START RIGHT GRADUATE ORIENTATION

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

WINTER

Make a successful transition into your new program at Concordia.

John Molson (MB) Building, MB-1.210, Sir George Williams Campus

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START RIGHT GRADUATE ORIENTATION is about you, our new students! We want to help you get familiar with your new campus, find answers to your questions and feel confident about starting classes.

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

Sign-in tables open MB Main Floor

Welcome Session MB-1.210 p. 3

Lunch (provided) MB 3rd Floor p. 3

Concordia Crash Courses Various MB classrooms p. 4

Campus Tours (optional) MB Main Floor p. 5

IF YOU NEED HELP AT ANY POINT THROUGHOUT THE DAY, ASK THE WELCOME CREW MENTORS WEARING BLUE T-SHIRTS

OR THE VOLUNTEERS WEARING PURPLE T-SHIRTS.

VO L U N T E E RWELCOME CREW

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John Molson (MB) Building, MB-1.210, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This session brings new graduate students from all faculties together to learn essential information on the graduate student journey at Concordia, academic regulations and resources available to help you succeed.

10:30 a.m. WELCOME Dr. Paula Wood-Adams, Dean of Graduate Studies

10:45 a.m. TOP TIPS FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS Dr. Laura Mitchell, Director Student Success Centre and Ms. Caroline Danis, Student Advocate and Academic Integrity Coordinator

11:15 a.m. GRADUATE CONNECTION PANEL Representatives from the Graduate Awards Office, GradProSkills, TRAC, Concordia Libraries and more.

John Molson (MB) Building, 3rd Floor, 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Pick up your free lunch, chat with other new students and head over to the first Crash Course of your choice. We encourage you to eat your lunch in the Crash Course classrooms.

Questions? Drop by the Welcome Crew kiosk (MB 3rd floor) – and while you’re there enter our contest for your chance to win a grand prize!

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John Molson (MB) Building, various classrooms, 12:30, 1:15 and 2:00 p.m.

Get insider tips on student life at Concordia from our Welcome Crew Mentors, Learning Specialists and Career Counsellors. Short and sweet, these crash courses are a good use of your time! Choose one or more topics from the options below.

Topic Time(s) Location(s)

Must-know techniques for graduate success (Learning Specialist) Being a graduate student is hard work, but gratifying at the same time. Learn how to approach tasks strategically, stay focused and deal with the unexpected.

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-3.210 MB-3.430

How to be a top student (Learning Specialist) Find out how to do well in your first semester: start strong, learn actively and get the most out of your studying!

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-3.430 MB-3.270

Fundamentals of learning in problem-solving courses (Learning Specialist) Learn about the unique study strategies required to succeed in problem-solving courses. Discover the most frequent mistakes made when problem solving and how to avoid them.

1:15 p.m. 25 mins.

MB-3.210

What you need to know for online courses at eConcordia (Learning Specialist) Learn how to benefit from what your online courses have to offer and how to avoid common pitfalls.

2:00 p.m. 25 mins.

MB-3.210

What it takes to be a great ESL student! (Learning Specialist) Is English your second, third or even fourth language? Are you a little worried about doing your degree in English? This workshop will help you get some ideas about how to succeed in your second language at the university level!

12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-3.270

Time management check-in (Learning Specialist) In this hands-on session, Learning Services staff will guide you through the process of building your weekly schedule, planning your study time and avoiding procrastination.

2:00 p.m. 25 mins.

MB-3.430

Meet a friend! (Welcome Crew Mentor) Don’t know anyone yet? Take this opportunity to meet other new students via icebreakers and games facilitated by our Welcome Crew Mentors.

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB 5.215

University life hacks (Welcome Crew Mentor) Be in the know before classes start! Get insider tips on the best study spots on campus, cheap places to grab a bite to eat, and lots more helpful tips for your first term as a Concordia student.

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-5.255

Navigating the MyConcordia online portal (Welcome Crew Mentor) You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! This crash course will cover the basics of using the MyConcordia online portal; you’ll learn how to add or drop a class; how to apply for your Opus card; tips on course swaps and waiting lists, and much more!

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-5.275

Getting involved in university life and building connections (Welcome Crew Mentor) Clubs, sports teams, case competitions, oh my! There are so many ways to get involved on campus. Come learn about these opportunities as well as strategies for making connections and networking with other students and your professors.

2:00 p.m. 25 mins.

MB-5.255

Living on a budget (Welcome Crew Mentor) Money on your mind? Come find out about the resources at Concordia that will help you plan your budget and tips on how to find bargains and get discounts on campus!

2:00 p.m. 25 mins.

MB-5.275

Goal setting & career planning (Career Counsellor) It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career. Come find out about the simple steps to follow that will help you create, plan and achieve your career goals!

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 25 mins. each

MB-3.435

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OPTIONAL

Discover your new campus by joining one of our tours led by an experienced Concordian.

* Please note that other than this tour, all START RIGHT ORIENTATION activities are at the SGW campus.

Tours Schedule Departure Point

Sir George Williams CampusOngoing from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Check at the Tour Table for next departure. 60 mins.

Tours Table − MB Main Floor

Loyola Campus* 3:30 p.m. 2 hours (including shuttle bus ride there and back)

Tours Table − MB Main Floor

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You can also drop by or contact the Welcome Crew Mentors anytime at:

Sir George Williams CampusHall Building, H-481514-848-2424 ext. 7369new@concordia.ca

Loyola CampusAdministration Building, AD-101514-848-2424 ext. 5901new@concordia.ca

The Welcome Crew is here to help all throughout your first week, first semester and first year!

We’re hosting the Winter Term Welcome on the first day of class (LB Building Atrium) and First-year Fridays starting on January 11 (Hall Building H-440) to help you settle into Concordia.

For more details: concordia.ca/orientation

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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE

PREPARED FOR TODAY.READY FOR TOMORROW.

Sir George Williams Campus Hall Building, H-440

514-848-2424 ext. 3921concordia.ca/studentsuccess