International Programs Office
Queen's University- Events & Deadlines
Events & Deadlines
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE
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SEPTEMBER
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| Welcome Session for Returning BISC Students This session welcomes second-year students who spent their first-year at the BISC into the Queen's community and introduces some of the on-campus services that are available. Of course, it will also be a great opportunity to reconnect with BISC friends! A variety of University representatives from the Faculty of Arts and Science, the International Programs Office, the Queen's Learning Commons and Health Counselling and Disability Services, and the student governments will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. |
Tuesday, September 4, 9:00am -12:00pm Room 101, School of Kinesiology |
| Arts and Science Exchange Student Academic Orientation Session If you are an incoming international student who will be studying in the Faculty of Arts and Science - this session is for you! Come learn how to navigate your way through the many different academic departments in Arts & Science, how to add and drop courses, what to expect in your classes, how to contact your professors and learn about the role of teaching assistants in your courses. IPO staff and an Arts and Science faculty member will be available to answer questions and students will be given the opportunity to express any concerns or issues, as well as meet other exchange students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. |
Tuesday, September 4, 10:00-11:30am Room 100, School of Kinesiology |
| "Back From Abroad - Now What?" Re-entry Session Meet other recently-returned students, share your stories from abroad, get advice from a Career Counsellor on future study/work opportunities, think about your international experience in your academic work, and learn about ways to be involved in all things international at Queen's. There will be soup too! |
Wednesday, September 19, 3:00-5:00pm QUIC, JDUC |
| Kwansei Gakuin University Cross-Cultural College Session Interested in studying in Japan and enhancing your global perspective through a unique cross-cultural learning program? The Kwansei Gakuin University Cross-Cultural College (KGU CCC) is introducing a new core course for their CCC Certificate Program and representatives from KGU will be visiting the Queen's campus to provide an information session about this innovative program. |
Wednesday, September 19, 5:30-6:30pm Room 208, Kingston Hall |
| Think International! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about study abroad for Arts and Science students! Information will be provided about Student Exchanges, the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle), independent study abroad, the International Studies Certificate and other international opportunities for Arts and Science undergraduates. You will only need to attend one of the sessions. |
Monday, September 24, 5:30-7:00pm Room 001, Macdonald Hall |
| Queen's Go Abroad Fair Join us and browse the international opportunities marketplace. While there, visit us at the International Programs Office booth to learn about the many Queen's international study options available to Queen's students. |
Wednesday, September 26, 10:30am-3:00pm Upper and Lower Ceilidhs of the JDUC |
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Queen's-Blyth Worldwide Information Session Representative(s) from the program will deliver a short presentation and will be on-hand to answer any questions you may have about this exciting opportunity. |
Wednesday, September 26, 5:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Centre, Gordon Hall |
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OCTOBER
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| Think International! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about study abroad for Arts and Science students! Information will be provided about Student Exchanges, the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle), independent study abroad, the International Studies Certificate and other international opportunities for Arts and Science undergraduates. You will only need to attend one of the sessions. |
Tuesday October 2 5:30-7:00pm Room 001, Macdonald Hall
Wednesday October 10 5:30-7:00pm Room 001, Macdonald Hall
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| Fall Term Exchange Networking Night If you are, were, or intend to be an exchange student, or just have an interest in meeting other internationally-minded people, then come out to this event. It will be a great opportunity to talk about exchange destinations, your study abroad experience, and all things international with other students and staff. |
Tuesday, October 9, 5:00-7:00pm QUIC, JDUC |
| Study in Havana, May 2013 Development Studies 305 Cuban Culture and Society gives students the opportunity to learn in Havana from Cuban professors, artists, musicians and film-makers. This four-week, 6.0 units course is based at Queen's for two weeks and Havana for two weeks during the month of May. For further information come to our information meeting and visit the program website. |
Thursday, October 11, 5:30-6:30pm Room 12, Dunning Hall |
| Application deadline for Winter 2013 at the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle) | October 15, 2012 |
| Study in France: Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Exchange Program (ORA) Consider spending your next year of study in the region of Rhône-Alpes where you can enjoy living and studying in one of France's and Europe's most beautiful, prosperous, and technologically advanced regions. Come to an information session for undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who may be interested in studying in France for up to a year. The Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Exchange Program (ORA) is one of 4 study opportunites in the suite of consortial exchange programs offered by the Ontario International Universities program. The presentation will be given by Dr. Louise Lewin, who is the ORA Program Director, and IPO staff will also be on hand to answer questions. For further information, plan to attend this session and visit the ORA program website: http://ora.ouinternational.ca/. |
Friday, October 19, 1:00-3:00pm Location: Kingston Hall, Room 205 |
| Exchange 101 Interested in going on exchange in your third year to one of our many bilateral Queen's exchange destinations? Wondering about the application process and how to research your options? Please join us for an informative session about the benefits of participating in a Queen's exchange program, the exchange options that are available to you and the levels of financial assistance that are available. Queen's students who have recently returned from this exchange program will be available to answer questions and share their experiences. |
Monday, October 22 5:30-7:30pm Room 101, Kingston Hall |
| Application deadline for DEVS Study in Cuba program (DEVS 305) | Friday, October 26, 2012 |
| Exchange and Study Abroad for Science Students If you are a student studying in the natural and physical sciences - this session is for you! During this informative session, we will be busting some myths and providing an overview of how students in the sciences CAN participate in exchange and study abroad opportunities. Don't count yourself out of this unique and enriching experience! |
Monday October 29 5:30-7:00pm Room 001, Macdonald Hall |
| Early bird deadline to receive 10% off Queen's-Blyth Worldwide program fee | Wednesday, October 31, 2012 |
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NOVEMBER
