Langara Openhouse April 3rd
Check In Orange Tents Across Campus

Check in any time between 4:00pm and 8:00pm at one of the orange Langara tents across campus. All attendees will receive 1 swag bag with the following items:

  • 1 Langara Viewbook
  • 1 Langara Notebook 
  • 1 Langara pen 
  • 1 Langara sticker page 
  • 1 BINGO card for entry into the tuition contest 
  • 1 surprise Langara swag item 
Food Truck Fest On Campus

Enjoy a delicious treat on us! From 4:00pm to 8:00pm, four amazing food trucks will be on-site, each offering a free item – one per person. Come hungry, choose a vendor, and grab a free bite before they’re gone!

  • Beavertails: Free beavertail 
  • Crackin Bacon: Free grilled cheese 
  • Mamacita: Free protein bowl or taco plate 
  • Crispy Falafel: Free medium shawarma chicken wrap
BINGO Tuition Prize Giveaway Orange Tents Across Campus

Visit one of our orange Langara tents from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to pick up your BINGO card for a chance to win one of ten $1,000 tuition prizes. To complete your card, participate in various activities and have a staff member or volunteer sign your card as confirmation. Once completed, drop your BINGO card into any prize entry box at an orange Langara tent to enter the draw. 

Bookstore Bookstore, C Building

Enjoy 10% off all purchases during your visit from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Stop by the bookstore to explore exclusive Langara merch, stationery, books by local authors, and more.

Information Fairs Across Campus

Explore Langara’s academic programs and student support services at our interactive information fairs from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Faculty members, student services representatives, and program coordinators will be available to answer your questions.  

Welcome to creativity! This hybrid art exhibition and information fair features works from Professional Photography, Design Formation, Film Arts, Theatre Arts, and Fine Arts from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Meet faculty, explore student projects, and get inspired by the creativity that defines our programs. 

  • Design Formation
  • Photography
  • Film Arts
  • Theatre Arts (Studio 58)
  • Fine Arts
Campus Tours House Post (Main Courtyard, outside of T Building)

Join a 30-minute guided campus tour led by our Langara Global Student Ambassadors to explore key facilities, academic spaces and student hubs. Starting at 4:00pm (last tour departs at 7:30pm). Sites visited on tour:

  • Musqueam House Post 
  • Registrar’s Office 
  • Science Laboratories 
  • Nursing Laboratories 
  • Library  
  • Gymnasium 
  • Daycare 
  • Indigenous Gathering Space
  • Langara Student Union 
  • Counselling Services 
  • Health Services 
  • Cafeteria 
  • Community Gardens 
  • Langara Global 
  • Counselling Services 

 

Open House, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion A Building, Main Foyer, Room A171a

Drop by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to learn how Langara is building a more inclusive campus. Meet the team and explore current initiatives. Everyone is welcome!  

Information Fairs

Information Fair: Student Services Langara Student Union Building (S Building)

Langara has services to support you every step of the way. Join the Student Services expo to learn about how we are here to help. 

  • Academic Advising 
  • Office of Student Conduct 
  • Langara Student Success Centre 
  • Accessibility Services 
  • Student Life 
  • Co-op and Career Development Centre 
  • Counselling 
  • Financial Aid
  • Homestay Langara Student Union 
  • Registrar’s Office 
  • International Student Services 
  • Athletics 
  • Admissions 
  • Library Services 
  • Indigenous Education and Services

Explore programs in humanities, social sciences, community and continuing studies. Faculty members will be available to discuss program offerings, career pathways, and student experiences.  

  • English 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies 
  • Philosophy 
  • Classical Studies 
  • Modern Languages 
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology 
  • Education Assistant 
  • Gerontology 
  • Social Service Worker 
  • Recreation Studies 
  • Asian Studies 
  • History and Latin 
  • Political Science 
  • Journalism 
  • Sociology and Anthropology 
  • Diploma in Applied Social Sciences and Humanities 
  • Summer Camps 
  • Supply Chain and Logistics 
  • Business Management Skills 
  • Dental Reception 
  • Health Safety & Environmental Compliance 
  • Digital Music Production 
  • 2D and 3D Animation  
  • Real Estate programs

Explore programs in sciences, technology, and business. Faculty members will be available to discuss hands-on learning opportunities, career paths, and research projects.

