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Graduate Students’ Association

The Graduate Students’ Association has its own building (the Grad House) and is located at 2030 Mackay Street (Telephone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 7900). All students registered for a program of graduate study at the University are GSA members. The GSA is run by graduate students who have volunteered their time to make life more interesting and enjoyable for graduate students at the University. The meetings and activities of the GSA are intended to provide opportunities for students to meet and to communicate about matters of common concern. Special events and parties are held throughout the year. The GSA provides advocacy services, lounge and study space, computers and a photocopier. The GSA is a democratic membership-based organization that advances the interests of graduate students. GSA representatives sit on the decision-making bodies of the University, such as the Board of Governors, the Senate, the Faculty Councils and the Council of the School of Graduate Studies. Included on the GSA Council are representatives from each Faculty and the John Molson School of Business. Elections are held annually. The Association welcomes the interest and participation of all graduate students.

Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office offers information, advice and assistance in dealing with university related problems and handles complaints not settled through normal channels. The staff of the Ombuds Office are available to any member of the university community and are independent of the usual administrative structures. Requests are dealt with on a confidential basis. Sir George Williams Campus – 1550 de Maisonneuve West, GM 1120, (telephone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 4964; e-mail: ombuds@alcor.concordia.ca). The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening appointments as well as appointments on the Loyola campus can be made on request. Please see the section Terms of Reference of the Ombuds Office for detailed information.

Code of Rights and Responsibilities

If you are being subjected to behaviour that is discriminatory, harassing, threatening or violent, consult the Advisor on Rights and Responsibilities without delay. The service is confidential, and you do NOT have to file a complaint in order to get advice and help. The advisor will help you evaluate your options for resolving the matter: you make the choice that is best for you.

1550 de Maisonneuve, Room 1120; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 4857; advisor@alcor.concordia.ca; www.concordia.ca/rights

The Applied Psychology Centre

The Department of Psychology offers psychological therapy and assessment for individual adults, children, and families. Services are provided by advanced graduate students in clinical psychology under the supervision of licensed psychologists. There is a fee for this service. The clinic operates from August 15 to April 30 only. (Telephone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 7550). The hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., and one evening until 7 p.m. Service may also be available throughout the year by licensed psychologists who are recent graduates of our program. Inquire about their fee structure.

Housing Service

Off-campus housing information may be obtained from: Concordia University Students’ Association, H-260, Sir George Williams Campus; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 7476.

International Student Exchange Programs

Taking part in an International Student Exchange Programs can be a very rewarding experience, as well as, a life changing one. This type of academic program allows the student to incorporate an overseas study period into his/her Concordia degree program without having to extend the degree or to pay international tuition fees.

Concordia International, in collaboration with the Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, coordinates Academic Exchange Programs for all full-time Concordia students. In order to be eligible for the exchange program, graduate students must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a minimum of 9 graduate credits;
• Be enrolled full-time and remain enrolled full-time (8 credits per semester);
• Be in good academic standing;
• Have the written permission of the Graduate Program Director;
• Be fluent in the teaching language of the host institution.

Funding ISEP

The Ministère de l’Éducation des Loisirs et des Sports (MELS) offers a scholarship to qualifying Quebec residents who are enrolled in a degree seeking program at a Quebec University and are contemplating studying outside of Quebec. Depending on the location of the host institution, the MELS Bursary may cover all or a portion of your monthly expenses.

The eligibility requirements, application process and the payment process for the MELS Bursary are available on the Concordia International and the Concordia Financial Aid and Awards Office websites.

For more information about the International Student Exchange Programs or the funding possibilities, graduate students are encouraged to contact:

Concordia International

2080 Mackay Street (Annex X) Montreal, Quebec H3G 2J1 tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 4986 fax: (514) 848-2888 e-mail: studyaway@concordia.ca; website: international.concordia.ca

Student Life and Student Services

Student Services’ Mission

The mission of Concordia University’s Student Services is to provide a network of expertise, resources and programs to facilitate and enhance students’ academic success in their personal development. We advocate for students, support diversity and encourage a strong sense of community. We are committed to adapting our practices to meet current and evolving needs of the University in partnership with students, faculty and staff.

