On this page you'll find a list of upcoming orientation events being run by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and our Queen's partners.
Ensure that you check with your program for specific orientation events.
Orientation Events & Resources
Hosted by School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Event Name |
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Setting Up For Success - July Session (online) |
July 18, 5:00 PM |
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Off Campus Living Information Session (online) |
August 8, 1:00 PM |
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Setting Up For Success - August 2024 (online) |
August 21, 10:00 AM |
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Grad Welcome Tent Drop In (in person) |
September 3rd-6th, 10am - 3pm daily |
Just come to the grass outside Gordon Hall! |
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New Student Welcome Reception (in person) |
September 5, 5:00 PM |
Hosted by Centre for Teaching and Learning
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
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Teaching Development Conference |
August 26-29 |
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| Virtual onQ Drop-Ins |
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM Thursdays, 10- 11 AM |
Hosted by Athletics & Recreation
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
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Group Fitness Classes |
September 2-6 |
Hosted by Queen's University International Centre
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
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Academic Culture in Canada - International Students (online) |
June 26th, 10:00 AM |
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Prepare for Arrival in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 3rd, 10:00 AM |
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Financial Planning - Budgets are Important - International Students (online) |
July 10th, 10:00 AM |
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Understanding Health Insurance - International Students (online) |
July 17, 10:00 AM |
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Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 24, 10:00 AM |
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Your Rights in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 31, 10:00 AM |
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Ask an International Student Advisor & What to Expect During Welcome Week (online) |
August 7, 10:00 AM |
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| QUIC Welcome Week | August 26 - 30 | |
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Welcome and Ice Breaker - International Students (In person) |
August 26, 10:00 AM |
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Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (In person) |
August 27, 10:00 AM |
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Canadian Classrooms - International Students (online) |
August 28, 10:00 AM |
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Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (In person) |
August 29, 10:00 AM |
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Campus Security Info Session - International Students (online) |
August 29, 11:00 AM |
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Student Services Intro and Meet-Up - International Students (online) |
August 29, 1:00 PM |
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UHIP Health Insurance for International Students (online) |
August 30, 10:00 AM |
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Canadian Classrooms - International Students (online) |
August 30, 11:00 AM |
Additional Resources
Optional Campus Meal Plans are now available for purchase for Fall 2024 - you can learn more and purchase them here.
The Centre for Teaching and Learning has development an Ed Tech toolkit designed to familiarize educators with common educational technologies at Queen's - you can access the resource here
The SGSPA will be running a Welcome Tent on the grass outside Gordon Hall (74 Union Street) from Tuesday September 3 - Friday September 6, 10 AM - 3 PM each day. Come by and chat with current graduate students, SGSPA staff and other shared services about what Queen's has to offer.
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre is running events September 2-6 for their introductory Sprinkle Week - learn more and register on their website (Indigenous students only).