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International Student Handbook
The International Student Handbook contains a wealth of information to help you with various academic and non-academic aspects of studying at Concordia University. It offers a
comprehensive overview of available resources as well as useful tips which should help as
you settle into life in Montreal. We encourage you to read it through, and keep
it handy for future reference. A hard copy of the International Student Handbook is distrubuted to new students in the Information Package handed out at the mandatory Immigration Information Session.
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- Registering for Courses
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- Getting a University Email Account
- Reserving a Locker
- Changing your Address
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- Immigration Documents To Concordia
- Health Insurance
- Paying your Tuition Fees
- Buying Your Books
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- New Student Programme
- Student Success Program Centre
- Classroom Tips for International Students
- Study skills
- Improving Your English
- Study Skills Workshop
- Worried about Failing
- Plagiarism and Cheating
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- GPA = Grade Point Average
- Summer Sessions
- Writing Assistance
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- Career Resource Centre
- Career and Placement Centre
- Concordia International
- Concordia Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
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- Instructional and Information Technology Services
- Recreation and Athletics Facilities
- Travel agency / International Card
- Financial Aid and Awards
- The Concordia Shuffle
- Alumni Relations and Concordia Mentor Program
- Toastmaster International
- Q2 Ally Network
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- Arts and Science Federation of Associations (ASFA)
- Commerce and Administration Student Association(CASA)
- Commerce Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
- Concordia Student Union (CSU)
- Engineering and Computer Science (ECA)
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- Fine Arts Student Alliance (FASA)
- Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- International / Ethnic Association Council (IEAC)
- Concordia International Students Association (CISA)
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- Rules and Regulations
- General Immigration Responsibilities
- The Renewal Process
- Working in Canada
- Income Tax
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- Can Your Spouse Work in Canada?
- Can Your Spouse Study in Canada?
- What About Helath Insurance Coverage?
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- Schooling for Children
- Child Care Centres
- Child Tax Benefits
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- French and English Second Language Courses
- English Language Courses
- Leisure and Social Activities
- Entertainment at Concordia
- GLBTQ
- Montreal Newspapers
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- Travelling in Canada and the United States
- Weather Report
- Winter
- Cultural Adaptation
- Going Home
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- Distress Centres
- EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- Hospitals/Clinics
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- Useful References
- Useful Websites
- External Links
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Please note that the official University academic rules and regulations are published in the
Concordia University Calendars. You will need to refer to them, especially with reference to
evaluation, the grading system, the Grade Point Average (GPA), and examinations.
Published by Enrolment Services under the auspices of the
Vice-President, Services the Undergraduate Calendar is available here.
Published by the School of Graduate Studies the Graduate Calendar is available here.