Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)

Are you an incoming international student with questions about how your health insurance will work in Canada? 🩺🇨🇦 Join next week’s online seminar with your International Student Advisor to learn more. You can register for this session at the link in our bio, as well as consult the module in your Pre-Arrival Guide! 🖇️🙌

Coming to Queen’s in the fall and need help figuring out how to budget? Reminder to join our ISSO session next week!💰🌎 Link to register in bio.

Coming on exchange to Queen’s this fall? 🔁📚 Join our webinar Q&A this Thursday and connect with our International Student Advisors! 🧑‍🏫🌎 Link is in bio to register. 🔗

Mark your calendars! QUIC will be closed on June 28 & July 1, but we’re excited to welcome you back on Tuesday, July 2. Join us then to enjoy our cool AC, comfortable study spaces, and cozy lounge.

Calling all incoming international students! Join us this Wednesday for a session on Canadian classroom expectations, assignments, group work, and more. 📚📝🇨🇦 Our sessions are led by certified International Student Advisors who are available to answer any quesrions you might have. Get in touch and sign up for the Zoom session via the link in our bio! 🔗

Moving to Kingston soon? Join our second International Student Summer Orientatation session this Wednesday to learn about housing options for incoming international students at Queen’s. See you there! 🏡🌞

Mark your calendars: International Student Summer Orientation begins next week! 🌞✈️ Join next week’s introductory Zoom session, led by our International Student Advisors, to get acquainted with QUIC and learn about study permits. Link is in bio to sign up! 🔗

And that’s a wrap… We just concluded our 5 week English Conversation Session series for May! 🌞🗣️ We had a great time meeting others, learning about Canada and Kingston, and developing our English skills. Join us again when sessions restart in September!

It’s almost June! 🌈✨ Get ready to celebrate pride with and . Check out the QU Yellow House booth & come walk down Princess with the Faculty of Education GSA on Sat Jun 15, 12-5pm from the Memorial Centre to Confederation Basin 🌟 See you there!

Meet the World Link Team! 🌍
The QUIC World Link Program hosts social events, bus trips, game nights, and more! We are currently working hard to plan a fun Welcome Week for all international and exchange students 🌞🌞🌞

Spring has arrived on the Queen’s campus! How many of these buildings can you name? Looking for somewhere to go on a spring walk? Come visit the Sakura cherry blossom tree on campus (featured on the last slide.) 🌸🌸🌸

Spring Into Summer - City of Kingston Help us kick start Spring at Spring Into Summer presented by Utilities Kingston on Saturday, May 18 from 1 - 9:30 p.m. at Lake Ontario Park. 

Mark your calendars: International Summer Student Orientation starts June 12! ☀️
Consult the Pre-Arrival Guide and attend our weekly zoom sessions to get ready for life at Queen’s. Our International Student Advisors are here to help you answer questions about moving to Canada and more! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

🌎 Embark on a Cultural Journey with the Intercultural Awareness Certificate (IAC) Program at QUIC! 🎓

Join our five-session series and:
• Describe the concept of culture and consider how it applies to your own experiences.
• Become familiar with several dimensions of culture that will help you to navigate new or unfamiliar cultural environments.
• Learn techniques and skills that promote a reflective approach to interacting with, or within, new or unfamiliar cultures.
• Share your culture(s) and experience with your peers.

🗓️ Upcoming Spring Series run 9:30 - 11:30 AM on:
Wednesday, June 12
Friday, June 14
Monday, June 17
Wednesday, June 19
Friday, June 21

📍 All sessions are held in-person. To earn your certificate, attend all five workshops.                             📍Registration link: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ab0TpHseVZLadZI

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your global understanding and connect with a community of curious and engaged learners. Register now! 

🌟 QUIC is open in summer! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that QUIC has welcomed students from the School of English to visit last week! Get ready for a season filled with new learning experiences and cultural exchange.
Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from our summer activities!

International Students, new and returning:
Come to the International Centre for English Conversation on Thursdays this month, 3 pm.

Learn about Kingston and Canada, play a Trivia Game, and meet some new people!

That’s a wrap 🎬 Wishing you all a safe and wonderful summer! ☀️ Thank you to all who made this time so special!

Workshop for International Students!
Guide to IRCC Applications
Friday April 26, 2024
10:30 am
On Zoom https://ow.ly/aine50RmxhI

Join the QUIC Advisor to learn more about IRCC applications including how to extend your study and work permits.

Warning: Scam emails and phishing.
Dear students, we have just become aware that there has been a fake email that looks like it might have been sent to you from the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC). This email requested that you send financial information for IRCC. Emails that request for personal and financial information are referred to as “Phishing emails”. The QUIC will never collect or request for your financial information.
If you receive emails or a phone call from persons claiming to work at the University, or any government agency requesting for your personal information or transfer of funds, you must:
- End the call immediately. Do NOT respond to the email.
- If not sure what an email or message means, ask university staff, such as our advisors, first.
- Contact our advisors directly at [email protected] or visit us at the QUIC in Mitchell Hall, open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30.
- Report email phishing to Queen’s ITS
If any student has been a victim of fraud, please contact us and we will help you file a report.

Social meet up for grad students! Pop in on April 22, 4-6 pm at the International Centre. All are welcome.

Are you or a family member looking to get a Social Insurance Number?
Service Canada is offering services at our location, convenient, on campus and fast, in Mitchell Hall.
This service is open to the public.

12 noon - 4 pm
April 10th and April 15th, 2024

International students, access income tax workshops with the QUIC on Thurs April 18 and April 25, 3 pm!
Register on Zoom https://ow.ly/XmrJ50QZVo8 For Canadian tax overview go to the QUIC website https://ow.ly/8b3B50QZVoa

Taxes are due April 30, so don't miss out.

On Monday, April 8th the QUIC space will be closing at 12:30 pm for the afternoon.
Staff and services will be available remotely. For Calendar of Events please see https://ow.ly/jtes50R6Tsh

Thank you to all those who joined us on our Maple Madness trips this spring! We had such a blast :)

World Link is excited to announce our end of the year party! Come drop in at the QUIC this Friday from 1:00-3:00pm for some snacks, reflection and "goodbye" for now :) See you there!

Unlock Your Potential and Get It Done with SASS!
📅 Date: Sunday, April 7th
🕒 Time: 12 - 7 PM EDT
📍 Location: Mitchell Hall Room 215/1225
Looking for extra motivation this exam season? Drop by SASS' daylong study session!
We've got you covered with:
📚 Additional Study Space
✍️ Specialist Writing & Learning Support
🍪 Free Snacks to Keep You Energized
🐾 Therapy Dogs for Stress Relief
Don't let deadlines overwhelm you! Mark your calendar and make the most of this opportunity to boost your productivity and well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to excel! See you there!

Are you an international graduate student looking for a job? Seeking support with your resume/CV or unsure what to write in your cover letter? SGPS is partnering with Career Services to help you create a winning job application. Join us on Tuesday, March 26th, at 3:30 PM for a virtual workshop.

Register here: https://ow.ly/v24v50QX1QC