About the College
Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary honours college at Concordia University and home of the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre. Our courses and programs are designed to complement and supplement existing offerings in all of the University’s faculties.
The foundation of the College
The Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability (formerly known as the Loyola International College) opened in 2002. It was founded by an inter-disciplinary group of faculty members drawn from science, social science, and humanities departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
From the outset, the College’s main purpose was to provide a coherent program of interdisciplinary courses on a central issue of our time, specifically the challenges and opportunities of diversity.
Our educational philosophy
In the College, we incorporate the following teaching approaches into our courses:
- Foster communication and collaboration across disciplines and worldviews to address the wicked problems of the day;
- Prepare students to excel in further education, professional training, and employment, through the development of communication skills and, interpersonal skills and critical thinking;
- Develop oneself both as a person and for responsible citizenship and leadership in the 21st Century.
What our programs & courses offer
The College’s courses, offered on both campuses, are designed to complement and supplement existing offerings in all of the University’s faculties.
Our students delve into some of the most complex and challenging issues facing humankind in the 21st Century. In our programs, student investigate their area of study from global and multicultural perspectives.
Our courses may be taken either as stand-alone electives, or as part of our offered programs. With just three LOYC courses, a student is granted membership to the College.
Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
Since 2012, the College has served as the administrative home for the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre. The Centre groups researchers from across Concordia University, and endeavours to integrate the scholarly study of science, policy, and values in the pursuit of environmental and community sustainability.
Our location
Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability is located on Concordia's Loyola Campus, although some courses are offered on the Sir George Williams campus downtown.
The College is surrounded with ample green space for sustainability work, and also has a student study and lounge area and a few practical amenities like a fridge and microwave, to which all College members have access.
The facilities are intended to complement the College's role as a community where students have the opportunity to pursue both their academic and extra-curricular interests in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about studying at the College, please contact us.
