F.A.Q.

What benefits are available to alumni?

Consult the Benefits section of the website.

What are the advantages of being an alumnus/a of Concordia?

Consult the Benefits section of the website.

What is the Alumni ID Card and what benefits does it provide?

Consult the Alumni ID Card page in the Benefits section of the website

Do alumni have access to Concordia’s libraries?

Yes, by presenting your Alumni ID Card.

Do alumni have access to computers on campus?

No, computer labs are not open to alumni.

Do alumni have access to the Concordia wireless Network?

No, the Concordia wireless network is not available to alumni.

Can alumni obtain Internet accounts from the university?

No, Concordia does not provide Internet access to alumni.

Where can I pick up a copy of my yearbook?

Yearbooks are distributed by the Dean of Students.

What can I do with my used textbooks?

Information about used textbooks is available from the Bookstore.

I didn’t go to convocation — can you mail my diploma to me?

The Office of the Registrar will send diplomas via registered mail.

Is there an alumni chapter in my area?

Consult the Geographic Chapters section of this website.

What does "alumni" mean?

Alumnus (the male singular of alumni) means "foster son, pupil," taken from the Latin alere, which means "to nourish." The definition is: "one who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college or university."

• A male graduate is an alumnus; several male graduates are alumni.
• A female graduate is an alumna; several female graduates are alumnae.
• The term alumni, however, is the generally accepted plural.

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How do I...?

Become a member of the alumni association?

All degree, diploma and certificate holders of Concordia University and its founding institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, are members of the alumni association for life upon graduation.

Individuals who complete a minimum of 30 credits in a degree program at Concordia and are no longer full time students, are entitled to "attendee" status and alumni benefits, by requesting their Alumni ID Card.

Update my address?

Use the online Keep In Touch form.

Update my email address?

Use the online Keep In Touch - Email form.

Find an old classmate?

Use the Find-a-Friend Program.

Get my Email Forwarding for Life alias?

Use the online EFL Request form.

Get my ID Card?

Consult the Alumni ID Card page in the Benefits section of the website for instructions to get your card.

Get a copy of my transcript?

Transcripts are provided by the Office of the Registrar.

Get a replacement for my lost/destroyed diploma?

Diplomas can be replaced by sending a request the Office of the Registrar.

Contact someone who graduated from Concordia, Loyola or Sir George?

Use the Find-a-Friend Program.

Donate to the University?

Use the online donation form or visit giving.concordia.ca for all the details about donating to Concordia.

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