Effective immediately for January 2022 new and returning students.
These policies do not apply to the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP). For LEAP policies visit here.
For Continuing Studies part-time policies, visit here.
First semester:
The first semester commitment fee as stated in your Offer of Admission is non-refundable and non-transferable. *^
- For International Students who have applied for their study permit but have not received a decision from IRCC, the deferral option is available on the first day of the month prior to semester start date and no later than the Wednesday prior to the semester start date unless otherwise specified (eg. September intake must submit no earlier than August 1). *Please Note: Due to an extended college closure prior to the January term, the deferral deadline is set prior to the college closure in December. See below:
Deferral deadlines for 2023:
- January 2023 deadline: Monday, December 19, 2022
- May 2023 deadline: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- September 2023 deadline: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
You can request a deferral by submitting the
Continuing Studies Refund/Deferral form to the Program Coordinator along with a screen capture of your study permit application from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online portal as proof that your study permit application was submitted within 45 business days from the Letter of Acceptance issue date and a decision to your study permit is not available
*International Students who received a study permit refusal, please refer to FAQs below.
^For Registered Massage Therapy first semester session change date timeline will vary for the January 2022 term. Please consult with Program Coordinator.
Subsequent semesters:
There is a non-refundable commitment fee of $1,500 per semester.
- The last day to change the session start date and carry forward the full tuition without losing the non-refundable commitment fee is the first day of the month prior of the semester start date^ (eg. April 1 for May term).
- The non-refundable commitment fee will be charged if you withdraw or change your session start date any time after the first day of the month prior to the semester start date and until one day before the semester start date.
- No refund after the semester begins.
^ Registered Massage Therapy semester start dates may vary. Please check RMT program handbook.
All deferral requests are subject to space availability in the requested intake/term.
For Langara Student Union Fees and U-pass, please contact your Program Coordinator.
Deferral and/or Refund Request Process for Subsequent Semesters:
To request a deferral or refund, complete the Continuing Studies Refund/Deferral Form or contact your Program Coordinator.
Subsequent Semester – Refund/Deferral dates and deadlines
January to April 2023 |
December 1, 2022
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Last day to change session start date and carry forward (defer) full tuition or request a refund less commitment fee of $1,500.
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December 2, 2022
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First day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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January 3, 2023
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Last day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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January 4, 2023
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Semester Start.
No refund/deferral permitted.
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May to August 2023 |
April 1, 2023
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Last day to change session start date and carry forward (defer) full tuition or request a refund less commitment fee of $1,500.
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April 2, 2023
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First day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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May 7, 2023
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Last day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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May 8, 2023
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Semester Start.
No refund/deferral permitted.
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September to December 2023 |
August 1, 2023
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Last day to change session start date and carry forward (defer) full tuition or request a refund less commitment fee of $1,500.
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August 2, 2023
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First day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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September 4, 2023
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Last day to charge commitment fee if you withdraw/change session date.
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September 5, 2023
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Semester Start.
No refund/deferral permitted.
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Policies are subject to change without notice. All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Continuing Studies Full-Time Program Refund Policy – FAQs