Student Links 2012

The little book of realities.Student LinkS 2012-2013

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Congratulations on becoming a Langara student! Student Links

is your quick guide to services and opportunities available on

campus as well as your rights and responsibilities as a student.

Use this checklist to ensure your start at Langara goes smothly.

Get ready, get set.Pre-SemeSter checkLiSt

2 Pre-SemeSter checkLiSt

4 AcAdemic Life

5 fLexibLe Study deLivery

6 Student ServiceS

8 Student WAyfinder

10 cAmPuS Life

11 cAmPuS ServiceS

12 rightS And reSPonSibiLitieS

13 L AngArA StudentS’ union

14 trAnSPortAtion

Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6 www.langara.bc.ca

uPdAte your contAct informAtionMake sure your contact information

on myLangara is up-to-date and

check your Langara email frequently.

The College uses myLangara to

communicate officially with the

Langara community, especially in

case of emergencies (such as snow

closures).

TIP: Update your contact

information before you get your

U-Pass BC card and student ID.

check imPortAnt dAteSMake sure you check the Registration

Guide and Course Schedule or the

Langara website for upcoming

important dates, such as payment

and class withdrawal deadlines, final

exam period, etc.

get credit for cL ASSeS you’ve ALreAdy tAkenIf you have studied at another

recognized post-secondary school,

completed the International

Baccalaureate Diploma, or passed an

Advanced Placement examination,

you may be eligible for college credit.

For details or additional information,

go to www.bctransferguide.ca or

contact Registrar and Enrolment

Services at 604.323.5241.

TIP: Transfer credits are not

automatically assigned, so make sure

you get the credit you deserve by filling

out a Transfer Credit Request Form

and submitting it to Registrar and

Enrolment Services.

Check with Registrar and Enrolment

Services at 604.323.5241 or the College

website for more information.

PAy your feeSDon’t get dropped from your courses.

Make sure you pay all your fees

before the published semester

deadline. Read the Registration Guide

and Course Schedule available online

for fee payment deadlines.

TIP: Fee deferrals are available to

students who:

• Have been approved for

BC/Canada Student Loans in

advance of the tuition due date

• Are experiencing financial

hardship

• Have been approved for

sponsorship funding

For more information, contact

Financial Aid at 604.323.5376.

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regiSter for neW Student orientAtion

Get prepared for classes by taking

part in this fun and informative

event. Enjoy a FREE BBQ, music,

and entertainment and take the

opportunity to:

• Learn more about life as

a Langara student

• Get info on student services

and resources

• Meet other new students

• Go on a guided campus tour

TIP: In order to attend this event,

you must register online. Make sure

you register early as space is limited.

To register, log on to myLangara and

click on New Student Orientation. You

can then register for the event in the

same way you registered for courses.

teLL your PArentS About PArent orientAtionDo your parents want to learn

more about your transition to

Langara? Have them join us for

an information-packed event to

hear from instructors and current

students, tour the campus, and ease

their minds. To learn more about this

event, go to the College website.

TIP: Make sure they register early

as space is limited. Visit the News &

Events section of the College website

for more information.

get your Student id cArdYour Student ID is your passport to

Langara. It allows you to:

• Access the Langara Library

• Write cheques at the Bookstore

• Take advantage of student

discounts around town

• Access your U-Pass BC card

Your free Student ID can be obtained

via Instructional Media Services

(IMS) located in the southwest corner

of C Building. Check online for

scheduled photo sessions for

the student ID card. Replacement

cards cost $10.

TIP: Before you get your Student ID,

make sure you:

• Pay all of your student fees

• Know your student number

• Bring one piece of photo ID

• Update your contact info

get your u-PASS bc cArdU-Pass BC is a student transit pass

program that gives eligible students

3-zone unlimited access to TransLink

Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services

throughout Metro Vancouver, as

well as discounts on the

West Coast Express.

Eligible students can pick up each

month’s U-Pass BC card from

dispenser machines located around

the campus. You will need to have

your student ID card with magnetic

stripe to access the dispensers.

Check www.langara.bc.ca/upass

for more information and

dispenser locations.

