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
New Student Welcome Reception
January 7th, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Rose Event Commons, Mitchell Hall, 69 Union St
The School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs invites graduate students and postdocs starting their studies at Queen's in January 2026 to join us for an informal welcome where you will have the opportunity to meet other graduate students, postdocs, and various Queen's support services will be in attendance to share valuable resources to support your graduate journey.
Registration is not required but appreciated. Registering ensures you will receive all updates and reminders for the event.
We hope you will be able to join us and we are looking forward to meeting you.
Hosted by our Queen's University Partners:
The Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) has a number of welcome events planned for international students in January - you can check out the full schedule on the QUIC website.
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (4D), on Barrie Street, is the home away from home for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students on campus! The 4D team facilitates cultural activities such as drumming, beading, feasts and ceremony, as well as social, academic and wellbeing programming.
Additional Resources
Optional Campus Meal Plans are now available for purchase - 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.