Welcome to Langara College! We are excited you chose to be with us and are here to support you throughout your academic journey.
To help you make the most of your first semester at Langara, we encourage all new students to attend an orientation session before the start of their term.
New Student Orientation (International Students) | Fall 2026
Attend this orientation to learn how to navigate cultural and academic differences, understand your immigration and health responsibilities, and get familiar with classroom expectations. You’ll also receive practical tips for your first term and discover the wide range of services and supports available to help you succeed. A guided campus tour and lunch will also be included.
Date: Wednesday, September 2
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Vancouver time)
Location: In person on campus, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
Note: New international students who have been accepted and registered for fall 2026 classes will receive an email invitation to register. The first round of invitations will go out in July 2026. Please check your Langara email.
Download a complete PDF guide, a detailed reference for international students in their first term.
Global Connect Event for New International Students | Fall 2026
Attend this exclusive in-person event just for new international students! Come connect with other international students, meet the International Student Services team, and explore all the resources Langara has to offer. Enjoy delicious refreshments, make new friends, and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Vancouver time)
Location: T Gallery, 2nd floor, Science and Technology Building, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
A registration link will be provided by email. Please make sure to check your Langara email.
Tips to Help you Prepare
Learn about Langara, travelling to Canada, and other important information and tips to help prepare for your first semester.
This recording addresses 10 frequently asked questions related to Academic Probation, covering topics such as academic standing, GPA, and the immigration impacts of probation.
This recording explains the impact of academic suspension on the immigration status of international students who have been placed on academic suspension for the Spring 2025 semester.
New to Canada and want to learn more about banking? Check out this workshop to hear how banking works in Canada and some handy banking tips. The information presented in this workshop recording is subject to change. For more information, please visit RBC on Campus located in A Building.
Online or offline, scams and fraud are constantly evolving and con artists are working hard to target you when you least expect it. In this workshop, learn how to protect your personal information and protect yourself against financial loss. The information presented in this workshop recording is subject to change. For more information, please visit RBC on Campus located in A Building.
It’s important to build your credit in Canada. In this workshop you will learn what good credit means and how international students can do to build a good credit. The information presented in this workshop recording is subject to change. For more information, please visit RBC on Campus located in A Building.
This information session provided information about the Langara English Test (LET) and answers to questions about prerequisites for English or communications courses. This session was for both new and current students.
This information session provided information about the Math Diagnostic Test (MDT) and answers to questions about prerequisites for math or statistic courses. This session was for both new and current students.
This workshop will introduce the various insurance plans that international students need to know, including MSP, GuardMe, and the LSU Health & Dental Plan.