TIP: Before you go to get your U-Pass BC card make

sure you:

• Are enrolled in courses eligible for U-Pass BC

• Pay all of your student fees

• Have been issued a student ID card with

magnetic stripe

get your courSe mAteriALSApproximately six weeks prior to the beginning of the

semester, myLangara will automatically generate a list of

course materials your instructors have chosen for your

classes. Log on to the portal, visit the myCourses tab, and

go to Textbooks. You will have the option to purchase

online and have your materials delivered to you.

Visit the Bookstore’s e-commerce site, myCampus store

(mycampusstore.langara.bc.ca) for:

• Textbooks by department, course, and section

• Reference books

• Langara gear and gifts

• E-books

• Access codes

• Student SWAP (used books classifieds)

Visit the Langara Bookstore, an Apple Authorized Campus

Store, for stationary supplies, bus passes, and all your

Langara course materials needs.

TIP: Avoid line-ups by purchasing your materials online

or by bringing the printable list into the Bookstore the

week before the semester starts. The myCampus Store is

best viewed using a Firefox browser.

get connected

Langara is on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. Get the latest on what’s going on around campus!

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Whatever your educational or career goals

you can earn a variety of credentials at

Langara, such as bachelor’s and associate

degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations.

Here’s what you need to know as you begin

your academic life at Langara.

AcAdemic StAndingTo maintain good academic standing, you must

maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.5

each semester. If your average is less than 1.5, or you

receive more than two failing grades, you will be placed

on Academic Probation and will be advised to contact

the Counselling Department to discuss educational

concerns. For more information, read the Langara

College Academic Standing – Academic Probation and

Suspension Policy on the College website.

checking ProgreSSInterested in comparing your courses with the

graduation requirements of a program? You can do

that through myLangara. Simply go to the Student Main Menu, click on Student Records, and then select

Graduation Evaluation.

TIP: You should apply for graduation through Registrar and

Enrolment Services in the semester you expect to complete

your program. To receive your credential at the annual June

convocation ceremonies, make sure you apply before the

February 1 deadline.

LeArning centreSCheck out one of Langara’s help and

learning centres for free tutoring

and assistance.

For help with Math and Science

courses visit the:

• Biology Help Centre – L357

• Chemistry Help Centre – check

online for location

• Mathematics and Statistics

Activity Centre – C209

• Physics Help Centre – check

online for location

• Computing Science and Info

Systems Help Centre – check

online for location

For help with writing, check out

the Writing Centre. The centre can

help you:

• Improve your writing

• Understand what academic

readers expect

• Develop confidence with your

writing

• Learn to apply structures that

clarify meaning

Resources include: one-on-one

tutorials, handouts prepared by

faculty, reference books, computers,

self-study tools, and small-group

workshops on various topics.

Withdr AWALSIf a course isn’t working out for

you, you can discontinue it by using

myLangara until the withdrawal

deadline. For more information

on withdrawing or withdrawal

deadlines, please see the Registration

Guide and Course Schedule published

each semester.

How do I check my progress?AcAdemic Life

trAnScriPtSNeed an official transcript? You can

order one online through myLangara

or visit Registrar and Enrolment

Services. Fees are posted on the

website. Please allow five working

days for processing.

Visit the Registrar and Enrolment

Services website or call 604.323.5241.

TIP: If you just want an unofficial

transcript, you can print it from your

myLangara account or get it from

Registrar and Enrolment Services.

did you knoW LAngArA ALSo hAS A greAt continuing StudieS dePArtment?

They offer more than 700 courses and 36 certificate programs in a wide variety of creative, technical, health, social, and business subjects. Courses are designed to fit into busy schedules and enable you to achieve your educational, professional, and personal goals. Check the Continuing Studies website or pick up a Continuing Studies catalogue for more information.

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diStAnce LeArningCan’t make it to campus? Do you have an irregular work

or home schedule? Take an online course or choose a

guided independent study option and make the world

your classroom.

Online courses let you interact with instructors and

classmates using the web and Desire 2 Learn (D2L),

Langara’s online course software. To get the full list of

online options, check the Registration Guide and Course

Schedule or visit the College website.

Guided independent study options are offered in some

subject areas such as Chinese, Communications, English,

French, Greek, Latin, Psychology, and Spanish. Please

contact relevant departments for more information.

cooPerAtive educAtionWant to get work experience while attending school?

