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 |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
Setting Up For Success - July Session (online) |
July 18, 5:00 PM |
Registration is now closed |
Off Campus Living Information Session (online) |
August 8, 1:00 PM |
Registration is now closed |
Setting Up For Success - August 2024 (online) |
August 21, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Grad Welcome Tent Drop In (in person) |
September 3rd-6th, 10am - 3pm daily |
Just come to the grass outside Gordon Hall! |
New Student Welcome Reception (in person) |
September 5, 5:00 PM |
Registration is now closed |
Hosted by Centre for Teaching and Learning
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
Teaching Development Conference |
August 26-29 |
Registration is now closed |
Virtual onQ Drop-Ins |
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM Thursdays, 10- 11 AM |
Registration is now closed Registration is now closed |
Hosted by Athletics & Recreation
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
Group Fitness Classes |
September 2-6 |
Hosted by Queen's University International Centre
Event Name |
Date & Time |
RSVP |
Academic Culture in Canada - International Students (online) |
June 26th, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Prepare for Arrival in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 3rd, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Financial Planning - Budgets are Important - International Students (online) |
July 10th, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Understanding Health Insurance - International Students (online) |
July 17, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 24, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Your Rights in Canada - International Students (online) |
July 31, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Ask an International Student Advisor & What to Expect During Welcome Week (online) |
August 7, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
QUIC Welcome Week | August 26 - 30 |
Registration is now closed |
Welcome and Ice Breaker - International Students (In person) |
August 26, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (In person) |
August 27, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Canadian Classrooms - International Students (online) |
August 28, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Introduction to Job Search in Canada - International Students (In person) |
August 29, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Campus Security Info Session - International Students (online) |
August 29, 11:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Student Services Intro and Meet-Up - International Students (online) |
August 29, 1:00 PM |
Registration is now closed |
UHIP Health Insurance for International Students (online) |
August 30, 10:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
Canadian Classrooms - International Students (online) |
August 30, 11:00 AM |
Registration is now closed |
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).