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
SGSPA Welcome Tent
September 2, 2025 - September 5, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Daily
On the grass outside Gordon Hall (74 Union Street)
Come and say hi, chat with current graduate students, SGSPA staff and other shared services and learn about some of the resources available to you as a graduate student.
Let us welcome you to Queen’s and graduate studies!
New Student Welcome Reception and Resource Fair
September 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue
The School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs invites all graduate students and postdocs starting their studies at Queen's in 2025 to join us for a Welcome Reception. Come to meet other graduate students and postdocs, meet the SGSPA team, and other services on campus. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration not required but appreciated.
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The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ International Centre (QUIC) has a number of summer and fall orientation events planned - you can
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 - you can access the resource here
Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, on Barrie Street, is a home away from home for our Indigenous students.