Approved by Concordia Council on Student Life - November 2001

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students Office is the principle resource at the University for the interpretation and regulation of policies and procedures as these apply to the non-academic aspects of student life as well as being the principle liaison between the University and its student associations. Student associations and groups, of whatever nature, are one of the primary means by which students can relate meaningfully to the institution. By providing liaison with and support to student groups and their governing bodies, the Dean of Students encourages students in the conduct of their own collective affairs, and facilitates the growth of student associations and the active involvement in them by students.

Website: deanofstudents.concordia.ca

SGW Campus: Hall Building, H-637; (514) 848-2424 ext. 3517
Loyola Campus: Administration Bldg., AD-121; (514) 848-2424 ext. 4239

Social and Cultural Activities

A wide variety of social and cultural events are presented regularly by various student organizations and departments. The Concordia orchestra and choir are open to students, and they perform several concerts annually. There is a student cafeteria and lounge facility on each campus.

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is a service department that nurtures faith, spirituality and social responsibility. It is respectful of all faiths and spiritual paths and offers workshops, discussion groups, meditations, religious services, retreats, volunteer and outreach opportunities and community activities. Students can meet with chaplains of various religious traditions for personal conversations, particularly concerning issues of faith, spirituality, values, ethics or in times of crisis and transition. The department also has several programs to support students, most notably the Student Emergency Food Fund and Mother Hubbard’s Thursday night vegan meals for the students.

Multi-faith Chaplaincy also seeks to foster understanding between different faiths and spiritual paths and hosts events through the year to engage the Concordia community in inter-faith encounters, such as multi-faith fairs, interfaith encounters or the annual Graduation Celebration of Many Faiths. They also have a lounge in their downtown offices which is a welcoming place to study, meet others and have stimulating conversations.

Contact the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy:

Loyola Address: AD-130, 7141 Sherbrooke W.; Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3588; Fax: (514) 848-3592
SGW Address: Annex Z, Rooms 02-106, 2090 Mackay; Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3593; Fax: (514) 848-4587
E-mail: Bernard.Glover@concordia.ca; website: deanofstudents.concordia.ca/chaplaincy/

Peer Support Program

The Peer Support Program is a student-staffed listening referral and information centre run by Concordia students for Concordia students. The service is free and confidential. Peers receive intensive and ongoing training in active listening, social issues and university resources. They help students clarify problems and can make appropriate referrals. Peers also facilitate a number of outreach programs and discussion groups.

Sir George William Campus: Annex Z, room 03; Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3859; deanofstudents.concordia.ca/peersupport

Child Care

Child care services are offered for children of students, faculty and staff. On the Sir George Williams Campus, parents may enroll children 18 months to 5 years of age in the Centre de la Petite Enfance Concordia. Centre de la Petite Enfance les P’tits Profs is located on the Loyola Campus. Parents may enroll children three months to five years. For more information about this child care service please contact the centres directly.

Financial assistance for Child Care expenses is available for eligible students through the Quebec Financial Aid - Loans and Bursaries program and through the Ministère de l’Emploi, de la Solidarité Social et de la Famille (MESSF).

Centre de Petite Enfance Concordia, S.G.W. Campus, DC 1^st, 2305 St. Marc; Tel: (514) 848-8789
C.P.E. Les P’tits Profs, Loyola Campus, BB 101, 3500 Belmore; Tel: (514) 848-7788
deanofstudents.concordia.ca/childcare/index.shtml

Advocacy and Support Services

Advocacy and Support Services offers a wide range of services to assist you in making the most of your opportunities at Concordia. Experienced staff from the Centre for Native Education, International Students Office, Legal Information Services, Access Centre for Students with Disabilities and the Student Advocate Program is available to help you achieve academic success.

