Homeroom
New students: Make friends, navigate your university experience and develop new skills!
How it works
By joining Homeroom, you'll meet regularly with a small group of around 15 fellow new students — your pod — led by an experienced student facilitator. Weekly, one-hour meeting, held in person or on Zoom, include workshops, games and discussions designed to help you navigate Concordia life and build your community.
You’ll have the 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
- How to advocate for yourself, and many more!
Register for Homeroom
Complete the registration form to find your pod! You'll be able to register based on your availability, or sign up for one of our distinct pods.
Summer Homeroom 2026 will run from July 8 to August 12 with weekly in person sessions every Wednesday from 4-6pm. Join us to make friends and explore Montreal this summer!
The many benefits of 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!
Choose your pod
General pods are open to all new students and give you the chance to make new friends across the university.
In our distinct pods, you can connect with other students and a student facilitator from a specific community, faculty or program about shared experiences and insider tips. 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.
Register with Homeroom to choose your pod! Note that the NouLa and Otsenhákta pods have separate registration forms (see below)
Connect with other students with disabilities and a student facilitator to share experiences, build community, and exchange practical tips for navigating Concordia and accessing supports. This pod offers a welcoming space to connect with peers, ask questions, and to feel supported.
Connect with fellow engineering and computer science students to share experiences and navigate demanding workloads together. This welcoming space helps you learn collaboratively, prepare for future careers, and exchange practical tips on managing coursework, utilizing labs and resources, balancing study schedules, and getting involved in student associations.
Connect with fellow creatives from the Faculty of Fine Arts. You'll build community, exchange practical tips for navigating studios, managing workloads, and discovering unique resources and artistic opportunities available at Concordia.
Connect with fellow master's and PhD students navigating the unique journey of graduate school. This welcoming space helps build community across disciplines and combat research isolation. Enjoy fun events and learn about the graduate-specific resources at Concordia.
Connect with other students new to Québec to explore Montreal’s unique culture, history, and vibrant community. This welcoming space offers a casual environment to get acquainted with the Québec-French language—including local slang and colloquialisms—while building friendships. Participants in this pod will learn how to navigate the city, gain confidence exploring your all there is to offer in Montreal and Québec, and have priority access to our Québec cultural events series.
Connect with other French-speaking students to share experiences and make friends. Hosted in collaboration with Espace Franco, this welcoming pod offers a casual space to build community, navigate a bilingual campus, and discover French-language resources, activities, and cultural events happening at Concordia and across Montreal.
Connect with fellow Black students in a space dedicated to community-building, celebration, and mutual support. Hosted in collaboration with NouLa Black Student Centre, this empowering pod offers a welcoming environment to share experiences, build friendships, and gain insights into culturally relevant resources, events, and academic supports. Register for the NouLa Pod.
Connect with fellow First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to build community and support one another throughout your academic journey. Hosted in collaboration with the Otsenhákta Student Centre, this welcoming, culturally supportive space is a place to ask questions, find resources, and connect with cultural programming and community events tailored to your needs. Note: You must be registered with the Otsenhákta Student Centre to sign-up for this pod.
Connect with other students passionate about environmental protection, social change and campus engagement while getting acquainted with sustainability at Concordia. This group offers an inclusive space to exchange ideas, grow community and explore opportunities to get involved in sustainability initiatives on campus.
Connect with a supportive community of women pursuing engineering, computer science, and technology. This welcoming, empowering space allows you to share experiences, build networks, and navigate academics together.
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.
