Homeroom
Make friends, navigate the university experience and co-develop new skills!
How it works
When you join Homeroom, you'll regularly meet with a small group of fellow new students—called a pod—led by an experienced student facilitator.
Your pod will be include around 15 students. Weekly, one-hour pod meetings take place in person or on Zoom. During the meetings, you’ll participate in workshops, games and discussions designed to help you navigate Concordia life and find your community. You can also join one of our distinct pods, for a chance to connect over specific shared experiences.
Homeroom is a chance to discuss important topics and learn new skills that you won’t find in the classroom! Some of the topics we cover include healthy relationships, discovering your communication style, learning how to set boundaries, understanding personal finance, learning how to advocate for yourself, and many more.
There are many benefits to joining Homeroom
- Meet regularly with students outside of class in fun, social settings
- Get invited to exclusive activities and events, on campus and around Montreal
- Have a Concordia question? Student facilitators can help guide you during pod meetings and lounge hours
- Get introduced to services and support for students
- Have your experience recognized on your co-curricular record and receive a Homeroom certificate of completion
Plus, more perks based on participation and attendance!
Distinct pods
Connect with other students and a student facilitator over shared experiences, insider tips, and connections with programs, faculties and staff in our distinct pods!
Distinct pods run during the fall and winter terms. While new students are given priority for registration, upper-year students may also request to join.
- Fine Arts Pod, for students in the Faculty of Fine Arts
- Psych Pod, for students studying psychology.
- NouLa Pod, for Black students, in collaboration with the NouLa Black Student Centre.
Register for the NouLa pod. - Grad Pod, for graduate students.
- Le Franco Pod, for francophone students, in collaboration with the Centre pour étudiant·es francophones.
- Women in Gina Cody School Pod, for women who are part of the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.
- Otsenhákta Pod, for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students registered with the Otsenhákta Student Centre.
Pre-register for the Otsenhákta pod now!
Indicate your interest in distinct pods on the Homeroom registration form. Please note that the NouLa and Otsenhákta pods have separate registration forms.
Participant testimonials
"Joining Homeroom was the best thing I did for myself since I began my studies at Concordia. It really helps me schedule in “me-time” in my calendar, forcing me (in the best way) to show up for myself. It’s always a fun, light environment where we can come to chill out and catch up."
"In my experience with Concordia Homeroom, the diversity and inclusivity of the events organized truly stand out. From ice skating to salsa dancing, each event offers a unique opportunity for me to explore my interests, meet new people, and enjoy memorable experiences."
Stay in touch
Contact us at homeroom@concordia.ca
