Welcome New Students! Your Student Experience starts here!

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Congratulations on your decision to attend snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College.

We want all new students to feel supported, connected and prepared for the academic journey ahead. Get a head start on your first semester at Langara by checking out the resources below.

Pre-Orientation On Demand

In addition to providing in-person and online orientation programming, we are pleased to provide you with access to some key resources so that you can begin your orientation journey at your own pace.

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Learn more about the diverse range of services and supports available to you so that you can get the most out of your College experience. 

Video timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:03 Transportation

3:08 Registrar & Enrolment Servics

4:48 Indigenous Education and Services

6:28 Co-op & Career Development

7:58 Athletics

8:53 Health Services

10:50 Accessibility Services

12:41 Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

14:54 Student Engagement

16:08 Langara Students' Union

Engage

Prepare yourself for a successful first semester by getting set up to learn.

There are a few important things you need to do to get set up before classes begin.

 

Check out the IT Guide for New Students 

 

Visit the Student Accounts and Resouces page and ...

Your parents and supporters play an important role in your success as a student. The next parent and supporter orientation session is scheduled for Fall 2023 (Aug 21). In the meantime, there is plenty of information available to learn how to support you during your transition to college.

Click here to access tips and resources for Parents and Supporters >>

Familiarize yourself with the campus before you arrive. Learn more about what the campus looks like and let you know about some of the helpful services available.

Looking for a classroom, lecture theatre of service area? Download a campus map from Langara's Campus & Facilities webpage.

Langara. Campus & Facilities: Campus Maps

Langara Student Engagement also hosts Campus tours during New Student Orientation and the first week of each semester. To view the schedule, or to register, visit: Langara. The Hub: Back to School: Orientation

 

 

The Langara Safe App is a free mobile safety app that can be used while on Langara’s main campus. We have a number of campus safety and security services available, and the app gives you direct access to campus safety resources and emergency tools quickly and virtually. 

 

Get important safety information, contacts, maps, and procedures in one place. 

  • 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. 

Download the new Langara Safe app, and have safety resources with you at all times. The Langara Safe app is available for download from the Apple iTunes or Google Play store. 

Starting college is a big step and the transition from high school to post-secondary or returning to study after some time away can be challenging. The Langara Student Success Course (LSSC) prepares you for academic life at Langara and introduces you to key supports available on campus and online.

This free non-credit course will help you become more familiar with the College classroom, effective study techniques, time management skills, and much more.

Learn more about the LSSC >>

Are you an international student?

The i-Guide Mentorship Program matches current students with new international students during their first semester at Langara College.

 

To learn more about the i-Guide program, visit the Langara Global Community page >>

Explore

College life is more than taking courses. Check out the different programs, events and activities you can get involved in outside of the classroom where you can make friends, build skills and creating lasting memories.

Want to know what's happening on campus? Check on the Langara Events Calendar and bookmark it so that you can stay up-to-date.

Go Falcons! The Langara varsity program supports four teams competing in two sports; women's and men's soccer and women's and men's basketball. Langara is a member of the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST),

Whether you're a competitve athlete who wants to try out for a team, or a sports fan who loves cheering their team on from the sidelines or bleachers, we are all, Falcons. Fly!

 

Langara Falcons Competition Schedule & Results 

Women's Basketball

Men's Basketball

Women's Soccer

Men's Soccer

 

 

Getting involved in a Student Club can help you build skills, meet new people, have fun and engage with the campus community.

Clubs Day is held in the Fall and Spring semester. 


Fall Clubs Day
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00am-3:00pm
A Building Main Foyer

View the current list of active, official Langara Student clubs >>

A Building

  • Cafeteria
  • Tim Hortons
  • Triple O's

L Building

  • Starbucks

S Building

T Building

  • Subway

 

The VOLT Volunteer Fair is a one-day, in-person event held in the Fall and Spring semesters.