Consider Co-op. You’ll be able to integrate academic

studies with practical career-related work experience.

You can alternate terms of full-time classroom study with

terms of full-time employment to gain experience in your

field of interest.

For further information, call the Co-operative Education

Office at 604.323.5480.

externAL StudieSEarn credits while travelling to exotic places. External

studies combine the rigours of academic studies with

real-world experience. Earn course credits by taking an

art history tour of Europe or working on a dig with the

Archaeology Field School. For a full list of programs, visit

the College website.

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Starting college is a big step. Langara offers

a range of student services to help you get

the most out of your educational experience.

We’re here to help.

AboriginAL ServiceSFor advocacy with your band, tribe, or sponsoring

agency, or help transitioning to college life, contact the

Services for Aboriginal Students Manager (604.323.5645 or

[email protected]) or make an appointment

with an Aboriginal Liaison Counsellor (604.323.5221)

for confidential educational, personal, and/or

career counselling.

chiLdcAreThe Langara Child Development Centre runs a full-time

inclusive daycare centre for children ages 18 months to

5 years. Priority placement is given to student families.

For more information call 604.323.5535 or visit the

College website.

counSeLLingGet confidential personal, educational, and career

counselling at the Langara Counselling Department.

The department also provides:

• designated counsellors for international students,

students with disabilities, and Aboriginal students

• student success workshops covering a broad range of

topics including study skills, exam preparation, stress

management, procrastination, and career exploration

• information on college programs, courses, and policies

• a self-serve resource center offering online and on-

shelf information related to mental health issues and

career planning

• off-campus referrals

To make an appointment call 604.323.5221, or drop in for

short consultations if it’s an emergency. Counselling is

open Monday through Friday.

diSAbiLity ServiceSTo request accommodations or

services, make an appointment with

Disability Services and provide the

appropriate medical documents.

They can help to arrange support

services on a case-by-case basis.

Requests should be received more

than three months prior to the start

of the semester. Every reasonable

effort will be made to arrange

the requested accommodations

for requests received less than

three months ahead of time, but

availability cannot be guaranteed.

Please call 604.323.5509 to schedule

an appointment. Visit the Disability

Services section of the website

for more information and

important deadlines.

finAnciAL AidThe Financial Aid Department can

help you figure out ways to reduce

financial barriers. They can assist

you with information on bursaries,

scholarships, emergency loans,

grant programs, student loans, work

assistance programs, and various

other financial aid programs.

For more information, visit

the Financial Aid website, call

604.323.5376, or drop by room B113.

heALth ServiceSNeed a health consultation?

Langara College Health Services

provides confidential health

services to the College community.

It provides a full range of care,

including immunizations, Pap tests,

screening for STDs, and affordable

birth control. A psychologist and

psychiatrist are available on a

part-time basis. The clinic is open

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to

12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

For more information, call

604.323.5256 or visit the

College website.

As a full-time student, you have

medical and dental insurance

coverage through the Langara

Students’ Union (LSU). For more info

check out www.ihaveaplan.ca.

Advocacy, support, and assistance.Student ServiceS

WhAt iS ALumni? hoW do i become one?

Complete 30 credits and you’re considered to be alumni. As an alumnus, you’re entitled to a variety of perks and benefits. Visit the Alumni Relations section of the website to get a full listing of benefits, events, and news. Be sure to stay connected!

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informAtion technoLogy (it)For help with on-campus computer

or myLangara issues, contact

Information Technology by using

one of the computer lab phones

and calling local 5999, phoning

604.323.5999, or emailing icshelp@

langara.bc.ca. They manage

computer resources across

the campus.

Visit the IT website for more

info on:

• Accessing the web while on

campus

• Wireless access around campus

• Computer use policies

• Computer labs and lab schedules

• Printing on College printers

inStructionAL mediA ServiceSInstructional Media Services (IMS)

can assist you with student IDs and

production of materials for class

presentations and assignments.

They also offer access to equipment

such as VCRs; slide, film, and video

film projectors; and audiocassette

players for class projects. For more

information, call 604.323.5309,

drop by room C265, or visit the

College website.

internAtionAL educAtionThe International Education

Department (located in Room A107)

can help international students

integrate and adjust to campus

life with a variety of relevant,

innovative, top-quality programs

and support services.