  • Geography and Geology 
  • Web and Mobile App Development 
  • Kinesiology 
  • Engineering Transfer 
  • Bioinformatics 
  • Computer Science 
  • Biology 
  • Chemistry 
  • Mathematics and Statistics 
  • Data Analytics
  • Physics and Astronomy 
  • Nursing 
  • Business Management 
  • Financial Management 
  • Marketing Management 
  • Nutrition and Food Service Management 
  • Applied Research Centre 
  • Makerspace

Presentations and Panel Discussions

Dean’s Welcome T Building, Lower Level, Lecture Hall T-001

Gain insights from faculty, staff and current students! Join us in Lecture Hall T-001 for presentations and panel discussions covering everything you need to know about Langara. 

Hear from Langara’s academic leadership about what makes our institution unique.

Session Time: 4:30pm to 5:00pm

Presentation: Get to Know Langara T Building, Lower Level, Lecture Hall T-001

Gain insights from faculty, staff and current students! Join us in Lecture Hall T-001 for presentations and panel discussions covering everything you need to know about Langara. 

Learn about Langara’s programs, student experiences, and how to get started on your academic journey.

Session Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Student Experience Panel 1 T Building, Lower Level, Lecture Hall T-001

Gain insights from faculty, staff and current students! Join us in Lecture Hall T-001 for presentations and panel discussions covering everything you need to know about Langara. 

Current students and alumni share their experiences, advice and insights about life at Langara.

Session Time: 6:00pm to 6:40pm

Student Experience Panel 2 T Building, Lower Level, Lecture Hall T-001

Gain insights from faculty, staff and current students! Join us in Lecture Hall T-001 for presentations and panel discussions covering everything you need to know about Langara. 

Current students and alumni share their experiences, advice and insights about life at Langara.

Session Time: 7:00pm to 7:40pm

Continuing Studies Experiences

Music Production in 30-minutes! A Building, Foyer - Meet at the Digital Music Production Booth

Ever wondered how a song comes to life? In this hands-on demo, watch (and help!) create a track from scratch in just 30-minutes. Explore beats, melodies, and mixing techniques using digital production tools.  

Session Times:

  • 4:00pm to 4:45pm
  • 5:00pm to 5:45pm
  • 6:00pm to 6:45pm
  • 7:00pm to 7:45pm

Take a break and unwind with a free chair massage while learning about Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) program! Meet instructors, explore the techniques behind therapeutic massage, and discover career opportunities!

Drop In: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Explore Sewing! A Building, 2nd Floor – Room A256

Come learn about sewing projects you can complete in under 30 minutes! Learn about small projects you can do to use up your fabric scraps. 

Session Times:

  • 5:00pm to 5:45pm
  • 6:00pm to 6:45pm
  • 7:00pm to 7:45pm

Creative Experiences

Behind the Lens: Photography Studio Tour A Building, 2nd Floor – Room A277

Step into the world of professional photography with a guided studio tour! Explore lighting setups, camera gear, and creative techniques used by photographers.

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Behind the Curtain: Studio 58 Tour A Building, Lower Level - Meet at the Studio 58 Box Office

Step into the spotlight with a behind the scenes tour of our Studio 58 theatre and sets. Explore the stage, prop areas, and technical production spaces. Learn about how performances come to life with our Theatre Arts programs. 

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Fine Arts Studio Tour: Where Creativity Comes to Life A Building, Lower Level – Room A046

Explore the creative heart of our Fine Arts program with a tour of the studios where students bring their artistic visions to life through painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more. See works in progress, meet faculty and students, and discover how our studio spaces inspire artistic expression and innovation.

Session Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

On Air: Journalism and Broadcasting Studio Tour A Building, 2nd Floor – Room A228

Ever wondered what it's like to be on air? Get an inside look at our broadcasting studios, where news comes to life. Learn about reporting, video production, and live broadcasting. Step In front of the camera or behind the scenes to learn about the world of media and storytelling! 

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Inside the Studio: Design Formation Tour A Building, Main Floor – Room A108

Explore the creative world of design! Tour our Design Formation studios and see where ideas take shape, from concept to finished project. Learn about spatial design, visual storytelling, and hands-on model making. Perfect for anyone interested in design, creativity, and transforming ideas into reality! 