Loyola Campus: Administration Building, Room: AD 131; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 3536
Sir George Williams Campus: Hall Building, Room: H-645; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 3509
supportservices.concordia.ca

International Students Office

The International Students Office is responsible for providing special programs and services for international students. For details on immigration and documentation requirements, health insurance, and other important information, see section on International Students.

Sir George Williams Campus: Hall Building, Room H 653; Tel. (514) 848-2424- ext. 3515; supportservices.concordia.ca/iso

Access Centre for Students with Disabilities

Students with visual or hearing impairments, mobility limitations, or learning disabilities may require special services while studying at Concordia. Services include orientation sessions, individual academic support and advising, alternative media transcription, volunteer reader services, and classroom relocation for mobility-impaired students. Tape recorders, FM personal systems, and personal computers with voice and Braille output are available for on-campus use. All students with disabilities are advised to contact the coordinator as early as possible for assistance in meeting their special needs. In particular, students using interpreter services, attendant care, or requiring identification letters to be sent to their Professors from the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) must contact the office prior to the beginning of classes.

Special Accommodations for Examinations

Students requiring special accommodations for examinations must contact the ACSD at the beginning of each semester. All arrangements are contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation. It is the responsibility of the student to submit recent documentation, request exam accommodations, and verify specific exam arrangements with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities. All accommodations must be exam specific as well as disability specific.

Policy on Accessibility for Students with Disabilities

Responsibilities of the University

1. The University acknowledges that qualified students with disabilities have a right, subject to the University’s capacity to respond to the request and the University’s financial and other resource constraints, to:
   1. full access to all educational programs of the University;
   2. full access to the educational process and learning environment
      (including, but not limited to, classes, laboratories, and libraries);
   3. full access to the University campuses; and
   4. full access to University facilities and services.
2. The University is committed to fostering, creating, and maintaining both an attitudinal as well as a barrier-free environment for qualified students with disabilities, including:
   1. providing support services, subject to its capacity to respond to the request and its financial and resource constraints;
   2. promoting a respectful attitude for students with disabilities; and
   3. promoting awareness of the needs and abilities of students with disabilities; and
   4. informing the University community about the services available to qualified students with disabilities and seeking to ensure that such services are delivered in ways that promote equity.
3. The University acknowledges that qualified students with disabilities have a right to assistance and to reasonable accommodation(s) that is individualized with respect to scope and pace, consistent with the student’s needs and the University’s legitimate academic standards, and subject to the University’s capacity to respond to the request and the University’s financial and other resource constraints.
4. Where warranted and without compromising its academic standards and subject to the criteria outlined in article 3, the University shall modify, as appropriate, one or more of the following for a qualified student with a disability:
   1. workload;
   2. examination procedures;
   3. other course requirements; and
   4. scholarship and other financial assistance requirements.
5. In order to assist in fulfilling the University’s commitment, all newly admitted students shall receive on their letter of acceptance a statement indicating that if they have a learning disability or any other disability for which they may require reasonable accommodation or other assistance, they should contact the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities to ascertain the degree to which their needs can be met.
6. The University shall take all reasonable steps to consult students with disabilities as fully as possible about decisions relating to matters affecting them.

Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities

7. Students with disabilities requesting assistance or reasonable accommodation(s) from the University shall:
   1. initiate contact with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities and make the nature of their disability and/or their needs known. The initial contact may take place at or prior to admission or at any time during the student’s course of study; and
   2. provide appropriate documentation in order to be considered for assistance or reasonable accommodation(s). Access Centre for Students with Disabilities may request additional documentation from students if the determination of a disability is inconclusive, if the documentation does not support the assistance or reasonable accommodation(s) requested, or if the documentation is not current. The request for assistance or reasonable accommodation(s) and supporting documentation must be provided in a timely manner so that needs can be assessed and assistance or reasonable accommodation(s) planned and put in place, if appropriate; and
   3. be expected to undertake a reasonable measure of self-advocacy.
8. While the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities is the administrative unit responsible for the implementation of this policy, this responsibility is shared by all members of the University community, including all faculty members, administrative and support staff, and management personnel.
9. A Review Committee shall be established by the President every five years to review the scope and application of this policy. The review shall include, but not be limited to, consultations within the University community, including the users of the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities

