Homeroom
New students: Make friends, navigate your university experience and develop new skills!
How it works
By joining Homeroom, you'll meet regularly with a small group of around 15 fellow new students — your pod — led by an experienced student facilitator. Weekly, one-hour meeting, held in person or on Zoom, include workshops, games and discussions designed to help you navigate Concordia life and build your community.
You’ll have the chance to discuss important topics and learn new skills that you won’t find in the classroom!
Some of the topics we cover include:
- Healthy relationships
- Discovering your communication style
- Learning how to set boundaries
- Understanding personal finance
- How to advocate for yourself, and many more!
Register for Homeroom
Complete the registration form to find your pod! You'll be able to register based on your availability, or sign up for one of our distinct pods.
The many benefits of joining Homeroom
- Meet regularly with students outside of class in fun, social settings
- Get invited to exclusive activities and events, on-campus and around Montreal
- Have a Concordia question? Student facilitators can help guide you during pod meetings and lounge hours
- Get introduced to services and support for students
- Have your experience recognized on your co-curricular record and receive a Homeroom certificate of completion
Plus, more perks based on participation and attendance!
Choose your pod
General pods are open to all new students and give you the chance to make new friends across the university.
In our distinct pods, you can connect with other students and a student facilitator from a specific community, faculty or program about shared experiences and insider tips. Distinct pods run during the fall and winter terms. While new students are given priority for registration, upper-year students may also request to join.
- Fine Arts Pod, for students in the Faculty of Fine Arts
- Psych Pod, for students studying psychology
- NouLa Pod, for Black students, in collaboration with the NouLa Black Student Centre. Register for the NouLa Pod.
- Grad Pod, for graduate students
- Le Franco Pod, for francophone students, in collaboration with the Centre pour étudiant·es francophones
- Women in Gina Cody School Pod, for women who are part of the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Otsenhákta Pod, for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students registered with the Otsenhákta Student Centre. Pre-register for the Otsenhákta Pod.
Register with Homeroom to choose your pod! Note that the NouLa and Otsenhákta pods have separate registration forms.
Testimonials
Joining Homeroom was the best thing I did for myself since I began my studies at Concordia. It really helps me schedule in “me-time” in my calendar, forcing me (in the best way) to show up for myself. It’s always a fun, light environment where we can come to chill out and catch up.
In my experience with Concordia Homeroom, the diversity and inclusivity of the events organized truly stand out. From ice skating to salsa dancing, each event offers a unique opportunity for me to explore my interests, meet new people, and enjoy memorable experiences.
