Orientation

Participate in Orientation activities to make friends, ask questions, and start creating memories at Langara.

Our amazing community is made up of engaged students, expert faculty, dedicated employees – and now you! We want you to feel confident about starting your first semester at Langara and have prepared events, and resources to get you started on your path to your first day of classes.

Orientation Events and Activities

Orientation events connect new students with the people, tools, services and resources they need to support a successful transition into their first semester at Langara. Whether you're a domestic student or new to Canada, coming straight from high school or returning to school after some time off, we encourage you to attend Orientation sessions so that you can great start on your Langara journey.

Spring 2024 Orientation and Back-to-School Events

Questions about Orientation for New Students?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page >> for answers to some of the common Orientation questions. Such as, "Which Orientation events are right for me?" 

Spring 2024 Orientation Session Descriptions

Welcome to Langara Online

Welcome to Langara (W2L) connects all new students (domestic and international) with the people, tools, resources, and services needed to support a successful transition into Langara. Register to attend Welcome to Langara online to learn more about expectations in the classroom, what to expect in the first semester, where to access support and resources to support you social, academic, physical, and mental wellbeing, and hear from current students about a day in the life of a student at Langara.  

International Student Orientation (Online)
International Student Orientation (ISO) is essential for new international students starting their studies at Langara College. ISO help you understand some of the cultural and academic differences you may encounter in your classes, navigate your immigration and health responsibilities, and introduce you to what services and support Langara Global can provide for you.

Campus Tours

Have you been wondering how you’ll be able to find your classroom or other key locations on campus? What about how to read your course schedule? By registering for a 45-minute guided campus tour, you can join other new-to-Langara students in learning how to navigate campus while making friends and connections along the way. Campus tours are led by Langara College’s GO Team volunteers who are trained to help you feel more at ease as you start your first semester.

Langara School of Management - Post Degree Diploma Orientation

Welcome to the PDD program! We invite you to watch our PDD Orientation video. We want to help you successfully embark on your studies. Whether you are in Business Administration, Marketing Management, or Accounting concentrations of the PDD program, the PDD Orientation video will provide you with program requirements, tips for success, and handy resources that will guide you through your program.

Langara School of Management - LSM BBA/Diploma Orientation
Welcome to the Langara School of Management! We invite you to watch or BBA/Diploma Orientation video. We want to help you successfully embark on your studies. The BBA/Diploma Orientation video will provide you with program requirements, tips for success, and handy resources that will guide you through your program.  

Spring Student Social

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 new 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. 

Wayfinding

Feeling a bit lost on your first few days at Langara? Come to the A Building Main Foyer and look out for our GO Team student volunteers wearing orange VOLT t-shirts. GO team volunteers will be available to answer your questions, identify relevant services, help you found your classes or give you tips on where the best places are on campus to find coffee/tea, food or where to relax in-between classes. 

Are you an International Student?

Langara Global has developed key resources to support new international students in transitioning into your first semester.

Prepare for your arrival with this checklist.

Take a look at the resources available on the International Orientation Resource page.

Want to get an inside look at Orientation ahead of time? Check out our Flickr account to see past Orientation events.
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