Loyola Campus: Administration Building, Room: AD 131; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 3536/Voice & TDD
Sir George Williams Campus: Hall Building, Room: H 580; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 3525/Voice & TDD
supportservices.concordia.ca/disabilities

Centre for Native Education

The Centre for Native Education offers support services and resources to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at Concordia. The Centre is a welcoming space where Native students can meet to plan social activities or just relax between classes. Staff is available to address individual needs and provide support and encouragement for all Native students at Concordia to continue with their program and achieve their highest potential. The Centre also seeks to increase awareness of Native issues and increase the knowledge of Native cultures among the Concordia community. The Centre has a documentation centre that all Concordia students, faculty, and staff can consult. Native students may access the Centre’s programs and services, including study rooms and computers, tutoring, and photocopy services.

S.G.W. Campus, Hall Building, Room H 641; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 7327; supportservices.concordia.ca/nativecentre

Student Advocate Program

Trained and experienced Student Advocates support students who need representation before a Hearing Panel regarding charges related to the Academic Code of Conduct, or the Code of Rights and Responsibilities. We also assist students with Graduate Appeals or other administrative processes. The Student Advocate Program is the only free and confidential advocacy service available to graduate students in need of assistance.

Loyola Campus : Administration Building, Room AD-131; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 3992; supportservices.concordia.ca/studentadvocateprogram

Legal Information Services

Advocacy and Support Services offers free and confidential legal information to Concordia students through its Legal Information Services. This service exists to help students understand their legal rights and obligations and can provide them with information relating to an array of legal issues. The service can only provide legal information on cases external to Concordia University. A Commissioner of Oaths is also available. Advocacy and Support Services believes that students who deal with legal matters in an informed and timely manner will be better able to concentrate on academic goals and objectives.

Loyola Campus: Administration Building, Room AD-131; Tel. (514) 848-2424 ext. 4960; supportservices.concordia.ca/legalinformationservices

Counselling and Development

Websites:
cdev.concordia.ca
learning.concordia.ca
newstudent.concordia.ca
studentsuccess.concordia.ca/index.shtml
caps.concordia.ca

Sir George Williams Campus: Hall Building, H-440; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3545
Career and Placement Services (CAPS): 2070 Mackay, Room EM-109; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 7345
Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. **Summer hours vary
Loyola Campus: Administration Building, AD-103; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3555

The mission of Counselling and Development is to empower students to achieve their personal, academic, and career potential by providing diverse programs, resources and expertise in a supportive student-centered environment to facilitate student success. Counselling and Development offers services to graduate students on an individual basis as well as in groups. Students will benefit from services provided by, Counselling and Psychological Services, Student Learning Services, Career and Placement Services, Services for New Students and the Student Success Program Centre. All services are provided by professional staff and are available on both campuses.

Student Success Program Centre

The Student Success Program Centre (H-481 and AD-101) provides information about university resources and access to a wide range of programs designed to ensure success at Concordia. The Student Success Program Centre is staffed by the Student Success Mentors-Tutors, experienced Concordia students, including Mentors studying at the graduate level.

Student Success Resource Centre

Located on the Loyola Campus (AD-103) the Student Success Resource Centre provides a relaxed and comfortable setting where students can access both online and print resources that support all the services available at Counselling and Development, including materials and information related to learning and study skills, life management skills, and career planning and job search. Also available are Graduate School guides and practice guides for tests such as the GRE, GMAT, LMAT and MCAT.

