Graduate Connect Day
January 8 – Molson Building
Your day's schedule
9 – 9:45 a.m.
Check-in – Molson Building lobby
Check-in starts at 9 a.m. Plan to arrive in time to check in before the Welcome session.
10 – 10:30 a.m.
Welcome session – Molson Building ninth floor
We kick off the day by welcoming you to Concordia as the newest members of our community! Hear from the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Senior Director of the Student Success Centre about the journey you’re embarking on, along with what to expect during the day ahead.
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Managing your time in grad school
Discover how to assess the time you have, build a workable schedule, successfully integrate your study time and avoid procrastination.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Meet a friend
Looking to make friends as you start your grad school journey? We’ve got you. Meet a friend or two via icebreakers and games.
12:15 – 1 p.m.
Lunch
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and take this time to connect and mingle with fellow new students.
1 – 1:50 p.m.
Student panel
What is it really like to be a student at Concordia? A panel of current students are here to tell you all about their experience and answer your questions.
Build your afternoon schedule. Choose one session to attend in each timeslot.
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Grad level academic reading: read like a researcher
Grad school reading can feel intense, but it does not have to. In this short session, we will explore how to read smarter using simple steps, learn when to skim with purpose, when to dig deep, and how to connect ideas across complex texts.
Welcome to your Library
Discover research tools and services essential for graduate studies at Concordia in all subject areas, like perks reserved for grad students only and tips for optimizing access to research resources on and off campus.
Student services trivia
Get familiar with Concordia’s student services in this fun trivia game and discover the resources that will help you thrive on campus!
2:50 – 3:30 p.m.
Working in grad school
Want to enrich your academic experience by developing professionally and earning some extra money? Join this orientation session to learn about the benefits of working while studying, how to manage work-life balance and where to search to find jobs on and off campus.
Learning French in Quebec
Explore the diverse government-sponsored, community and academic resources for learning French in Quebec. Gain insights into the competency framework to enhance your language learning journey. Learn fun ways to practice French in everyday life.
Student services trivia
Get familiar with Concordia’s student services in this fun trivia game and discover the resources that will help you thrive on campus!
3:35 – 4:15 p.m.
Working in grad school
Want to enrich your academic experience by developing professionally and earning some extra money? Join this orientation session to learn about the benefits of working while studying, how to manage work-life balance and where to search to find jobs on and off campus.
Welcome to your Library
Discover research tools and services essential for graduate studies at Concordia in all subject areas. Learn about Library services, resources, and perks reserved for grad students only, as well as tips for optimizing access to research resources on and off campus.
Budgeting 101
Learn tips and tricks to create a sustainable budget and stick to it so you can achieve your financial goals more efficiently and avoid financial pitfalls.