Important dates
Admission to the Institute for current students
Newly admitted undergraduate and graduate students can apply to join the Institute twice a year — in September and again in December/January. Check back here for updates on upcoming application periods.
| Fall 2026 application period | Dates |
|---|---|
| August 10 to September 13, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 application period | Dates |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2026 to January 17, 2027 | |
| January 25 to February 14, 2027 |
Intern recruitment calendar for employers
Each year, there are three recruitment cycles aligned with the fall, winter, and summer academic terms. Employers can use our internship recruitment platform, Compass, to support the hiring process at every stage — from posting positions to selecting candidates and onboarding new interns.
Below, you’ll find the key dates to help you plan and recruit Concordia students.
* Please note that dates are subject to change.
Summer 2026
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
January 6 to April 23, 2026 ***After April 23rd we can continue to share postings for Summer 2026 directly with students. Postings can be sent to karla.perez@concordia.ca. Summer 2026 internships can start as late as June 8th. |
First Application Deadline |
January 18, 2026 |
| Applications sent to employers | January 19, 2026 to April 27, 2026 |
Interviews, selection processes, and job offer period |
January 21 to April 29, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 internships (12-17 weeks) | May 4 to August 28, 2026 |
Fall 2026
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
May 4, 2026 to August 24, 2026 |
| First application deadline | May 19, 2026 |
| Last day for employers to send postings | August 20, 2026 |
| Applications sent to employers | May 20, 2026 to August 24, 2026 |
Interviews, selection, and job offer period |
May 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 internships |
September 8, 2026 to December 23, 2026 |
Winter 2027
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
September 1 to December 13, 2026 |
| First Application Deadline | September 16, 2026 |
| Applications sent to employers | September 17 to December 14, 2026 |
| Last day for employers to send postings | December 10, 2026 ***After Dec 10th we can continue to share postings Winter 2027 directly with students. Postings can be sent to karla.perez@concordia.ca. Winter 2027 internships can start as late as February 8th |
Interview, selection, and job offer period |
September 21 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 internship | January 11 to April 30, 2027 |
Summer 2027
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
January 6 to April 23, 2027 |
First Application Deadline |
January 21, 2027 |
| Applications sent to employers | January 22, 2027 to April 26, 2027 |
| Last day to receive postings from employers | April 22, 2027 ***After April 22nd we can continue to share postings for Summer 2027 directly with students. Postings can be sent to karla.perez@concordia.ca. Summer 2027 internships can start as late as June 8th. |
Interviews, selection processes, and job offer period |
January 27, 2027 to April 28, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 internships (12-17 weeks) | May 10 to August 28, 2027 |