Visit the College website or call

604.323.5023 for more information

about our many IE programs and

services, such as Langara PLUS.

LibrAry The Library has everything you’ll

need to succeed at Langara College,

including a course reserve of books

and articles for your classes, an

extensive DVD collection, vast online

and print collections, and plenty

of online tutorials to help get you

started on your research. Friendly

reference librarians provide research

help in the library by chat, email, text

message, or phone. They can help

you get started on all your projects,

or show you how to find the best

information for your assignments

and courses. The Library also has

beautiful study spaces: group study

and presentation practice rooms,

quiet study areas, and lots of room

to meet your classmates. And with a

Starbucks in our building and a food/

drink-friendly policy, we can help

fuel more than just your mind!

Coming this September our brand

new Learning Commons will open,

taking over much of the Library’s

first floor. It will feature:

• Expanded and enhanced work

spaces and study rooms, for both

group and solo use

• Technology-enhanced tables

where you can plug in and share

content using laptops and mobile

devices

• A flexible tutoring space which integrates the Writing

Centre and peer tutoring offered by various academic

departments

• A redesign of the Check Out and Reference desks, to

streamline the Library’s service points, making your

experience that much easier

In addition, plans are underway to develop a Learning

Commons website to create an all-in-one online resource

for relevant learning services and online tools.

emPLoyment oPPortunitieS And reSourceSThere are on-campus short-term work opportunities and

co-operative education work terms available. Langara

offers a range of services and opportunities including

career counselling and resumé help.

Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP)Short on cash? Many departments at the College are

looking for part-time student help. Contact the Financial

Aid Department to apply for the program.

To qualify, you need to be:

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Enrolled in a minimum of nine credits (or a minimum

of six credits if you have a disability and are registered

with Langara College Disability Services)

• Demonstrating financial need

Returning students must have a cumulative GPA

of 2.0. The program is open to all qualified students.

Contact Financial Aid at 604.323.5376 or visit the College

website for more information.

employment resources• Want to learn how to write effective resumés, network

for employment, and interview for success? Need

to access a job search engine? Visit the Student tab

in myLangara for information and resources. Find

postings for summer employment, part-time jobs for

students, and full-time positions after graduation.

Also, don’t miss the annual Career Fair, which is held on

campus every spring!

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Your compass around campus.Student WAyfinder

c buiLding

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A buiLdingAnthropology Labs

Biology Labs

Cafeteria

Chemistry Labs

Classrooms

Computer Labs

Continuing Studies

Design Formation Studios

Employee Lounge

Faculty Offices

Fine Arts Studios

Flex Food Station

Geography Labs

Homestay

Information Technology (IT)

Information Kiosk

Instructional Media Services (IMS)

International Education

Journalism Labs

Lecture Halls

Meeting Rooms

Newberry Hall

Nursing Labs

On the Go

Photo-Imaging Labs

Physics Labs

Publishing Labs

Quiznos

Security

Services for Aboriginal Students

Studio 58

The Gathering Space

Tim Hortons

Triple O’s

Wild Greens

Wireless Internet

2-Mato’s

b buiLdingBuilding Services

Classrooms

Computer Labs

Counselling

Deans’ Offices

Disability Services

Division Chair Offices

Facilities

Purchasing

Faculty Offices

Finance

Financial Aid

Health Services

Human Resources

Lockers

Meeting Rooms

Reception Office

Registrar and Enrolment Services

Student Accounts

U-Pass BC Office

Wireless Internet

c buiLdingAdvanced Education Media Acquisition Centre

BC College and Institute Library Services

Boardroom

Bookstore

Classrooms

College Board

Communications and Marketing

Computer Labs

Co-operative Education

Education Technology Centre

Institutional Research

Langara VOLT

Math/Stats Activity Centre

Meeting Rooms

Multi-Purpose Room

President’s Office

The HUB Student Engagement Centre

Vice-President Academic and Provost’s Office

Vice-President of Administration and Finance’s Office

Wireless Internet

Writing Centre

dAycAre Outdoor Playgrounds

Playrooms

Resource Room

gymnASium Changing Rooms

G103 and G109 Classrooms

Gymnasium

Lockers

Showers

Libr AryClassrooms

Computer Labs

Learning Commons

Library

Media Rooms

Meeting Rooms

Private Group Study Areas

Starbucks

Study Spaces

Wireless Internet

StudentS’ union buiLdingAccounting Services

Bicycle Repair Shop

Binding and Faxing Services

Dave Pearson Native Student Centre

Duke’s Gourmet Cookies & Cappuccino

Jumper Cables

Kitchenette

Langara Café

Langara Students’ Union Office (LSU)

