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The Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDipICL) program is a competitive online program at Queen’s University.
The GDipICL program is open to all applicants, regardless of geographic location or legal status in Canada. Upon successful completion of the GDipICL program, graduates are eligible to apply for a license to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC). The licensing process includes passing a mandatory Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE). RCICs must comply with all licensing processes and requirements as established by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). For more information, please see the accordion Factors Governing Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Eligibility below.
On this webpage you will find the admission requirements and admission pathways to enroll in the GDipICL program, as well as information videos detailing what is required for your application. You are strongly encouraged to review everything on this webpage, complete the short Self-Assessment survey, and engage with all admission information.
If you have further questions, you can attend an upcoming virtual webinar or book a virtual 1-on-1 appointment with the Admissions team. Details on these offerings, as well as videos from past webinars, are on the Recruitment Events webpage.
Admission decisions are final and may not be appealed.
The GDipICL program does not normally permit requests for deferred entry. It is anticipated that students will start the program in the academic term for which they applied. If, however, as a result of significant extenuating circumstances, you are unable to commence your studies during the academic term specified on your Offer of Admission and wish to postpone your studies, you may ask to be accommodated by having your admission deferred. Deferrals can only be granted within the academic year in which the offer is received.
For further information, including how to submit a deferral request, please see section 2.4 of the Handbook of Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
For a detailed breakdown of admission requirements and academic policies, please review the Handbook of Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
There are two start dates for incoming students: September (Fall) and January (Winter). Applicants can apply to start in either term as a full-time or part-time student. Full-time students will complete the GDipICL program in under 1 year; part-time students will complete the GDipICL program in under 2 years. Admissions decisions will be communicated after the application deadline has passed, and normally no later than two months prior to program start date.
September 2026 Admission Cycle
January 2027 Admission Cycle
All incoming students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable tuition deposit upon accepting an offer of admission.
The tuition deposit must be paid in full to secure your enrolment in the GDipICL program for the upcoming term.
The tuition deposit will be applied to your student account and credited towards your tuition fees. Confirmation of your deposit will appear in your SOLUS account, and the amount will be applied to your first term tuition payment. Details on how to make payments can be found on the Office of the University Registrar’s website.
Details regarding fees may be found on the Office of the University Registrar's website.