Services for New Students

Ease your transition to graduate studies

• Prepare for your graduate studies; learn about university resources
• Attend orientation programs such as Discover Concordia for Graduate Students and Start Right
• Take the Student Success Check-up (CSI)
• Read The Bridge, the New Student Program magazine
• Establish a support network on campus
• Visit the Student Success Program Centre H-481 or AD-101
• Connect with a Graduate Student Success Mentor - Tutor
• Learn about clubs, associations, and volunteer opportunities
• Develop skills for personal and academic success
• Attend the PLUS Leadership Workshop Series
• Attend the Graduate Experience Seminars

Counselling and Psychological Services

Focus on your personal goals and improve mental health

• Work with a counsellor/psychologist
  • Deal with personal concerns (depression, anxiety, family, relationships, loss, sexuality, body image, etc.)
  • Increase self-esteem and self-awareness
• Develop necessary life skills through individual counselling appointments and group workshops
  • Building Your Self-Confidence
  • Strategies for Overcoming Perfectionism
  • Overcoming Presentation Anxiety
  • Developing Positive Attitudes
  • Understanding Panic and Anxiety
• Access the Test Lab (H440):
  • Learn more about yourself through psychological testing
  • Use vocational testing to clarify career and educational goals
• Take advantage of other counselling services
  • Immediate response to students who are in crisis
  • Information fairs and outreach activities on mental health and student success
  • Learning disability and ADD/ADHD screening
  • Educational counselling and drop-in appointments for brief educational questions

Confidentiality assured

Student Learning Services

Develop your learning potential

• Enhance your study skills and learning strategies to meet graduate school demands
• Strategies for thesis-writing, including overcoming writer’s block
• Strategies for managing research reading
• Oral presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills in math and science
• Time management strategies for independent studies
• Take advantage of a wide variety of learning services
• Meet with a Learning Specialist for individualized help
• Sign up for one or more workshops
• Attend math tutoring groups (for basic math courses)
• Practice speaking English in Conversation Groups or Talk Times
• Check out our on-line resources

Career and Placement Services
It’s never too early to start thinking about how you can put your degree to work

• Are you thinking about studying abroad?
• Want to connect with employers?
• Thinking about a dream job and want to know more about market trends?
• Looking for personalized career planning with career professionals?
• Need help in developing your internet job-hunting skills?
• Do you want a professional opinion about your résumé and cover letter?
• Want help with job interview techniques?

We organize campus recruiting, career fairs, career panel discussions and workshops. We can help you plan your future. Visit us in person or on our website.

Financial Aid and Awards

The Financial Aid and Awards Office assists students and perspective students in seeking and securing financial assistance to enable them to pursue their scholastic objectives. Student financial aid is available in various forms, such as but not limited to, government student loans and/or bursaries; privately funded scholarships and bursary programs; and on-campus work opportunities through the University Work Study Program.

The staff in the Financial Aid and Awards Office is available to explain eligibility requirements and application procedures. Students are encouraged to plan their personal budgets well in advance as the processing of government student financial aid applications requires two to three months. Students should understand that government financial aid or privately funded programs are not intended as full support programs, where the assistance granted will meet all of the applicants needs, but rather as a complement to resources the student and his or her family, where applicable, may already have. Financial assistance is a necessity for approximately 45% of full-time students at Concordia. If you need assistance or want more information, visit the Financial Aid Office located in Room LB 085 of the J.W. McConnell Library Building on the Sir George Williams Campus.

Gouvernement du Québec Student Loans and Bursaries

It is highly recommended that students apply for Québec Loan and Bursaries online, a minimum of 4-6 weeks in advance of the semester at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.asp. Each student is responsible for completing his or her application form and forwarding it directly to Aide financière aux études. It is important to note that the Loans and Bursaries Program is based on the principle that the student and in some cases, his or her parents, sponsor or spouse, must contribute toward the cost of the student’s education according to their respective means. Financial assistance is initially granted in the form of a loan which a student must pay back at the end of his or her studies. If a student is entitled to more than the maximum loan, he or she may receive additional assistance in the form of a bursary, which does not have to be paid back.