Lockers

LSU Health and Dental Plan

Ombudsperson

Student Lounge Space

Wireless Internet

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AthLeticSLooking for something competitive? Langara’s varsity

teams, the Falcons, have racked up an impressive

number of titles over the last four decades in men’s

and women’s badminton, basketball, and soccer. Try

out for a spot on one of the teams or cheer them on

by catching a game.

Contact the Athletics Department at 604.323.5421 or visit

www.langara.bc.ca/athletics for more information.

intrAmur AL SPortSInto sports? Whether you’re looking for a recreational

activity or a more competitive intercollegiate experience,

visit the Langara Athletics and Intramurals Department

in room G008 in the Gym for info. Basketball, badminton ,

tennis, indoor soccer, etc., are the available activities and

vary from semester to semester. It’s a great way to meet

new people, relax, and get some exercise.

Suggestions are always welcome. For more information,

check www.langara.bc.ca/athletics.

the hubThe new Student Engagement Centre, otherwise known

as the HUB, is a one-stop shop for access to Co-operative

Education opportunities, volunteering through the

Langara VOLT Program, clubs, workshops and academic

help centres, and cross-campus activites and resources.

The HUB is the starting point for orientation of new

students and their parents to Langara College. Located

near the Bookstore, the HUB is open from 8:30 am to

5:30 pm weekdays.

governAnceWant to make an impact on

the College? Become a student

representative on the Langara Board

of Governors, which is responsible

for the strategic direction and

management of the College. You can

also become a student representative

on the Education Council, which is

responsible for policies concerning

student evaluation, withdrawal,

academic standing, appeals,

grading, awards for excellence, and

curriculum content. Elections are

held every semester (concurrently

with the elections for the Langara

Students’ Union).

Student representative positions

on Langara Council, which

is responsible for making

recommendations to the President

regarding the development of College

policy, procedure, and practices, are

appointed by the Langara Students’

Union. For more information, contact

Registrar and Enrolment Services.

Fun things to do on campus.cAmPuS Life

L AngArA voLt Convert your energy to a good

cause. Langara’s VOLT program

provides students with volunteer

opportunities for a variety of

organizations. It’s a great way

to make new connections, learn

new skills, gain experience, and

give back to the community.

Student cLubSClubs are a great way to meet new

people. For a full list of clubs, please

contact the Office of the Dean of

Student Services or view the list

online through myLangara.

Studio 58Studio 58, Langara’s professional

theatre training program, presents

four full-length plays and two “Risky

Nights” projects between October

and April each year. Take advantage

of the student pricing or one of the

FREE preview performances and

check out a show. Contact Studio 58

at 604.323.5227 for details.



Other life essentials.cAmPuS ServiceS

bAnkingAutomated Teller Machines (ATM)

are located in the main lobby

of A Building and the LSU.

emergencieS Make sure to familiarize yourself

with the evacuation routes posted

in each classroom. If you experience

or encounter an emergency, use one

of the “panic buttons” strategically

located around the campus or

call local 4444 or 604.323.5270

for assistance.

In case of emergency, you’ll hear a

two-stage alarm:

• Warning bells (slow beat - 20

rings/minute) means prepare to

evacuate

• Continuous ringing means leave

the building immediately

SecurityLangara College is concerned

about the safety and security of

everyone on campus. The Security

Office is centrally located across

from the Bookstore.

In case of emergency, please call:

• Local 4444 from any inside phone

• 604.323.5270 (during office hours)

• 604.562.1011 (outside office hours)

In addition to responding to

emergencies, Campus Security

also provides an evening safe-walk

service and publishes the Langara

College Personal Safety Guide.

