Student AffairsTransition 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:
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Wednesday May 6th |
10:00am | Register Here | |
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Wednesday May 20th
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10:00am | Applying for Study Permits (Repeat Session) | Register Here |
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Wednesday June 17th
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10:00am | Welcome to QUIC: Meet the International Student Advisors and the Off Campus Living Advisor * | Register Here |
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Wednesday June 24th
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10:00am | Understanding Health Insurance and Online Social! | Register Here |
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Wednesday July 8th
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10:00am | Financial Planning: Budgets are Important * | Register Here |
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Wednesday July 15th |
10:00am | Introduction to Job Search in Canada * | Register Here |
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Wednesday July 22nd
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10:00am | Learning Across Cultures: Get Ready for the Queen's Classroom and Accomodations with QSAS * | Register Here |
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Wednesday Juy 29th
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10:00am | Living Off-Campus: Know your Rights as a Tenant * | Register Here |
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Wednesday August 5th
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10:00am | Prepare for Arrival in Canada | Register Here |
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Wednesday August 12th
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10:00am | Your Rights in Canada | Register Here |
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Wednesday August 19th
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10:00am | Meet Student Services on Campus | Register Here |
Orientation Sessions 2025:
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Wednesday June 18th 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Welcome to QUIC: Meet the International Student Advisors
Watch Recording Here! (Password: J%4nej@K) |
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Wednesday June 25th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Friday June 27th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday July 2nd 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Financial Planning: Budgets are Important * Watch Recording Here! (Password: .Bkzl??8)
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Wednesday July 9th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Introduction to Job Search in Canada * Watch Recording Here! (Password: !5oRGKT$)
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Wednesday July 16th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
Learning Across Cultures: Get Ready for the Queen's Classroom * Watch Recording Here! (Password:1og+?bD6)
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Wednesday July 23rd 10:00am - 11:30am |
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities * Watch Recording Here! (Password: ?i1dV48U)
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Wednesday July 30th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday August 6th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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Wednesday August 13th 10:00am - 11:30 am |
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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 | Monday | 10:00am | Welcome and ice breaker |
| August 31st | Monday | 11:30am | Campus Tour |
| August 31st | Monday | 1:30pm | Downtown Tour |
| August 31st | Monday | 3:30pm | ARC Tour |
| August 31st | Monday | 4:30pm | Social Hour |
| September 1st | Tuesday | 10:00am | Immigration Success 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 | 7:00pm | Sunset Walk at Pier |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 10:00am | Health Insurance Info Session |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 11:30am | Yugir - Community Connections |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Banking session |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 4:30pm | Social Hour |
| September 3rd | Thursday | 7:00pm | Community Excursion |
| September 4th | Friday | 10:00am | Campus Security Info Session |
| September 4th | Friday | 11:30am | Soup Lunch and welcome Week Wrap Up |
| September 4th | Friday | 12:00-2:00pm | Social Services Fair |
| September 4th | Friday | 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
Tentative Welcome Week Schedule:
| Monday, Aug. 25 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Welcome and Ice Breaker | |
| Aug. 25, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Campus Walk | |
| Aug. 25, 1:30pm - 2:30 pm | Downtown Walk | |
| Aug. 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Tuesday Aug. 26 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 26, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Introduction to Job Search in Canada | |
| Aug. 26, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm | ||
| Aug. 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Meet Your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 26 6:00pm | Salsa in the Square | |
| Wednesday Aug. 27 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 27, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Canadian Classroom and Academic Culture | |
| Aug. 27, 11:30 am - 12:30 | Campus Walk | |
| Aug. 27 1:30pm - 2:30 | Downtown Walk | |
| Aug. 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 27, 7:00pm | Waterfront Walk and Games | |
| Thursday Aug. 28 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Introduction to Job Search in Canada | |
| Aug. 28, 11:00 am - 11:30 | Campus Security Session | |
| Aug. 28, 11:30am -1:00pm | Community Soup Lunch | |
| Aug. 28, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Banking Services Drop-in (open your bank account) | |
| Aug. 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Meet your Peers Social | |
| Aug. 28, 8:00 pm | Movie Night in the Square |
| Friday Aug. 29 | Activity | |
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| Aug. 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) Info Session | |
| Aug. 29, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Canadian Classrooms and Academic Culture Session | |
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Aug. 29, 1:00 - 1:30pm |
Kingston Community Health Centre Info Session | |
| Aug. 29, 1:30 - 3:00pm | Student Services Fair | |
| Aug. 29, 2:00 - 4:00pm | Parents Q&A Drop-in Session |
QUIC is offering late arrival sessions for incoming international students.
Tuesday September 16th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Working in Canada Job Search information Session
Wednesday September 17th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Campus Security Information Session
- University Health Insurance (UHIP) Information Session
- Culture Shock Information Session
Winter Welcome Days
The QUIC winter welcome days are happening from Monday January 5th - Friday January 9th in person at the International Centre! Join us to register for information sessions, attend a campus walk and meet your peers!
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.
| Date | Time | Activity |
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Monday January 5th
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12:00 -1:00pm |
Coffee Chat Drop-in |
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Tuesday January 6th
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12:00 - 1:00pm | Campus Walk |
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Tuesday January 6th
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2:00-3:00pm | Downtown Walk |
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Tuesday January 6th
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4:30 - 7:00 pm | Welcome, UHIP and Canadian Classrooms info session |
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Wednesday January 7th
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11:30am - 1:00pm | Learn to Love Winter Soup and Community Open House |
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Wednesday January 7th
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2:00-4:00pm | Banking Information Session |
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Thursday January 8th
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12:00 - 1:00pm | Campus Walk |
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Thursday January 8th
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2:00 - 3:00pm | Downtown Walk |
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Thursday January 8th
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4:30 - 7:00 pm | Working in Canada and Job Search Information Session |
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Thursday January 8th and Friday January 9th
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All Day 9:00am - 3:00pm | Social 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.