 
September 1st Tuesday 4:30pm Social Hour 
September 1st Tuesday 6:30pm  Community Excursion 
    
September 2nd Wednesday 10:00am Culture Shock Session
September 2nd Wednesday  11:30am Campus Tour 
September 2nd Wednesday  1:30pm Downtown Walk 
September 2nd Wednesday 3:30pm Arc Tour 
September 2nd Wednesday  4:30pm Social Hour 
September 2nd Wednesday  7:00pmSunset Walk at Pier 
    
September 3rd Thursday  10:00am Health Insurance  Info Session 
September 3rd Thursday 11:30am Community Connections Info Session
September 3rdThursday 1:00 - 4:00pm Banking session
September 3rd Thursday4:30pm Social Hour 
September 3rd Thursday 7:00pm Community Excursion 
    
September 4thFriday 10:00am Campus Security Info Session
September 4thFriday  11:30am Soup Lunch and welcome Week Wrap Up 
September 4thFriday  12:00-2:00pm Social Services Fair 
September 4thFriday   2:00pm Parents Questions Session

 

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.

2026 Dates:

  • Tuesday September 1st 9:00am - 4:00pm 
  • Wednesday September 2nd  - 4:00pm 
  • Tuesday September 8th 9:00am - 4:00pm 
  • Wednesday September 9th  9:00 - 4:00pm 

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. 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. 

DateTime Activity 

Monday January 5th 

 

12:00 -1:00pm Coffee Chat Drop-in 

Tuesday January 6th 

 

12:00 - 1:00pmCampus Walk

Tuesday January 6th 

 

2:00-3:00pm Downtown Walk 

Tuesday January 6th 

 

4:30 - 7:00 pmWelcome, UHIP and Canadian Classrooms info session

Wednesday January 7th 

 

11:30am - 1:00pm Learn to Love Winter Soup and Community Open House 

Wednesday January 7th 

 

2:00-4:00pm  Banking Information Session

Thursday January 8th 

 

12:00 - 1:00pmCampus Walk 

Thursday January 8th 

 

2:00 - 3:00pm Downtown Walk 

Thursday January 8th 

 

4:30 - 7:00 pmWorking in Canada and Job Search Information Session 

Thursday January 8th

and

Friday January 9th 

 

All Day 9:00am - 3:00pmSocial 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. 

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.