Eligibility

Students are eligible to be considered for government assistance if they meet the following conditions: 1) Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident; 2) domiciled and residing in Québec for one year (the last 12 consecutive months before pursuing full-time studies (excluding residents of other provinces who move to Québec to pursue their full-time studies); 3) must be enrolled full-time. For graduate students (master’s and PhD), status is defined by the Admissions Office of the School of Graduate Studies. Graduate students in a Certificate or Diploma program must be registered for a minimum of eight credits per term.

In addition, the student must not have received assistance for a period exceeding:

1. 39 months of university studies towards a single bachelor’s degree;
2. 47 months of university studies towards a single bachelor’s degree which required more than 90 credits (not applicable to Mature students);
3. 31 months of university studies towards a master’s level degree;
4. 35 months of university studies towards a master’s level degree with thesis;
5. 47 months of university studies towards a doctorate degree.

The periods described above (a,b,c, and d) are not cumulative, but are independent of each other. A student may not receive assistance for more than 88 months of full-time study.

Aide financière aux études set the following maximum cumulative debt load starting 2006-2007 academic year. Please be advised that the maximum cumulative debt load is unrelated to your eligibility periods, in other words, you might not be eligible for any assistance if you have accumulated a maximum debt load even if you have not used up all your eligibility periods.

Level of student Undergraduate level Master’s level Master’s level with thesis

Maximum limit of loans $30,000 $42,000 $48,000

Financial Assistance for Part-Time Students. Consult the Aide financière aux etudes website at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.asp for funding available to part-time students.

Physically Disabled Students. Students in any faculty, who are Canadian Citizens for Permanent Residents and who have been domiciled in Québec for one year prior to their full-time studies, may apply for a bursary if they suffer from a recognized major functional physical disability. Applications are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office as well as the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Explore (Second-Language Summer Program). Bursaries will be granted to students across Canada to enable them to enrol in a five-week immersion course in French or English at accredited institutions. The aim of this program is to provide post-secondary students with the opportunity to learn one of Canada’s official languages as their second official language and to improve their knowledge of the culture represented by that language. Candidates whose mother tongue is neither French nor English may not receive bursaries to study English or French as their first official language. These bursaries will defray the cost of tuition, instructional materials, and room and board, but will not cover transportation costs or pocket money. Inquiries regarding the awarding of bursaries (e.g. eligibility, etc.) should be made to the students’ provincial coordinator or territorial official, the names and addresses of which are available at the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Eligibility

Students are eligible if they meet the following conditions:

1. are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents at the time of application. Students studying in Canada on visas are not eligible
2. have general post-secondary standing or can prove that they will have obtained such a status by the time they become involved in the program;
3. were enrolled as full-time students during the previous academic year.

Official Language Monitor Program. Monitors are students who help students with the spoken language by conveying to them the real-life aspect of the language. They carry out their duties under the supervision of second-language teachers. Full-time monitors work for 10 months (September to June) for an average of 25 hours per week ad may earn up to $11,000. Part-time monitors are employed for eight months for an average of eight hours per week (September for April). The program also provides reimbursement for certain expenses. For further information contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Federal and Provincial Loans and Bursaries

Students applying for Federal and Provincial loans (other than Québec) must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents with one year’s residency, without pursuing full-time studies, and domiciled in the province to which they apply. When students apply for financial assistance from the government (Federal or Provincial), and certification of student status is required on the application form, this certificate is obtained from the Financial Aid and Awards Office. In all provinces except Québec, the provincial authority listed below administers the Canada Students Loan Plan (Federal) as well as their own programs. A list of appropriate Provincial Authorities is available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Work-Study Program. Work-Study is a financial aid program funded by Concordia University, the Department of Aide financière aux études of the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, and La Direction des affaires étudiantes et de la coopération internationale du Ministère de l’Education, du Loisir et du Sport. It is designed to assist full-time Concordia University students (with the exception of the Summer Term), who are in financial need, to pursue their academic goals by providing part-time employment on campus. (Maximum of 200 hours per term.)

