COVID-19 FAQ for prospective and newly admitted undergraduate students
(Graduate students, please see the School of Graduate Studies COVID-19 FAQ.)
I am an applicant:
In light of the government's directives, we have suspended campus tours and in person appointments for now. But, we'd love to speak with you! You can book a guided virtual tour or a chat with a recruiter.
There are several options for taking your English Proficiency Test online, including IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Find out more about our English language proficiency requirements.
We understand that schools across the globe are making many adjustments. We will assess your application with this in mind.
Our admissions staff are processing official documents received electronically or by mail.
Depending on your school’s curriculum, official documents are sent either by mail or electronically. When possible, electronic documents are preferred, but our admissions staff are processing documents received by mail. Review your options for submitting official documents.
If you think you may not be able to meet the conditions, please email the admissions officer indicated in the Offer of Admission.
Cegep students who have been admitted can start their program if they are missing a maximum of one component to complete their DEC. A component can include a course, the language exit exam, or the comprehensive assessment. The requirement to provide proof of DEC is extended by one term. If you know that you are missing one component for your DEC, you must contact your Cegep and obtain confirmation from them that you only have one missing component and that you will indeed be obtaining your DEC by the appropriate deadline.
I am starting in Winter 2022 and have questions:
If you are unable to travel or are still waiting for approval of your study permit/CAQ application, or your application was refused, we advise you to contact your admissions officer to request a deferral.
You have until January 19, 2022 to make your decision and email your admissions officer. Include your ID number and make sure you indicate you want to defer to September 2022.
You do not need to pay the $100 confirmation deposit to be deferred. If you have already paid the confirmation deposit, you will not need to pay it again if you defer.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please drop all your courses before the DNE deadline to avoid paying winter 2022 tuition fees. The university will refund all fees you have already paid– except the admission confirmation deposit– if you withdraw by January 19.
- If you plan on deferring your Offer of Admission from Concordia, this does not mean you have permission to study at another institution. If you plan on studying at another institution or if you accept an offer from another university, you are technically declining Concordia's offer. You will need to re-apply for admission and be re-assessed if you desire to come to Concordia in the future.
The deadline to withdraw (drop) your winter 2022 courses without financial or academic penalty is January 19, 2022 (the Did Not Enter or DNE deadline). You will receive a full refund if you drop your courses by the DNE deadline.
The deadline to withdraw your courses without any academic penalty is April 18, 2022 (the Discontinued or DISC deadline). If you DISC a course, you will still be responsible for paying tuition and fees for those courses and you will have a notation of “DISC” on your official transcript.
Tuition refunds
If you are unable to provide a valid CAQ and Study Permit by the DNE deadline (January 19, 2022) you will be deregistered and issued a full tuition refund. If you are unable to arrive in Montreal for any other reason, please note that you are responsible for dropping your courses by January 19, 2022 in order to receive a refund. After January 19, 2022 you will be responsible for paying tuition.
Academic advisors continue helping and supporting students. Read more about advising.
Health
If you are unable to get a vaccine in your home country, or require vaccination(s) after you arrive in Canada, you will be able to receive one once your age group becomes eligible in Quebec, based on Quebec’s COVID‑19 vaccination program.
Yes, your student health insurance would cover hospitalization for COVID-19.
Traveling, COVID-19 testing and quarantine
All travellers are eligible to enter Canada if they qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller regardless of citizenship.
Note: The final determination to allow entry into Canada will be made by a government representative at the border or port of entry based on the information presented at that time.
Where can I quarantine?
You must quarantine in a private residence or hotel room. Reduced hotel rates may be available through Hotel Management International, although Concordia cannot guarantee availability. Per health and safety protocols, Concordia residences will not be available for quarantine use.
Returning to campus
What safety protocols will be in place on campus?
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If you have questions that are not addressed by the FAQs, please contact covid19info@concordia.ca.
