Academic Support

There are wide variety of resources available to Langara students to help you be successful during your time with us. While not exhaustive, the following provides a high-level summary of some key academic services and supports that you should learn about.

Video Series

Are you a new student looking for guidance about how to set yourself up with classes for your first semester? Perhaps you’re nearing the end of your studies at Langara but need help getting ready for graduation or planning your next chapter at university? These Academic Support Series videos help breakdown some key areas of support for students at Langara College.

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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.

Video Series

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

Langara Return to Learning Course (LRTL)

Langara Student Success Course (LSSC)

Academic Success Centre

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Virtual Learning Support

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