Student Life Langara Students' Union
Formed in 1969, the Langara Students’ Union is an organization composed of all registered students at Langara College. Membership in the Union begins at registration upon the payment of membership fees. Membership ceases at the end of the semester following the student’s last semester of studies.
Function
On campus, the primary function of the Students’ Union is the protection and advocacy of the rights and interests of its members. The LSU Association functions through its Council, Advisors, and Board of Directors. These positions are held by students who are elected by the General Membership to one year terms of office. Election information will be posted within first few weeks of the Fall Semester on the LSU website.
Operations
The Students’ Union operates as a co-operative, providing services to members. These include a health and dental plan, mental health resources, accounting services, an inexpensive photocopy service, a student discount program and more. Throughout the year, LSU committees organize a variety of events and resources for the Student body. Councillors and Advisors work closely with Committees to contribute to a dynamic campus experience by organizing on-campus events, workshops, & speakers. The Students’ Union building is located behind 'C' Building.
Every Langara College full-time student is automatically a member of the Langara Students’ Union (LSU) and pays membership dues each semester. Each semester student elections are held for the LSU Executive Committee. A number of other committees are also open to students.
The LSU office houses
- Resource rooms for studying and group / committee meetings
- Report binding, lamination, photocopying, and faxing services
- LSU Health & Dental Plan
- Mental health resources Tax services (mid-March to end of April)
- Bicycle repair shop
- Langara Cafe
- The Union Cafe
- Langara Students' Union Office
- Office of the Ombudsperson
- U-Pass BC Compass
- Book buy back
- Jumper cables
- Kitchenette including microwaves and hot water dispenser
- Lockers
- Student lounge space
Health & Dental Plan
The Langara Student Union General Members voted in a November 2020 Referendum to extend automatic coverage under the LSU Health and Dental Plan to both Regular Studies full-time and part-time students (those enrolled in one or more credits), as well as all eligible students beginning their studies at Langara in a spring semester.
The expanded eligibility to include part-time students took effect in Fall 2021. The expanded eligibility for students beginning their studies at Langara in a spring semester will take effect in Spring 2023.
The fee for one year’s extended health & dental care coverage is $345; students beginning their studies in spring will be charged a prorated amount of $171.08 for coverage from January 1–August 31.
Students may also enroll their spouse and dependents during the Change-of-Coverage period only. Please visit the Studentcare website for more information. Strict deadlines apply.
Students who are already enrolled in a similar extended health and dental plan may opt-out of the Health and Dental plan through the website during the Change-of-Coverage only at www.studentcare.ca or call 1.236.427.8056 for opt-out information.
If you opt-out, you will be reimbursed the full Plan fee by cheque. Allow up to 8 weeks after the Change-of-Coverage deadline for payment. For further information, please visit www.studentcare.ca or call 1.866.369.8796.
