CSU Partenered Services

The GSA works closely with the CSU in order to provide our community with a wider array of services. This partnership gives GSA members access to resources, such as the Legal Information Clinic, the Graduate Advocacy Centre, and the CSU’s Housing and Job Bank (HOJO).

Below you’ll find all the information you need about these services, including how they can help you and how you can get in contact with them.

Contact Information

website: https://www.csu.qc.ca/services/hojo/

e-mail:  [email protected]

telephone: 514.848.7474 ext. 7935

Graduate Advocacy Services

Accused of cheating or plagiarism?

Having a problem with your supervisor or department?

Other technical problems affecting your ability to complete your studies?

Unfortunately, many of our members will encounter problems during their time at Concordia. When these situations occur, the GSA is there to help you.

Your best resource for:
  • University Complaints;
  • Charges of academic misconduct;
  • Issues with a Professor;
  • Navigating university bureaucracy;
  • Commissioner for Oaths;
  • And more!

The Graduate Advocacy Centre is now a part of Concordia’s Student Service Station. The Student Service Station is a live online event that takes place every Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:30 EST and aims to conect students directly with the resources they need.

Booking an Appointment

To schedule an appointment or inquire about our services and how they might help you, please e-mail or call to leave a detailed message with your name, student ID number and a phone number and/or e-mail address they can reach you back on.

They work to respond to all inquiries by next business day.

Location & Operating Hours

The Graduate Advocacy Office is located in the basement of GSA House (2030 Mackay)

Current Operating Hours for walk-ins are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday except on designated federal and provincial holidays on which the service is closed. You’re always welcome to schedule an appointment as well.

Contact Information

website: https://www.csu.qc.ca/services/advocacy/

e-mail:  [email protected]

telephone: 514.848.7474 ext. 7313

Our Student Advocate: Istiak Mahmud Saikat 

 

Housing & Job Bank (HOJO)

The CSU’s Off-Campus Housing and Job Resource Centre is your resource for housing issues and workers’ rights.

They provide legal information to students and members of the Concordia community, offer a classifieds website to find work and housing, and give workshops across campus and in the community. 

Your best resource for:
  • Legal information on housing issues & workers right;
  • Rental & Lease Issues;
  • Classified website to find housing and work;
  • Workshops on those subjects;

Booking an Appointment

To schedule an appointment or inquire about our services and how they might help you, please e-mail or call to leave a detailed message with your name, student ID number and a phone number and/or e-mail address they can reach you back on.

They work to respond to all inquiries by next business day.

Location & Operating Hours

HOJO is located on the Mezzanine of Hall building, however they are currently working remotely.

Current Operating Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays except on designated federal and provincial holidays on which the service is closed.

Please note that this service is available by appointment only.