Educational counselling includes a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed approach to supporting students' academic progress and success. We can help you make informed decisions, rebuild capacity and develop academic confidence that supports success at Langara and beyond.
May include:
- Learning to adjust to college life
- Overcoming procrastination
- Developing study skill strategies, such as time-management
- Academic challenges (including probation and suspension)
- Manage anxiety related to courseworks or exams
- Supporting students involved with RES appeals and conduct matters
- Personal and interpersonal issues that affect academics
Educational Counselling vs Academic Advising
Here are some sample statements and questions that indicate whether you should make an appointment with a Counsellor or Academic Advisor.
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Educational Counselling |
Supporting your success as a student and helping you navigate school-related stress and challenges. Visit Counselling Services at B111.
- I need better study skills.
- I get anxious during exams and presentations.
- I have trouble getting things done/procrastinating.
- The stress of school is affecting other areas of my life
- I’m having difficulty adjusting to the culture here.
- Should I switch programs? What are my options?
- I need help writing a letter of appeal.
- I’m worried about being on academic probation/suspension.
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Academic Advising |
Specific questions about course selection, university transfer, and other academic procedures. Visit the Academic Advising Centre at C121.
- How do I transfer to university?
- Which courses should I choose?
- What other requirements do I need to graduate?
- I can’t get into the course I want. What other course could I take?
- What prerequisites do I need?
- I have questions about the Diagnostic Tests (LET, MDT, PDT).
- Will my courses transfer if I change programs?
- I’m on academic probation/ suspension. What does this mean?