Eligibility

A student is eligible to participate in the Work Study Program if he/she meets the following criteria:

1. must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or an International student;
2. must be registered as a full-time student for the academic period in which the work is performed;
3. must demonstrate financial need as evidenced by a needs test done by the Financial Aid ad Awards Office.

Further information on this program can be obtained at the Financial Aid and Awards Office and by reading the Work Study Information Booklet at: financialaid.concordia.ca/workstudy

Tuition Deferrals. Students who have received a confirmation of financial assistance from a government funding source and who are unable to pay their tuition fees by the required payment deadlines, may apply to defer payment until such time as they receive their funds. Requests for tuition deferrals must be made through the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Tuition deferrals will not cover any outstanding tuition fees from previous years nor the interest on the outstanding balance. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Short-Term Advances. Funds are available at the Financial Aid and Awards Office for students experiencing financial difficulties. Such advances are issued to undergraduate and graduate, full time and part time students at Concordia University. Students must see a Financial Aid Officer for further information on eligibility requirements and conditions.

Emergency Loans and Bookstore Line-of-Credit are also available. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Fellowships/Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards for International Students

A limited number of Fellowships/Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards offered through Concordia University are open to international students. Scholarships offered by the major Federal and Provincial granting agencies are not open to international students except for the “bourse d’excellence pour étudiants étrangers (MELS)” program. Details on this scholarship may be found at the following website: www.fqrnt.gouv.qc.ca/nateq/bourses/index.htm

Health Services

Health Services is an on-campus clinic and health promotion centre. The staff-- which includes nurses, general practitioners, consulting psychiatrists, psychotherapists, support staff, and health educators--work collaboratively to provide students with high-quality personalized health care and health education.

All services are strictly confidential. Information can only be released with the student’s written authorization, unless required by law. This policy applies regardless of whether the information is requested by family members, community physicians, therapists or University officials.

Services. Health Services offers a wide variety of services including:

Clinical Services

• Medical evaluation, treatment and consultation
• General medical care for injuries and illnesses
• Gynecology, birth control, emergency contraceptive pill, pregnancy tests, and pregnancy continuation or abortion referrals
• Sexually Transmitted Infection assessments, cultures and treatment
• HIV nominal and non-nominal testing which includes pre-and-post test counselling
• Consultation and referrals for substance abuse
• Asthma teaching clinic

Health promotion and wellness

• Preventive medical care, including immunizations and annual physicals
• Nutrition, healthy weight, stress management, smoking cessation and other health behaviour change counseling
• education on drug, alcohol, safer sex and other health issues

Mental Health

• Psychiatry, on consultation
• Short-term psychotherapy For those services that are not offered--such as dental care and eye care--Health Services can provide names of resources that are located in the vicinity.

How to use Health Services. Using Health Services is easy. Students may call ahead to make an appointment for predictable issues or concerns such as a physical examination, prescription renewal or health education. For more urgent health-care needs, students may come into one of the walk-in clinics where patients are seen on a first come, first served basis.

Health Insurance. Most of the services offered at Health Services are free of charge, provided that students are currently registered and have valid health insurance. For visits with a nurse or health educator, students will be asked to show their Concordia ID card. For physician visits, proof of Quebec medicare coverage, coverage from another province, or International Student Insurance is required. If a client of Health Services does not have valid health insurance, he or she will be required to pay for a physician visit. Both locations of Health Services can provide students with information on how to obtain a valid health card or how to maintain coverage while studying outside their province of origin.

Out of Province Students. To retain health coverage while studying at Concordia, out of province students must notify their provincial health authority of their status as a student in Quebec. This must be done at the beginning of each academic year. Information on how to do this can be obtained through Health Services or on the Health Services website. Unlike clinics in the community, international and out-of-province students are not charged additional fees for their medical care at Health Services. Therefore students are encouraged to use Health Services for their health care needs.

