Langara Student Success Course

Get prepared for College

Starting or returning to college is a big step and the transition into post-secondary can be challenging. The Langara Student Success Course (LSSC) prepares you for academic life at Langara and introduces you to key supports available on campus and online.

Accessible 24/7

Summer course is accessible from April 8, 2024- August 2, 2024.

The LSSC is available to you through your Brightspace account – and it’s free! The LSSC is accessible 24/7 and includes a team of student ambassadors who share fantastic information about being a successful student at Langara.

What do you get in this course?

understanding of what to expect in a college classroom
tools to be successful in your studies
strategies to study effectively
new organizational and time management skills
early access to virtual student information sessions

Make the most of your time at Langara

Start today. We recommend you complete the LSSC course before your classes start to make the most of your time at Langara. Students who complete the course have higher grades and accomplish more throughout their studies. To access the LSSC, see the step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the page.

Win a gift card. Access your LSSC on Brightspace for details.

Attend virtual information sessions

Meet Langara staff and our LSSC Student Ambassadors and learn about:

Friday, April 12, 8:00-9:15am- What is the LSSC & how can it help me get ready for the new semester?
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:45pm- Effective groupwork for diverse teams
Thursday, April 18, 9:00-10:15am- What do you know about Academic Integrity and Conduct?
Friday, April 19, 8:00-9:30am- Intercultural considerations for a diverse campus
Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-7:45pm- LSSC Student Ambassador tips for getting through your first semester
Thursday, April 25, 8:00-9:15am- Making the most of the Langara Library and Academic Success Centre
Friday, April 26, 8:00-9:15am- LSSC Student Ambassador tips for getting through your first semester

Please check LSSC course announcements for more information.

LSSC Peer mentor drop-ins with our Student Ambassadors

Ask questions, get information and meet other students. Talk about whatever's on your mind.

Friday, April 12, 9:15- 10:00am
Tuesday, April 16, 7:45-08:30pm
Thursday, April 18, 10:15-11:15am
Friday, April 19, 9:30-10:30am
Wednesday, April 24, 7:45-8:30pm
Thursday, April 25, 9:15-10:15am
Friday, April 26, 9:15-10:00am

Please check LSSC course announcements for more information.

Steps to access the Langara Student Success Course (LSSC)

The Langara Student Success Course (LSSC) is an initiative at Langara delivered to students online through Brightspace. The goal of the LSSC is to strengthen your skills for academic life at Langara and introduce you to key resources and opportunities available at the College.

The self registration for Summer 2024 will open on April 8, 2024

New Students

If you are a new student, you will automatically be enrolled in the LSSC course accessible through the homepage after you log into Brightspace ». Use your Computer User ID to log in.

Get instructions to set up your computer ID ».

For Continuing Studies students, if you are not able to see the course LSSC 1000-CS Langara Student Success Course Summer 2024 in your Brightspace, please contact your Program Coordinator

Current Students

1. Log in to Brightspace ».

2. On the homepage, click on Self Registration near the upper left.If you are not on the homepage, you will not see the "Self Registration logo". Please click on the Langara logo to return home.

3. Select the LSSC-1000 – Langara Student Success Course Summer 2024 from the Self Registering Course Offerings list.

For Continuing Studies students, if you are not able to see the course LSSC 1000-CS Langara Student Success Course Summer 2024 in your Brightspace, please contact your Program Coordinator

4. Confirm registration by clicking on the Register button.

5. You are now registered for the course. Please check your email for confirmation.

Questions? Contact the LSSC Team

lssc@langara.ca

Join the conversation

Start following Langara on your favourite social media channels and join the conversation. We are most active with student engagement on Instagram and Facebook, but you can also find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat.