Student Life New Student Experience
Welcome, Your Student Experience starts here!
Get ready to experience all that campus life provides! Join two students and Flash the mascot as they guide you on an engaging tour of essential services—from financial aid and co-op programs to athletics, health, and more. Whether you’re seeking academic support or opportunities to get involved, this video will help you make your college experience remarkable.
Spring 2026 Orientation
Spring 2026 Orientation FAQs
Q: How do I access course materials before classes start?
A: Course materials are accessed through Brightspace. Some materials may not be available until the first week of classes.
Q: How do I access my Langara email?
A: Langara email is accessed through Outlook via Office 365. Login details are sent to your personal email.
Quick links to Brightspace and Office 365:
https://langara.ca/quick-links
Q: Is the Langara Student Success Course (LSSC) mandatory?
A: No. The LSSC is not mandatory but, it is strongly recommended as it will provide you with skills and resources to prepare you for academic success.
Q: Is there a gym on campus?
A: Open gym and campus recreation activities are free for students. The YMCA is located next to campus.
Q: How many clubs are there, and how do I find them?
A: The number of clubs varies each year, but there are typically 25–40 active clubs.
Current clubs can be found here:
https://langara.ca/student-services/student-life/clubs
Q: When is Clubs Day?
A: Clubs Day will take place on Thursday, January 8, in the A Building main foyer.
Other upcoming events:
https://langara.ca/news-events/events
Q: How does the U-Pass fee work?
A: The U-Pass fee is charged per term, not monthly.
Q: Do I need to pay for GuardMe insurance if I have BC MSP?
A: No. Students with BC MSP can opt out of guard.me insurance within the first month of the semester.
Opt-out details:
https://sites.guard.me/langaracollege/optout/opt-out
Q: Is this the only orientation for Spring semester?
A: This is the main orientation for all Spring semester students. International students also have International Student Orientation on Wednesday, December 17. Additional activities such as the Department Fair, VOLT Fair, and Clubs Day will take place during the first week of classes in the A Foyer.
Q: Where can I find volunteering opportunities and resume support?
A: Volunteer opportunities are available through the VOLT program:
https://langara.ca/student-services/student-life/volunteer-program-volt
Quick tips
Get access free tutoring support
Visiy the Academic Success Centre or the offices located in the Library (L Building) on the first floor. The Academic Success Centre is designed to be a one-stop shop for services and tools to help enhance your learning.
Aks IT
IT will help you with any technological problems, from providing access to information, including ID activation, password change, and everything in between.
Buy your U-Pass at the bookstore
Once you have a Compass Card, you can login at UPass BC with your Langara credentials. Click for more information about U-Pass.
How I can find my classroom
When you are looking for your room number, the building is listed first, then the room number. Here's a few examples:
- If your class is in A229. This means A [A Building] 2 [2nd floor], Room 229
If your class is in B030. - This means B [B Building] 0 [Basement] Room 030
Langara Safe App
-Connect with campus security to get immediate help or access Safe Walk.
-Use the Walk with a Friend service with geolocation to keep each other safe.
-Report an issue on campus or request a service.
