Student Services

Student Resources & Support Services

Langara College’s Student Services play a foundational role in empowering students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. These supports reflect the institution’s vision of being Canada’s premier pathways college, and are woven throughout its mission to promote student success, inclusion, and community connection.

These services embody Langara’s strategic goals: offering proactive, relationship‑based, and pathway‑oriented support that smooths transitions, nurtures skills, and reinforces students’ sense of belonging. They distinguish Langara as an institution invested deeply in supporting each learner’s well‑being, growth, and future success.

There are many different ways to get involved!

As a Langara student, you have access to a wide variety of opportunities to get involved, develop new connections, learn new skills, build your resume, and help make the Langara community a great place to be a part of. Getting involved can mean many things. You can participate in a variety of activities listed below. We encourage you to choose the experience or program (s) that align with your interests, goals, and time available.

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Career week at Langara

Work while you learn.

Gain work experience through a part-time on-campus job such as the Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) or Work on Campus (WOC) or through a Co-op position (on or off-campus). Visit the Co-op and Career page.

Gain Leadership and Volunteer Experience. 

Explore on-campus volunteer programs and clubs to make new friends, learn skills, and give back—all while making campus life more fun and rewarding.

You can also apply to become a member of VOLT. As a member of VOLT, you can log your volunteer hours and work towards earning VOLT Recognition (includes a recognition certificate and a volunteer credit on your Continuing Studies transcript).

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Join the excitement as Volt students dive into the thrilling world of biodiversity during the Bio Blitz!

Become a member of VOLT

Explore on-campus volunteer programs and clubs to make new friends, learn skills, give back, and get recognition (VOLT Recognition) —all while making campus life more fun and rewarding. 

Workplace Experience

Earn while you learn.

Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) The Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) provides a variety of on-campus paid employment for students who demonstrate financial need. SWAP students work in various capacities throughout the year up to a maximum of 100 hours each semester. For more information regarding the SWAP program and how to apply, please refer to the

SWAP roles can vary from term to term, but some past examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Peer Supported Learning (PSL)
  • Writing Centre Tutor
  • Engagement Kiosk Student Assistant
  • Hub Ambassador
  • GO Team Student Assistant
  • Student Engagement Event Assistant.
  • Daycare support
  • Falcons Athletics Game Day Staff
  • Gymnasium attendant
  • Community Cupboard Support
  • Mental Health Initiatives Student Staff 

 

Co-operative Education.

Co-operative Education is a time proven approach, used worldwide, for introducing employers to students in specialized fields of work. "Co-op" gives employers an opportunity to shape the development of potential employees by integrating full-time paid work within an academic program of study. Visit Co-op and Career Development here >>(external link) Job and Volunteering Board The C3 (Co-op & Career Connector) Job Board is your entry point to jobs posted by Langara to all registered regular studies students. From the Langara login page, you will have access to part-time, full-time, temporary/summer, VOLT/volunteering off-campus jobs. In addition, for those students registered in Co-operative Education you will also see your co-op job postings. 

Job and Volunteering Board

Career Centre is your entry point to the C3 (Co-op & Career Connector) Job Board for jobs posted by Langara to all registered regular studies students. From the Langara login page, you will have access to part-time, full-time, temporary/summer, and VOLT/volunteering off-campus job postings. In addition, for those students registered in Co-operative Education, you will also see your co-op job postings.
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Photo shot from above: Four students studying at a table in T-building on Langara's Main Campus.