Undergraduate Connect Day

8:30 – 9:25 a.m.

Check-in (MB Building lobby) 
Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Plan to arrive in time to check in before the Welcome session.

9:30 – 9:50 a.m.

Welcome session (MB 1.210)  

We’ll kick off the day by welcoming you to Concordia as the newest members of our community! Hear from staff at the Student Success Centre about the journey you’re embarking on, along with what to expect during the day ahead. 

9:50 – 10:20 a.m.

Getting great grades (MB 1.210)

Are you ready to learn at the university level? From time management and note-taking to reading and problem-solving, get set up for success!

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Student life panel (MB 1.210)

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! 

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Coffee & tea break

Gradually make your way up to MB-9 for social activities!

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Meet a friend (MB 9th floor)

Looking to make friends as you start your university journey? We’ve got you. Meet a friend or two via icebreakers and games.

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch & Lounge (MB 9th floor)

Eat lunch and engage in social activities while learning about awesome services and programs dedicated to helping you connect to your campus community.

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break (MB 9th floor)

Get ready for the rest of your afternoon – an academic session to help you feel prepared for your first term and a scavenger hunt through the campus!

2:30 – 3:10 p.m.

Pick your session:  

Eating well with little time and money (MB 9th floor)

Two of the most common barriers to healthy eating identified by students are lack of time and lack of money. In this workshop, you will learn what a healthy diet looks like and discover strategies to eat healthfully when you have little time to prepare food or a limited budget for grocery shopping.

OR

Welcome to your Library (MB 9th floor)

Learn about the services and resources the Library can offer to help you through your academic journey, from course reserves to the online Discovery Tool.

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (MB 9th floor)

Team up with fellow new students to solve a series of puzzles across campus using your phone - ranging from augmented reality challenges to Morse code riddles. The winning team gets a prize!