Orientation Schedule

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

Learn more on the Athletics & Recreation website

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).