Health Promotion. Health Services offers programs and activities in health education, health promotion and informed health care consumerism. Health Services maintains a lending library stocked with hundreds of books, tapes, videos and DVDs. The Health Educators, along with other Health Services staff, bring health promotion information to students through individual counseling, the monthly newsletter Health Notes, the regular health booth on the downtown campus, brown bag lunch-time lectures, classroom presentations, and presentations to student groups. Discount prices are offered on a wide variety of items including condoms, dental dams, Latex gloves, finger splints, first aid kits, band-aids, ace bandages, slings and oral thermometers.

Loyola Health Services. Loyola Health Services ensures access to health care and health information on the Loyola campus. The centre is staffed by a nurse who can provide many of the services offered at the SGW Health Services. Physician appointments are available for clinical services.

Medical Conditions and Academic Responsibilities. If medical problems or concerns are interfering with a student’s ability to attend class, complete assignments or write exams, Health Services staff can work with the student to assess the problem and review ways in which Health Services can be of assistance.

Health Services Locations and Hours of Operations

Sir George Williams Campus
2155 Guy Street (Annex ER), Room 407; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3565; Fax: (514) 848-2834
Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm *
* Closed for lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m . Monday to Friday 9 am-4:30 p.m.

Loyola Campus
Administration Bldg., Room AD 103; Tel.: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3575; Fax: (514) 848-4533

Health Services Website: health.concordia.ca
E-mail: healthy@alcor.concordia.ca

Recreation and Athletics

There are two dynamic components that fall under the responsibility of the Department of Recreation and Athletics. First, on the Campus Recreation side, there are more than 40 activities for students, staff and alumni to participate in. Always on the leading edge, the department offers everything from karate and spinning classes to Roller Hockey and pilates. The other side of the coin is varsity sports. About 300 elite student-athletes proudly wear the maroon and gold in competitions with the top Canadian and U.S. colleges.

Services offered by Campus Recreation:

Recreational courses and leagues are offered on both campuses. Whether you are at an advanced level or you are a beginner making your first visit to the gym, the Campus Recreation staff can help you find a fun and invigorating activity to fit your needs.

• More than a dozen aerobics courses are offered every year. Typically this includes classes like cardio plus, muscle toning, the popular spinning classes.
• Martial arts like Tai Chi, karate, kick-boxing and Kendo are always popular activities.
• Dance courses are always in high demand. You can kick up your heels at ballet, salsa or tango classes.
• If team sports are your preference, activities range from volleyball and basketball to soccer, ice hockey, roller hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.
• Check out Le Gym, a state-of-the-art training facilitiy that opened in 2007. It features innovative Technogym cardio machines and Atlantis strenth training and free weight equipment spread over more than 150 work stations. There’s plenty of friendly, qualified staff to help out and train people.

Services offered by Athletics:

• Sports fans can choose from more than 75 exciting home events, where they can go out and cheer on the Concordia Stingers.
• Most home games feature Buzz the mascot, the Spirit Team, contests and a few crazy promotions. Have you ever chucked a puck?
• It varies from year to year, but Concordia supporters can expect to see a few games on TV or on Web casts, especially if the Stingers are in the playoff hunt.
• Elite student-athletes can challenge the best competitors in North America in several sports, including hockey, basketball, soccer, rugby, football, wrestling, skiing, cross-country and baseball.
• For varsity athletes, the department has an academic support program which is run out of the Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) on the Loyola campus.
• There are full-time athletic therapists and student therapists from the Exercise Science program to support and treat all the varsity athletes.

For information:
Loyola Campus (514) 848-2424, ext. 3858
SGW Campus (514) 848-2424, ext. 3860

Web sites:
Campus Recreation - www.concordia.ca/recreation
Concordia Stingers - www.stingers.ca

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