ISO Publications

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.

ISO Handbook
The ISO Handbook has been divided into individual sections below. You may also Download the complete International Student Handbook

>> User's Guide

    • Concordia Web Page
    • MyConcordia Web Portal
    • Security
    • Information Desk

>> Campus Maps and Location Guide

 

>>The International Students Office

    • ISO Staff
    • ISO Services
    • ISO Letters
    • The ISO Waiting Room

>> Getting Settled in Montreal

    • Housing
    • Home/Tenant Insurance
    • Telephone and Fax
    • Consumer Savvy
    • Money and Banking
    • Transportation in Montreal
    • Post Office
    • Shopping
    • Driving in Quebec

>> Getting Settled at Concordia University

    • Registering for Courses
    • Obtaining Your Student ID Card
    • Getting a University Email Account
    • Reserving a Locker
    • Changing your Address
    • Immigration Documents To Concordia
    • Health Insurance
    • Paying your Tuition Fees
    • Buying Your Books

>> Academic Survival

    • 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
    • GPA = Grade Point Average
    • Summer Sessions
    • Writing Assistance
    • Tutorial Registry & Tutors
    • Office of the Registrar
    • Libraries
    • Personal Counselling Services
    • Student Learning Services

>> Services for International Students

    • Health Services
    • Access Centre for Students with Disabilities
    • Ombuds Office (Complaints Department)
    • Office of the Rights and Responsibilities
    • Student Advocate Program
    • Career Resource Centre
    • Career and Placement Centre
    • Concordia International
    • Concordia Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
    • 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

>> Student Groups / Associations

    • 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)
    • Fine Arts Student Alliance (FASA)
    • Graduate Student Association (GSA)
    • International / Ethnic Association Council (IEAC)
    • Concordia International Students Association (CISA)

>> Immigration Regulations and Procedures

    • Rules and Regulations
    • General Immigration Responsibilities
    • The Renewal Process
    • Working in Canada
    • Income Tax

>> Spouses, Children and Families

    • Can Your Spouse Work in Canada?
    • Can Your Spouse Study in Canada?
    • What About Helath Insurance Coverage?
    • Schooling for Children
    • Child Care Centres
    • Child Tax Benefits

>> Living in Montreal

    • French and English Second Language Courses
    • English Language Courses
    • Leisure and Social Activities
    • Entertainment at Concordia
    • GLBTQ
    • Montreal Newspapers
    • Travelling in Canada and the United States
    • Weather Report
    • Winter
    • Cultural Adaptation
    • Going Home

>> Of Interest

    • Distress Centres
    • EMERGENCY NUMBERS
    • Hospitals/Clinics
    • Useful References
    • Useful Websites
    • External Links

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.


 

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