Graduate Connect Day
September 3 – Hall Building
September 2026 schedule
9 – 9:45 a.m.
Check-in – Hall 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 – Hall Building
We kick off the day by welcoming you to Concordia as the newest members of our community! Hear from the Dean of Students 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. Plus, a special word from the Dean of Graduate Studies, Geoff Dover.
10:35 – 11:20 a.m.
Student life 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.
11:35 a.m. – 12:30 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 and learn how to get involved in student life to meet people.
Cette session est aussi offerte en français! Nouvellement arrivé(e) aux cycles supérieurs? Venez échanger avec d’autres étudiant(e)s francophones et créer des liens dans un cadre chaleureux et accueillant.
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Lunch
Enjoy a slice of pizza and take this time to connect and mingle with fellow new students.
Build your afternoon schedule. Choose one session to attend in each timeslot.
1:15 – 1:55 p.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.
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. 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.
French 101 for new Montrealers: navigating daily life
Just moved to Montreal? Learn some of the basics you'll need for daily life in French and discover ways to keeping learning at Concordia. Soon you'll be ready to ask for un bagel au sésame et un café, s'il vous plait! For complete beginners.
2 – 2:40 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.
Ethics, values and trust: why they matter in grad school and beyond
Concordia graduates are expected to uphold high ethical standards: but how do ethics help in making decisions during your graduate journey? Explore why developing and maintaining a strong ethical compass is essential in grad school and how it helps shape your professional reputation beyond your degree.
French 101 for new Montrealers: navigating daily life
Just moved to Montreal? Learn some of the basics you'll need for daily life in French and discover ways to keeping learning at Concordia. Soon you'll be ready to ask for un bagel au sésame et un café, s'il vous plait! For complete beginners.
2:45 – 3:25 p.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.
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.
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.
Ethics, values and trust: why they matter in grad school and beyond
Concordia graduates are expected to uphold high ethical standards, but how do ethics help in making decisions during your graduate journey? Explore why developing and maintaining a strong ethical compass is essential in grad school and how it helps shape your professional reputation beyond your degree.
Optional. Duration: approximately two hours
3 p.m.
Walking tour of downtown
Discover some of Montreal's hidden gems with staff from the International Students Office, who will show you places where you can get affordable food, clothing and groceries, to help you settle in.