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 2025 Orientation Events for New Students
| Day | Event | Location | Time |
| Tues, Dec. 10, 2024 | Welcome to Langara Online Orientation (Registration required) |
Zoom | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (PST) |
| Fri, Dec. 13, 2024 |
New International Student Orientation (Registration required) |
Zoom | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PST) |
| Fri, Jan. 3, 2025 | Campus Tours (Registration required) |
In Person A building Main Foyer |
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (PST) |
| Mon Jan 6 - Fri Jan 10, 2025 | Wayfinding | A Building Main Foyer, Bookstore, L Building | 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Wed, Jan 8, 2025 | Department Fair | A Building Main Foyer | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Wed, Jan 15, 2025 | Spring Student Social | LSU Upper Lounge | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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 2025 Orientation Session Descriptions
Welcome to Langara Online Orientation | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Zoom |
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Welcome to Langara connects all new students with the people, tools, resources, and services needed to support a successful transition into your first term at Langara. Register for Welcome to Langara to get familiar with the campus services, hear directly from a Langara instructor about college campus expectations, and find out how you can get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Registration is required. All new Langara students (domestic and international) will receive links to register via email.
Please contact enagement@langara.ca with your questions.
International Student Orientation | Friday, December 13, 2024 | Zoom |
8:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Essential for new international students starting their studies at Langara College. International Student Orientation helps 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.
Registration is required. All new Langara international students will receive a link to register via email. Please contact globalexp@langara.ca with your questions.
Campus Tours | Friday, January 3, 2025 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm | A building Main Foyer
Are you unsure about where to find the cafeteria or the T building? Register for campus tours for a guided introduction to the Langara College campus. Lead by the GO Team (Get Orientated) student volunteers, you'll not only get to know where to go, but you'll hopefully make some new friends along the way. Campus tours will happen rain or shine.
Registration is required. All new Langara students will receive a link to register via email.
Please contact engagement@langara.ca with your questions or if you have any accessiblity concerns.
Wayfinding | Monday, January 6 - Friday, January 10, 2025 | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm | A building Main Foyer, Bookstore, L Building
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 find your classes or give you tips on where the best places are on campus to find coffee/tea, food or even where to relax in-between classes.
Department Fair | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | A building Main Foyer
Are you looking to learn more about the services that are available to you as a Langara Student? Come visit the A Building Main Foyer to meet various departments and learn how they can enhance your Langara College student experience.
Spring Student Social | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | LSU Upper Lounge
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.
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 Pre-arrival Guide
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.