Student Affairs
Queen's Universityqueen's university international centre
1st floor, John Deutsch University Centre at the corner of Union Street and University Avenue.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Telephone: 613-533-2604
The Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) is a support service for all members of the Queen's community. Our mission is to promote "an internationally informed and cross-culturally sensitive university community", while providing extended services for international students, staff and their families, to aid their cultural and social transitions to Queen's and the Kingston Community.
QUIC assists in building community among students and with colleagues at Queen's. We also engage in research, professional development and training activities with the broader community of international educators across Canada and around the world.
QUIC offers a variety of services and programs and works as a peer networking centre for domestic students and international students, staff and their families. Services offered include individual and group advising, housing information, health insurance, resource materials and information about international study and work opportunities.
People usually seek QUIC's services and resources for two reasons - to leave Canada on an exchange or other international trip or to move from abroad to come live and work at Queen's. QUIC offers essential information for international students and staff, including topics such as immigration applications, pre-arrival and arrival information and services, health and safety, housing, finance, insurance, clubs and volunteer opportunities.
We also provide professional development opportunities for international education professionals from across Canada and around the world through the International Educators Training Program. QUIC also administers the Queen's University Emergency Support Program and assists with the Off-Campus Activity Safety Policy (OCASP). QUIC prides itself on ongoing research and program development in related fields.
For Queen's students wishing to go abroad, QUIC supplies information about opportunities to work, study, volunteer, teach, travel or intern. Additionally, resources and advising are available regarding international opportunities (including international fairs and speaker-series sessions), funding and awards, pre-departure and re-entry.
QUIC's lounge provides a comfortable setting for all members of the Queen's community to relax, read, talk, and meet people from Canada and the rest of the world. QUIC also hosts a multitude of events, such as international receptions and orientations, social events, information sessions, pre-departure sessions, conversation groups and income tax sessions.