Academic Support Appointments

Want support with an academic paper, project, or presentation? Looking for strategies to manage your time? Are you experiencing academic culture shock? Come chat with staff from Student Academic Success Services; check out all of the services and resources available at SASS.

Lydia is available for 1:1 appointments at the QUIC on Wednesday afternoons.

Career Advising

for International Students

Tues. and Thurs. 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the QUIC

Looking for a job? Not sure what career to pursue? Need help writing a resume or a cover letter?

Join the Career Educator and Coach, Daria, online via Zoom or in-person for Drop-In Advising.

Thinking about grad school? Daria also supports students with questions regarding further education, including CV and personal statement strategies, and graduate program applications.

Looking to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in Canada?

For a convenient on-campus access, Service Canada agents will be at the QUIC 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Mon. April 15th. Open to the public. Questions? Contact isa@queensu.ca.



Workshops with the QUIC advisors

Permanent Residency Information Session: Pathways to PR

Fri. April 12

10:30 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

This session will provide information about pathways to Permanent Residency for International Students, including Economic Streams managed through Express Entry and the Ontario Provincial Nominee Streams. Zoom Account linked to Queen's email is required to register.

Income Tax Workshops

for International Students

Thur. April 18 & 25

3:00 pm on Zoom

• Tips on how to file and relevant rules
• How to best utilize Ufile.ca

Working in Canada as an International Student

Zoom Workshop with QUIC Advisor

Fri. April 19, 10:30 am

• Post-graduation work permits
• Work permits for internships
• Working on- and off-campus with a study permit
• Spousal work permit

Guide to IRCC Applications

Zoom Workshop with QUIC Advisor

Fri. April 26, 10:30 am

• Extend your study and work permits

Opportunities

The Student Experience Office (SEO) is hiring!

part-time summer positions @queensuseo

Join the team of SOAR (Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources) Ambassadors to help welcome first-year students and their parents and supporters to Queen’s this summer. Overall, Peer Ambassadors can expect to work approximately 76 hours from June to July. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Second-Hand Shuffle

with the Off-Campus Living team @queensocla

April 28 - 30th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rideau Bldg. parking compound

207 Stuart Street

Donations accepted 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Queen’s Second-hand Shuffle is a sustainable move out initiative. Students, donate your gently used items and find something you need for FREE. Help reduce waste and give back to our community. From furniture to electronics and clothing, the Shuffle accepts a wide range of functional items to find a new home. No mattresses or mattress pads, please. Look for the entrance laneway between Chown and Adelaide Hall. For more info contact ocla@queensu.ca.

Free Meal in a Jar

Pick up on April 18 in Mitchell Hall Room 120

Students can register to pick-up a FREE Mason Jar that contains all the ingredients and spices to prepare a quick, easy meal which makes approximately 4 servings. Provided by the SWS Health Promotion Hub.

QUMSA is hiring!

@qumsa

Join the Executive Team for the 2024-25 academic year!

Has a Queen's professor, TA or staff member positively impacted your mental health? Recognize their support by nominating them as a Champion for Mental Health! Nominations are open until April 19th. Let's celebrate those who make a difference!

Identifying and Responding to Someone in Distress 

This Student Wellness Services session helps students, staff and faculty learn how to recognize when someone is struggling and how to respond with particular emphasis on immediate distress and/or crisis. Participants will gain practical tips on what to say and what to do in order to connect students with the appropriate resources available on-campus, in the community and/or online.