For more information, go to Campus

& Facilities on the College website.

Printing & PhotocoPyingCopy card operated self-service laser

printers are located throughout the

campus. Printer copy cards may be

purchased in the Library or from a

dispensing machine across from the

cafeteria in A Building.

Photocopiers are also available

throughout the campus. Photocopies

are 10¢ per page with a copy card or

15¢ per page when using coins.

food ServiceSAre you hungry? You have several

great choices:

Cafeteria in A Building

• Tim Hortons

• Quiznos

• Triple O’s

• 2-Mato’s (pizza, pasta, and panini

sandwiches)

• Flex Food Station

• Wild Greens

• On the Go

Library

• Starbucks (also serves hot

breakfast and lunch sandwiches)

Students’ Union Building

• Duke’s Gourmet Cookies and

Cappuccino

• Langara Café

Bookstore in C Building

• Snacks

Vending machines are located

throughout the campus.

LockerSNeed somewhere to store your stuff? Both the gym and

the Langara Students’ Union rent lockers for a minimal

fee on a semester-by-semester basis. Space is limited so

make your request as early as possible.

gymGym locker rental includes towel service. Rental is on

a semester-by-semester basis. Please see the Facilities

Assistant in the gym equipment room for details.

Langara Students’ unionLockers can be rented on the first day of classes. A large

locker rents for $17.96 per semester and a half locker

rents for $16.84. These fees include a $9 deposit which

will be refunded before the last day of final exams in

each semester.

LoSt And foundLost something on campus? Check the Lost and Found

at the Information Kiosk, located in the main lobby of

A Building. Unclaimed items are held for one semester.

For more info, call 604.323.5686.

WhAt’S hAPPening Around cAmPuS?

There’s always something going on around campus. For up-to-date event information, visit the College website, myLangara, the “Langara This Week” bulletin information posted around campus, or connect to us via social media.

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As a Langara student, it is your responsibility

to be familiar with and abide by the policies

and procedures outlined in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule, in the Langara

College Calendar, and on the College website.

Here’s a quick look at some of your basic

rights and responsibilities.

rightShuman rightsYour rights are important. We are committed to the

principle that all members of the College community

have the right to work and study in an environment that

is free from discrimination and harassment. The College

prohibits discrimination based on the criteria listed in the

BC Human Rights Code.

religious holidaysDo you require special consideration for holy days? Make

sure you inform your instructor at least two weeks in

advance of any alternate arrangements that you might need.

reSPonSibiLitieSAttendanceYou’re expected to attend all classes, lectures, laboratories,

workshops, practicums, and seminars. Irregular attendance

may result in your exclusion from classes. If absence is due to

illness, you may be asked to submit medical documentation.

conductLangara College is committed to creating an environment

that promotes scholarly activity. We achieve this by

working together to create a community characterized by

civility, diversity, free inquiry, and mutual respect.

copyrightLangara College complies fully with copyright legislation.

To learn more about how copyright affects you, read the

Library’s Copyright Guide available on the Library website.

PlagiarismDon’t plagiarize. The intentional or unintentional

presentation of another’s words, images, and/or ideas as if

they were your own is a serious breach of College policy.

What are my rights and responsibilities?rightS And reSPonSibiLitieS



As a regular studies student, you are

automatically a member of the Langara

Students’ Union (LSU). Your membership

dues entitle you to vote in the LSU Board of

Directors elections held each semester, health

and dental care, a U-Pass BC card*, as well as

other important services.

For more information on the LSU, contact

604.324.3881 or visit the LSU offices in the

Students’ Union Building.

regular Students’ union building hours

Mon-Thu 7:30 am to 7:00 pm

Fri 7:30 am to 4:40 pm

Summer Students’ union building hours



LSu office hours



*Some exceptions apply. See the college website for more information.

LSu ServiceSNeed advocacy help or access to

office equipment? The LSU offers

a variety of services including

free public phones, report binding,

photocopying, faxing, use of office

equipment, independent vendors,

constituency centres, volunteer

opportunities, student agendas,

microwaves, locker rentals, bike

locks, bike repair shop, jumper cables,

help with tax returns, and ombuds

services.

heALth And dentAL PL AnAs a full-time (9 or more credits)

Langara student, you are entitled

to health and dental insurance

coverage. It’s part of the mandatory

LSU StudentCare plan. Start in

September and you are automatically

enrolled in the plan. If you’re

planning for a January or May start,

you will need to sign up for the plan

at www.ihaveaplan.ca.

