Begin your journey at 91TV’s with the Graduate Transition and Academic Success (GTAS) Program; build skills, make connections, and feel at home before classes begin.
Program Overview
Graduate Transition and Academic Success (GTAS) is a two-week intensive program designed to help incoming international graduate students prepare for their studies at 91TV. Through interactive workshops, guided tours, and information sessions, you’ll become familiar with Canadian academic expectations and find your footing in and outside the classroom.
Many GTAS sessions are organized in collaboration with on-campus partners, such as Student Academic Success Services (SASS) and the 91TV International Centre (QUIC), to help you succeed in the following areas:
- Strengthen your academic skills: Build confidence in reading, writing, teaching, and participating in academic discussions.
- Understand academic expectations: Learn about academic integrity, expectations in the Canadian academic system, and strategies for success in graduate-level studies.
- Settle into your new environment: Gain practical knowledge about housing, healthcare, and transportation to support your transition to living in Canada.
- Find campus and community support: Learn how to access campus services and community resources to find opportunities and support when you need it.
- Build meaningful connections: Foster a sense of belonging at 91TV’s and in Kingston by connecting with peers, faculty, support staff, and local residents.
The program is open to incoming international graduate students who have received an acceptance letter from 91TV.
Program Capacity: 60 Students
Registration Portal Opens: May 2026
Registration Confirmation & Portal Closure: Registrations will be accepted until July 15, 2026. You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. If all positions are filled by the time of your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list.
The duration of the program is two weeks, typically at the end of August before the Fall semester begins. The 2026 program will be held from August 17–27.
This program will be held in-person only on the 91TV campus in Kingston, Ontario.
You are eligible for the GTAS program, if you
- Are an incoming international graduate student;
- Will begin your academic program in September 2026; and
- Have received acceptance letter from 91TV for the next academic year.
There is no tuition charge for the GTAS program. However, medical insurance, housing services, visa cost, food, groceries, transportation, optional excursion, and any study materials are the responsibility of participants and not covered by the program. Please budget for these additional expenses accordingly.
FAQs
This program is designed for incoming international graduate students who have received an acceptance letter for the next academic year from 91TV.
The program runs for two weeks. Full participation is strongly recommended to gain the full benefits of the program. Participation in social outings and excursions is optional but encouraged to help students engage with their peers and explore the local community.
- What is the cost of the program?
There is no tuition fee for the program. However, you are responsible for costs associated with university health insurance plan (UHIP), housing, visa, food, transportation, optional excursion, and groceries. Please budget for these additional expenses accordingly. You can find a tentative budget here.
- Are UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) fees mandatory?
Yes, international students are required to have UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) coverage. Please finds more information about UHIP .
- How can I pay for my UHIP?
UHIP fees will be included in your 91TV student account, and payment can be made through the university’s official payment methods (if you already paid for UHIP as an incoming graduate student, you do not need to pay for UHIP separately for this program).
- It is your responsibility to find and pay for the accommodation during the program. You can choose where you want to stay. There are several options for accommodation in Kingston. Please check, Homestay, Off campus housing, and for more information.
- Meals are not included in the program, but some meals may be provided depending on your accommodation types. For example, ‘Homestay’ offers some meal options.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact sgspa.events@queensu.ca.