Starting your first term

Pay your tuition fees on time to avoid late fees and library or registration holds.

Payment methods and deadlines

Fall tuition is due September 1 and the final payment deadline is September 30. Winter tuition is due January 1 and the final payment deadline is January 31. You can pay your tuition fees by online banking, pre-authorized debit, credit card or using CIBC International Student Pay.

Tuition fees breakdown

You can see the breakdown of your tuition fees in your Student Centre. You're automatically enrolled in Concordia student health insurance, which is included in your fees. Your tuition payment also includes a series of "fee levies," which are student organizations and initiatives at Concordia that have been selected by a referendum process to receive funding through student fees.

Understanding your financial aid

Every government financial aid program has its own procedures for disbursing funds. Your program may require you to pick up or drop off documents, or get your loan documents certified. Find out more in the Finances section of your Student Centre.

Questions?

For questions about how the university bills and collects tuition fees, contact Student Accounts at student.accounts@concordia.ca for support.

To report a problem with the tuition rate applied to you, get in touch with the Quebec Residency team at quebec.residency@concordia.ca.

Orientation, Frosh and Homeroom are great opportunities to get to know new people. You can even join sports teams, fitness classes and social activities for Concordia students.

Orientation

Orientation and Frosh events are an excellent way to meet other new students from your Faculty and across the university. You will discover all of the amazing student groups and learn about ways to get involved. Whatever your interests, there's something for you.

Homeroom

Homeroom, run by the Dean of Students, provides a space to meet and bond with other new Concordians. In weekly meetings led by upper-year students, you’ll discuss a wide array of must-know topics that will help ease the transition to Concordia. Homeroom takes place weekly on Zoom. 

Sports

Concordia has over 200 intramural sports teams to choose from; you can also join an intramural e-Sports team to meet new people. Stay active with online group fitness classes offered by Recreation and Athletics, which are free for Concordia students.

Other opportunities

More opportunities to connect: First-year check-ins, a chance for new students to exchange ideas, challenges and tips about starting university; regular social events organized by the International Students Office and the Otsenhákta Student Centre; and the Welcome Crew student mentors, who can offer advice on adapting to university life. You can also browse the Student life pages to find more ways to get involved.

Feeling overwhelmed, confused or simply in need of some practical advice? Peer and professional staff in advising, academic support and physical and mental health are here for you.

Student mentors

Connect with our student mentors from the Welcome Crew. They are knowledgeable current students who are happy to share their experience and help you find the information you are looking for. You can also request to be paired with a staff Navigator for help identifying and accessing the services and support you need.

Student success

The Student Success Centre can help you cultivate strong time management and study skills as well as support your personal and career development. Health and Wellness focuses on your mental and physical health. To connect instantly with advisors and staff, join the weekly Student Service Station online. 

Academic advising

Academic advisors can lend assistance with course planning and your program and degree requirements. For questions about your coursework, you can always contact your professors and teaching assistants (TAs) by email. Professors also host virtual office hours, which are a chance to discuss your assignments and learn more about their expectations of you in the class.

Having technical difficulties?

If you're having trouble, you can always contact the Instructional and Information Technology Services (IITS) service centre either by phone at 514-848-2424, ext. 7613, or email at help@concordia.ca.

Help with policies and procedures

Birks Student Services Centre is also a fantastic resource for help with university policies and procedures.