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.
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 20, 2026 |
First Application Deadline |
January 18, 2026 |
| Applications sent to employers | January 19, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Interviews, selection processes, and job offer period |
January 21 to April 28, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 internships (12-17 weeks) | May 4 to August 28, 2026 |
Winter 2026
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
September 3 to December 12, 2025 |
Application submission period |
September 22 to December 15, 2025 |
Interview, selection, and job offer period |
September 24 to December 17, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 internship | January 5 to May 1, 2026 |
Fall 2025
| Recruitment phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Job posting period on Compass |
May 9, 2025 to August 21, 2025 |
Applications submission period |
May 20, 2025 to August 25, 2025 |
Interviews, selection, and job offer period |
May 22, 2025 to August 27, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 internships |
September 2, 2025 to December 23, 2025 |