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Academic Video Support Series

Whether you’re starting your first semester at Langara or preparing for graduation and university transfer, our videos offer clear guidance to help you succeed. Explore key support areas designed to make your academic journey smoother and more confident, from planning your schedule to reaching your next milestone.
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Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

Students are expected to adhere to classroom and learning environment guidelines during their time at Langara College. You can read the full list of expectations here.

Find information on policies, rules, and regulations that impact your time at Langara. The office helps students gain greater insight into their decisions and behaviours so every student can learn in a safe, respectful environment. There are also examples of activities that are plagiarism and cheating.

It is good to know your Grade Point Average (GPA) and to understand how it is calculated. Your GP is assessed at the end of each semester on a 4-point scale. Good academic standing means that you have a GPA over 1.50 and you do not have more than one F, N, or U.

  • F = Fail (completed course work but did not meet the minimum expectation
  • N = Incomplete (did not attend class, complete course work, or write the final exam)
  • U = Unsatisfactory (did not pass a class)

For more information on academic standing, visit Registration & Records Resources/Information.

This video has a light-hearted view of what’s considered acceptable and unacceptable.

Academic Probation

Regular Studies students on academic probation who do not achieve the minimum academic standard in their next semester will be placed on academic suspension.

If you are currently on academic suspension, visit Langara Academic Success Centre to learn about additional resources to help you continue your studies.

Group Work

Group work is an assignment or project completed by three or more students collaborating and performing tasks together in order to fulfill course requirements. Most classes will require some form of group work: some group work may be required for a final presentation and project; other group work may be just to work together to discuss a topic or answer a question in class.

Benefits of group work include:

  • Increased individual achievement
  • Interpersonal and intercultural communications skill development
  • Enhanced teamwork skills leading to greater employment opportunities
  • Improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong connections created with other students

Although there are many benefits, many students fear group work, especially if they’ve never done it before. However, being prepared and knowing what to expect will help you overcome your fear.

If you are currently on academic suspension, visit Langara Academic Success Centre to learn about additional resources to help you continue your studies.

FOUR TIPS FOR GROUP WORK:

 

Understand the assignment.

Set roles and responsibilities.

Agree on team expectations.

Maintain regular group communication.

Communicating with Instructors

All instructors have office hours and are required to be in their offices for a certain amount of time every week to help students and provide extra support. This information is available on the course outline you receive in the first week of class. They are expecting to see students and welcome questions about their course so come prepared with specific questions to take advantage of this valuable time.

A few tips when communicating with instructors by email:

  • Include your full name, your student ID number, and the class you are in.
  • Formal email format and be as polite as possible.
  • Allow 3-5 days for a response.
  • Remember that your instructors have many students in their classes.

Langara Return to Learning Course (LRTL)

Are you currently on Academic Suspension? 
It can be very upsetting to be placed on academic suspension, we encourage you to view this experience as an opportunity to develop new approaches to your studies, which will help you be more successful in the future. Langara College has an Academic Standing policy that governs how your academic performance is assessed. The full academic policy is available from Registration & Records.

If this is your first time on academic suspension at Langara College, you are not permitted to register for three consecutive semesters. However, you may be eligible to appeal for early readmission if you choose to successfully complete Langara’s Return to Learning (LRTL) course option. Under this new option, early readmission is not guaranteed, and you will still be required to sit-out for a minimum of one semester while you complete the LRTL course.

Note: If this is not your first time on academic suspension, you are not eligible to appeal for early readmission based on the LRTL course option.

All tasks and assignments are based on a "complete/incomplete" rubric. Achieving complete on all course components is required to achieve the course certificate and submit an appeal.

 

Attend an Information Session

Information sessions are held each semester. When the schedule is confirmed, dates and registration information is posted on the Academic Success Centre website.

Langara Student Success Course (LSSC)

Be prepared for academic life and learn about key supports with this free course.

Access LSSC

Academic Success Centre

Located in the library, you can get help with research, writing and subject tutoring, study skills workshops, and more.
Academic Success Centre

Career Workshops

The Co-op and Career Development Centre offers workshops, resume reviews, interview practice, and guest speakers to help you get a head start on your career. 
Career Workshops

Virtual Learning Support

Virtual Learning Support is where you can get help with academic and online learning tips.

Virtual Learning

Tech Talks

Tech Talks is a series of monthly talks where industry experts share a day in the life of their career, the position and skills required to do their work, and tips for students entering the tech field.
Tech Talks

Featured Videos

Activate Registration: Activation unlocks the date and time you’re pre-assigned to register for courses.

Review Program Curriculum: A program curriculum is the complete set of courses and academic requirements that a student must complete to earn a certificate, associate degree, diploma, degree, or other credential from a college or university.

 

Register For Courses: Registering for courses means officially enrolling in specific classes for an upcoming semester at your college or university.

Diagnostic Tests: Diagnostic tests are assessments used to measure a student's current skills and knowledge to help place them in the appropriate level of courses. 

 

 

Course Attributes: A course attribute is a specific label assigned to a course that indicates how it meets requirements for an associate degree, diploma, or university-transferable general electives.

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