New students
Congratulations on your acceptance to undergraduate studies in the Department of Applied Human Sciences (AHSC). We are very happy that you have decided to pursue your studies with us!
Welcome
Start by following the steps for newly admitted students outlined in the Welcome Guide. Below, you will find information specific to the Department of Applied Human Sciences (AHSC), including your suggested first-year courses.
Faculty orientation
Your introduction to the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia is called Touchstone. This is a presentation for all new students that explains:
- your offer of admission
- the structure of your degree
- your degree requirements and electives
- our academic advising structure
- resources available to you
- the Student Centre
In attending Touchstone, you gain invaluable registration tips and learn about your next steps.
Academic advising for AHSC
The Touchstone presentation is for all students in the Faculty of Arts and Science, and covers your acceptance to the university, the General Education requirement and the 24 Electives Credits rule.
Once you have completed all the steps, please contact AHSC Undergraduate Advisor for advising specific to the department.
Suggested first-year courses
All full-time students should complete the “common core” courses AHSC 220, AHSC 230 and AHSC 260 in their first year.
Human relations students should also complete AHSC 232 and AHSC 270.
Recreation and Leisure Studies students and Therapeutic Recreation students should also complete AHSC 241, and Therapeutic Recreation students should also take AHSC 281.
Course registration
You should always register for both your fall term and winter term courses at the same — and earliest possible — time. Failure to do so may result in your being unable to register at a later date for required classes.
You are able to contingently register for a course that requires a prerequisite provided you also register for the prerequisite course in the preceding term. For example, AHSC 230 (scheduled in the fall term) is a prerequisite for AHSC 232 (scheduled in the winter term). Once you have registered for AHSC 230 in the fall term the system will allow you to register for AHSC 232 in the winter term.
AHSC program requirements and course descriptions are found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Human Relations concentrations
Undergraduates in the Human Relations program can add one of four concentrations to their degree. Once 12 credits and AHSC 270 are completed, students may declare a concentration.
Benefits
- Preferential access to your chosen concentration’s required courses
- You will have a more clearly defined area of study
- You will develop knowledge and competencies specific to your chosen concentration
- Your chosen concentration will be noted on your student record
Details
Students can change concentrations multiple times, if so desired, but are cautioned against starting a concentration too close to completion, as it can delay graduation.
If students have not yet declared a concentration, they can switch from major to specialization, or vice versa, by using the special Declaration of Concentration form.
Cautionary notes
- Not all elective credits completed may be transferable to your new concentration
- Satisfying the concentration’s requirements may extend your graduation date
Process
Complete the Declaration of Concentration form and email it to undergraduate.ahsc@concordia.ca.
Deadlines: January 31 and May 15.
Important references
There are two references you will use throughout your studies at Concordia, particularly in terms of program requirements and registration.
- The Undergraduate Class Schedule is where you find course offerings with the times, days and room numbers in which the courses will take place.
- The Undergraduate Calendar is a reference tool for academic dates, university policies, program requirements, and course descriptions.
You should not use the Calendar when selecting your courses, as not all the courses listed may be offered during the upcoming academic year.
A note about our 2 campuses
Concordia University has two campuses: Sir George Williams (SGW) located in downtown Montreal and Loyola (LOY) located in the west end of Montreal. These campuses are seven kilometres apart.
- Applied Human Sciences courses are all held at the Loyola Campus.
- Your elective courses may be scheduled at either campus.
A shuttle bus ferries students between the campuses.
- A minimum of 1 HOUR is recommended between classes if travelling from one campus to the other.
Registration problems – technical
If you experience technical difficulties when trying to register for classes, please contact the IT Service desk at 514-848-2424, ext. 7613 or by email at help@concordia.ca. A ‘ticket’ will be created and the ticket number you will be issued is your reference number.
If possible, please take a screenshot of the error message and email it to the helpdesk, along with your student ID number, your “netname,” and a brief explanation of what you were trying to do when you encountered the problem.
Explore Concordia
Take advantage of all we have to offer.
- See the Faculty page for new students that offers information on transfer credits.
- Need help? Have questions? Meet the Welcome Crew to get information on Orientation and registration and learn about key student services, especially support for first-year students.