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Theatre Show: We Are Boy Band A Building, Lower Level - Meet at the Studio 58 Box Office

Boy bands are an industry that manufactures masculinity, popularity and desire – all to produce the next big hit. This devised piece follows a group as they strive for stardom and deal with the dark side of fame. 

Content Advisories: Use of haze and fog, strobe lighting, course language, sexual references. 

Doors Open: 7:00pm, Show Start: 7:30pm

The show is approximately 1 hour, no intermission. Tickets Required.

Purchase Tickets HERE.

Science Experiences

Bioinformatics Lab Tour: Where Data Meets Discovery T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T450

If Biology and Computer Science had a baby, it would be bioinformatics! Step into the world of bioinformatics and see how data drives scientific breakthroughs. See the lab where this cutting-edge research happens and get to know the computational tools, and real-world applications in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.  

Session Times:

  • 5:00pm to 5:30pm
  • 6:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us in the Kinesiology Lab for an interactive analysis of human exercise physiology. In this hands-on session, you will use modern scientific equipment to investigate the electrical signals that control muscle action. 

Session Times:

  • 5:00pm to 5:30pm
  • 6:00pm to 6:30pm
  • 7:00pm to 7:30pm
Nursing Simulation Centre Tour T Building, 3rd Floor – Room T334

Step into our state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Centre, where students train in a realistic healthcare environment. Explore high-tech patient simulators, hands-on learning spaces, and interactive medical scenarios that prepare future nurses for real-world challenges. See how simulation-based training enhances skills, confidence, and patient care.  

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Rooftop Astronomy T Building, 2nd Floor Gallery - Meet at Physics and Astronomy Booth

Join us on the roof for a hands-on astronomy experience. Explore the Sun and Moon through our telescopes, learn how different telescopes work and how images are digitally recorded. Our astronomy team will guide you through the wonders of the universe. 

Please note that this activity is weather dependent and may be modified, postponed, or cancelled in the event of poor weather conditions.

Session Times:

  • 5:00pm to 5:30pm
  • 5:30pm to 6:00pm
  • 6:00pm to 6:30pm
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Makerspace Open House: Create, Innovate and Explore! A Building, 2nd Floor – Room A268

Drop into the Makerspace and explore 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, and more in this hands-on innovation hub. Meet makers, see live demos, and discover how you can bring your ideas to life.

Drop In: 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Humanities, Community, and Social Sciences Experiences

Passionate about helping others? Learn how a career in social services can create meaningful change in communities. This session will explore the Social Service Worker program, career pathways, and skills needed to support individuals and families in need. 

Session Time: 5:30pm to 6:00pm

Crash Course – Become a Polyglot A Building, 3rd Floor – Room A340 (Language Lab)

Join us for a crash course on fun greetings and expressions in four languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. By the end of the session in the Department of Modern Languages' Language Laboratory, you will be able to greet people in these four languages, certainly impressing your friends! 

Session Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Creative Writing Powers B Building, Main Floor – Room B149

Join creative writing instructors, Thor Polukoshko and Jill Goldberg, as we lead you through a series of lightning-fast writing prompts designed to tap into your creative powers and draw your attention to the power of the written word. 

Session Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Geography Lab Tour A Building, 2nd Floor – Room A229

Discover the dynamic world of geography with an open house of our lab and resource room. See rock and mineral samples, explore GIS technology and check out a real-world community mapping project. 

Session Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Business Experiences – The Dragon’s Den!

Bitcoin for Beginners: From Zero to Satoshi T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T226 & T228

Start with the basics and leave with a clear understanding of what bitcoin is and why it matters. 

Session Times:

  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm - T226
  • 6:00pm to 6:30pm - T228
Accounting for Influencers T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T226

Can you afford to stream full-time and make a living? Find out in 20 minutes or less! 

Session Time: 5:30pm to 6:00pm

Case Consulting Club Presentation T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T226 & T228

Join the Langara School of Management’s Case Consulting Club and hear from current students on their activities. 

Session Times:

  • 4:00pm to 4:30pm - T228
  • 6:30pm to 7:00pm - T226
So, You Think You Like Marketing? T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T226 & T228

Discover the career behind the ads! 

Session Times:

  • 7:00pm to 7:30pm - T228
  • 7:30pm to 8:00pm - T226
AI in Action: ChatGPT Strategies for Better Grades T Building, 2nd Floor – Room T228

Discover how generative AI can transform your study habits, streamline your coursework, and help you achieve better results. 

Session Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm