Lauren Farley
Director, Residence Life
Grey Nuns, E-102
Guide to moving in
Welcome to your new home on campus
Bienvenue from the director
We are so pleased you made the choice to live on campus. We are excited to welcome you to your new home and share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with you.
Attending university for the first time, moving out on your own and arriving in a new city or a new country is a big step. The Residence Life team is here to help you make the transition to your new home in residence smooth and enjoyable.
We are also committed to helping you grow, learn and make lasting memories — not to mention lifelong friendships.
Residence has so much to offer. Over the years, we’ve found that participation, engagement and communication are paramount to maximum enjoyment of the experience.
Our community is founded on the key principles of cooperation and mutual respect, so together we can create a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for our whole community.
Welcome to your new home!
Move-in day is August 23, 2025, but don't wait!
There are things you can do now to make your day a breeze.
Photo by Emily Gan
Ahead of time
Check these items off your to-do list
- Sign your lease
- Review your home insurance plan to ensure you are covered and/or purchase renters insurance valid in Quebec
- Transfer prescriptions
- Make sure you have copies of all your medical & vaccine records
- Review your health insurance coverage before arriving in Montreal and act on opt-out policies if applicable
- Review the Code of Community Living Standards and Discipline
- Update your email address and cell phone number in eRez. Keep an eye on your email inbox. The Residence Life team will be communicating with you by email, including sharing Welcome Week activities!
- Get a student ID card, which will be your meal swipe pass at the dining hall
Start packing
Use the checklist to decide what to pack! Please pay special attention to what NOT to bring: consult the list of prohibited items. Keep in mind: unfortunately, you may not mail yourself items before you move in.
Join a move-in prep info session in July
Attend a Zoom meeting for essential tips and get answers to all your questions.
Photo by Emily Gan
Move-in day
Find parking
Loyola Campus: You may park in front each residence building:
- Hingston Hall, wing A (HA Building) Use the driveway at 4455 West Broadway St.
- Hingston Hall, wing B (HB Building)
- Jesuit Residence (JR Building)
Sir George Williams Campus: You may unload your vehicle at the Grey Nuns Residence. Use the entrance at 1200 Guy St. You will then need to park on the street or in a parking lot nearby.
Check in
Come see us when you arrive. We can’t wait to meet you!
Loyola: Stop by the HA Building.
Sir George Williams Campus: Stop by room E-104 in the Grey Nuns Residence.
Take good care of the access card you receive at check-in, since you will need to swipe it each time you enter a residence building.
A note about guests: Anyone who doesn’t live in residence is considered a guest. You may not host a guest during move-in weekend. Anyone helping you move your belongings into your room is kindly asked to go once you're settled in!
Familiarize yourself with services & resources
Take advantage of all the information and services available to you. Much more information is available on the current residents pages, including paying your rent.
Promoting your health and wellness
All Residence Assistants and Residence Life staff can provide guidance. If you are struggling personally, or need some extra academic support, we can help you! During office hours there is always a Residence Life staff member available. In off-hours, there is always an RA on duty.
Safety
The team at Campus Safety and Prevention Services is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents 24/7. They perform regular building surveillance by monitoring the entrance points and completing rounds. Call 514-848-3717 in an emergency. They also offer safety checks and a Walk-Safe program.
TIP: While our campuses are safe, they are located in a busy metropolitan city. Consider acquiring insurance protection for your personal property.
Play an active role in ensuring safety in residence. For instance, holding the door open for someone — although usually the polite thing to do — might actually result in letting in an intruder. You should report any suspicious activity immediately to Campus Safety and Prevention Services or a Residence Life staff member.
Emergency comunications: Rave Guardian app
Keep abreast of situation as they happen by downloading the Rave Guardian app: you will receive notifications as they become available.
Enjoy yourself!
Events and activities
Welcome Week is filled with activities run by your RAs to introduce to fellow residents and the city! It’s a great way to kick off the year, so sign up for as many activities as you can! A full schedule of all the events and registrations will be available to you at move-in!
Social and educational events throughout the term are designed to make it easy to learn about services on campus, spend time with your fellow floormates and enjoy Montreal.
Examples of past activities:
- Midnight breakfast
- Tobogganing on Mont-Royal
- An art crawl through the city
- Video game tournaments
- Coffee houses, clothing swaps, jam nights and so much more!
The events and leadership committee is your chance to get involved in deciding on and planning activities for residents. Got an idea? The Residence Life team is always enthusiastic about input from you! Speak with your RAs and/or managers to propose something you would like to see happen. This can be a club, event, special occasion, community project, etc. We look forward to hearing from you. Past examples include:
- Cinema club
- Yoga classes
- Oscars party
- Community cooking
- Crafts nights
- Mural painting and more!
You can also check out Life in Montreal.
Eating on campus
Dining halls open for the winter term on January 6 for dinner. They close for the summer on May 5 after lunch.
Dining hall access: Benefit from unlimited access to the dining hall from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Your student ID card is your meal swipe pass. Your meal plan is “all you care to eat” — your appetite has met its match!
Dietary accommodations: Look for these symbols on the menu to find suitable options for you.
Flex dollars: Spend your $100 flex dollars at any of these on-campus food service locations.
Questions? Contact mealplans@concordia.ca
