Educational Counselling

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.

Educational counselling 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 coursework 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. 

Educational Counselling

Supporting your success as a student and helping you navigate school-related stress and challenges.

  •  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.

Visit Counselling Services at B111.

Academic Advising

Specific questions about course selection, university transfer, and other academic procedures.

  • 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?

Visit the Academic Advising Centre at C121.