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| Study in China: Ontario/Jiangsu Exchange Program (OJS) Consider spending your next year of study in China, an emerging political and economic power and home to one of the world’s oldest and complex cultures. Come to an information session for undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who may be interested in studying in the Chinese province of Jiangsu for up to a year. The Ontario/Jiangsu Exchange Program (OJS) is the latest in the suite of consortial exchange programs offered by the Ontario International Universities program. The presentation will be given by Dr. David Wood, who is the OJS Program Director, and IPO staff will also be on hand to answer questions. For further information, plan to attend this session and visit the OJS program website: http://ojs.ouinternational.ca/. |
Monday, November 5, 1:30-2:30pm Location: Watson Hall, Room 207 |
| Fulbright Canada Scholarship Opportunities Fulbright Canada runs a wide range of programs that support exceptional Canadian students and scholars who wish to study, do research, or lecture in the United States. Ms. Michelle Emond and Mr. Brad Hector from Fulbright Canada will be visiting Queen's to provide an information session for graduating students, graduate students, scholars and faculty who are interested in scholarship opportunities that are available through Fulbright Canada. Interested students and scholars who are in the process of completing a scholarship application may also bring their questions to the session. |
Monday, November 5, 2:30-4:00pm Gordon Hall, room 325A |
| International Exchange Fair Trying to decide which exchange destination will be the right one for you and your program? Come to our international exchange fair and speak with students who are here on exchange from one of our many exchange partners to find out more about their institution. Queen's students who have recently returned from their exchange experience will also be in attendance to answer your questions as well as staff from the IPO and QUIC. |
Monday, November 5, 5:00-7:00pm Wallace Hall, JDUC |
| Study in Germany: Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program (OBW) Consider studying or doing research in Baden-Württemberg where nine of its research universities share a standard of excellence in teaching and research that is equal to any, not just in Germany but in the whole of Europe. Come to an information session for undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who may be interested in studying in Germany for up to a year or engaging in the OBW Summer Research Program. The Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program (OBW) is one of 4 study opportunites in the suite of consortial exchange programs offered by the Ontario International Universities program. The presentation will be given by Dr. David Darby, who is the OBW Program Director, and IPO staff will also be on hand to answer questions. For further information, plan to attend this session and visit the OBW program website: http://obw.ouinternational.ca/. |
Wednesday, November 14, 1:30-3:30pm Location: Kingston Hall, Room 205 |
| Exchange 101 Interested in going on exchange in your third year to one of our many bilateral Arts and Science exchange destinations? Wondering about the application process and how to research your options? Please join us for an informative session about the benefits of participating in a Queen's exchange program, the exchange options that are available to you and the levels of financial assistance that are available. Queen's students who have recently returned from this exchange program will be available to answer questions and share their experiences. |
Wednesday November 14 5:30-7:30pm Room 100, School of Kinesiology |
| BISC Upper-Year Academic Orientation - Winter Term 2013 Session Orientation session for upper-year students who will be spending a term or more at the Bader International Study Centre. The session will cover the academic program, student life at the BISC, and the opportunity to hear from former BISC students about their experiences. |
Wednesday, November 28, 3:30-5:00pm Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room D214 |
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DECEMBER
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JANUARY
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Exchange Student Academic Orientation Session |
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| Application deadline for Faculty of Arts and Science Exchanges, including University of St Andrews. | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program (Germany) | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Ontario/Jiangsu Exchange Program (China) | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Ontario/Maharashtra-Goa Exchange Program (India) | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Ontario/Rhône-Alps Exchange Program (France) | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Killam Fellowships Exchange Program (United States) | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
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FEBRUARY
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| Languages, Literatures and Cultures Semester in Shanghai (formerly the DEVS-Fudan program) Looking for a change in perspective? Find out how you can study in Shanghai next fall as part of the Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLCU) Semester Abroad Program in China. Take the Queen's University credit courses at Fudan University in Shanghai, China and be part of a living classroom as you also work in partnership with a Fudan student in field research practicum. Students from ALL departments are welcome to apply. Applications are due on Friday 1 March 2013 so make sure that you do not miss out on this unique international study experience. |
Wednesday, February 6, 5:00-6:00pm Room D207, Mackintosh-Corry Hall |
| Kwansei Gakuin University Cross-Cultural College Session Interested in studying in Japan and enhancing your global perspective through a unique cross-cultural learning program? The Kwansei Gakuin University Cross-Cultural College (KGU CCC) has announced the summer term offerings for their CCC Certificate Program and representatives from KGU will be visiting the Queen's campus to provide an information session about this innovative program. |
Thursday, February 7, 12:30-1:30pm Room E202, Mackintosh-Corry Hall |
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MARCH
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| Application deadline for LLCU Semester Abroad in Shanghai Program | Friday, March 1, 2013 |
| Application deadline for the KGU CCC Summer Program 2013 | Friday, March 8, 2013 |
| Application deadline for Summer Term 2013 at the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle). | Thursday, March 15, 2013 |
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APRIL
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| Application deadline to Queen's-Blyth Worldwide for 2013 program | April 5, 2013 |
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MAY
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| Application deadline to receive International Studies Certificate at Spring convocation. | May 1, 2012 |
| Application deadline for Summer Field Schools 2013 at the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle). | May 6, 2012 |
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JUNE
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| Application deadline for Fall 2013 at the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle. | June 30, 2013 |