By attending this event, you can connect, engage, and explore a variety of volunteering opportunities so that you can learn new skills, gain experience, and give back to the community.

 

Learn more about the VOLT Volunteer Fair >>

Did you know, that since the VOLT Student Volunteer program was launched in 2010, Langara students have contributed over 119,000 volunteer hours.  Join the VOLT program and be a part of a community made up of changemakers, ambassadors, and community advocates who are making a difference at Langara and beyond.

 

Fall VOLT Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
11:30am-3:30pm
A Building Main Foyer

 

Learn more about the VOLT Student Volunteer program >>

Day: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Langara Student Union (LSU) Upper Lounge >>

Drop-in, no registration required.
Join Langara Global and the Office for Student Engagement team in the LSU Upper Lounge to meet other students, faculty, and staff from snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College. Open to all Langara students –international, Indigenous, and domestic, Regular Studies and Continuing Studies! Play some games, enter to win prizes, and get to know your Langara community. Light refreshments will be served. 



Learn fundamental skills and get valuable tips carefully tailored to improve your productivity and results during your time at Langara and for your future workplace experience.

Learn more at Student Success Workshops >>

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We have you covered. Here's some answers to some frequently asked questions.

To apply for a Langara student photo ID card, you must be a current student enrolled in Regular Studies courses or eligible Continuing Studies courses. If you're a Continuing Studies student, you may need to wait until your first day of classes to get your ID card.

 

To apply for a Student ID Card, click on the "Request Student ID Card/Clinical Badge" button on the IT Services Knowledgebase website.

 

Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Depending on the volume of requests, it can take up to two weeks for your application to be processed. Notifications about your application will be sent to your Langara email account. Please make sure to check you Langara email regularly.

 

The Student Engagement Office (the HUB) – Located in A Building, next to the security office.

 

You can also check out the Hub Website here >>

Academic Support

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Academic Success Centre >> is 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. All services are free and available to Langara students.

Your Semester Course and Exam Schedule can be found in the Student Information System >>.

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's Campus Maps Page >> is a great tool to help you navigate campus.  You can view the whole campus, or individual buildings (including each floor)

 

 

The Student Engagement Office (the HUB) – Located in A Building, next to the security office.

 

You can also check out the Hub Website here >>

Safe Walk >> is a service provided by the Security office. If you require an escort to another building, your vehicle, or a bus stop, please contact Security Services and a security officer will meet you at your current location to escort you.

 

The number to request a Safe Walk is listed on your Student ID Card.

Parking & Transportation

Langara College is a community college, located in the middle of a residential neighbourhood with limited parking. We encourage you to carpool, take transit, ride your bike or walk to Langara.

To learn more about the following:

  • How to get your U-Pass
  • How to link and load your U-Pass online
  • How to use your U-Pass BC 

Visit: Langara. Student Services: U-Pass BC: Using Your Pass

You can buy a compass card at the bookstore. Once you have a Compass Card, you can login at UPass BC with your Langara credentials.

After that, you will be able to request monthly transportation services of BC. You do not need to load money because it is already included in your tuition fees. 

Make sure to request your U-Pass BC as early as possible and before the end of the month, as it may take up to 24 hours to take effect!

More details, please visit Student Services: UPass BC.

Technology

Here is a list of what you need to get ready for your studies as well as resources you may find helpful.

All students must activate their Computer User ID (CUID) before they can access Brightspace (the online course platform) and use their Langara Office 365 email account. Brightspace is also commonly referred to as D2L.

 

Visit Langara’s IT Knowledge Base to activate your Computer User ID.

Before you can access your Langara student email account, access email or connect to Wi-Fi, you need to Activate your Computer User ID (CUID).

 

For information on activating your Computer User ID, visit the IT Knowledgebase website, located here >>. Click on the “Computer User ID” tab.

 

  • IT Help Desk – Located in the Library (L Building) next to the front desk
  • Ask IT >> – Located on the Langara Website (provides remote support)