Make sure you pay your plan fees

before the fee payment deadline to

avoid being dropped from classes.

All fees should be directly paid to

Langara. For more information,

including opt-out criteria, contact

StudentCare at 1.866.369.8796 or visit

www.ihaveaplan.ca.

Student power.LAngArA StudentS’ union

u-PASS bc Progr AmNeed cheap transportation? The LSU

is proud to present the U-Pass BC

Program for all of our members who

are enrolled in at least one eligible

on-campus course. With a U-Pass

BC, you get unlimited access to

TransLink Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus

services throughout the Metro

Vancouver area, as well as discounts

on the West Coast Express.

The program is mandatory for all

members of the LSU who meet

eligibility criteria. The U-Pass BC

fee is automatically added to your

registration fees and must be paid

in full before the fee deadline.

Exemptions may be granted if

exemption requirements are

met and the necessary

documentation is submitted by

the exemption deadline.

For more information on the

U-Pass BC Program, eligibility

criteria, terms of use and

exemption information, please

visit www.langara.bc.ca/upass or

contact the U-Pass Coordinator at

[email protected].

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Getting here.trAnSPortAtion

PubLic trAnSPortAtionGet the most out of public transit by using your U-Pass

BC card. It’s the most economical way to get to campus

and around town.

The campus is accessible via the following bus/SkyTrain

routes:

routes

Canada Line SkyTrain

Langara-49th Station (at Cambie & 49th Avenue)

#49 Metrotown Station/UBC

Runs along 49th Avenue

#15 Cambie Street/Downtown

Runs along Cambie Street

#3 Main Street/Downtown

Runs along Main Street

bike routeSIs biking more your thing? Check

out the Ridgeway Greenway (37th

Avenue) or Ontario Bikeway. With

special cyclist-priority crosswalks

and speed controlled intersections

they’re a convenient, healthy, and

safe way to get to class.

There are bicycle racks all over

campus but if you want something

more secure, the campus also offers

a locked bicycle cage. The cage is

located in the underground parking

beneath the Library/Classroom

Building. Entrance is on the south

side of the campus. The location is

near the gym and offers easy access

to showers and rental lockers.

Got a flat? There are compressed

air hose stations located near

the locked bicycle cage in the

underground parking, as well as

the exterior wall of the LSU

building next to the daycare.

be cArefuL if you PArk off-cAmPuS

There is a five-block “Resident Only Parking” zone around the campus. Parking in front of a private residence may result in a City of Vancouver parking violation.

cArPooLingLooking to save some gas money

and decrease your carbon footprint?

Why not carpool? You could qualify

for a dedicated carpool parking

spot close to the campus entrance.

For more information, contact the

Facilities Department. To find a

carpool opportunity, visit the

College website.

PArkingRemember your stall number. The

College parking lot operates on a

pay-by-stall basis. To pay you’ll need

to enter your stall number at any

parking pay station located around

campus, select the desired parking

rate options, and follow the onscreen

instructions. Payments can be made

by coin or by credit card.

If you’re looking for a more weather

protected spot to park your car,

there’s underground parking beneath

the Library/Classroom Building.

For more information on parking

around campus, pick up a brochure

from the Info Kiosk, the Security

Office, or the Library.

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Langara Campus

contActSAthletics & Intramurals 604.323.5682

Bookstore 604.323.5525

Child Development Centre (Daycare) 604.323.5535

Computer Access 604.323.5999

Continuing Studies 604.323.5322

Co-operative Education 604.323.5480

Counselling 604.323.5221

Disability Services 604.323.5509

Emergency/First Aid 604.323.4444

Financial Aid 604.323.5376

General Information 604.323.5686

Health Services 604.323.5256

Human Rights 604.323.5640

Instructional Media Services 604.323.5309

International Education 604.323.5023

Langara VOLT 604.323.5700

Library 604.323.5462

Lost and Found 604.323.5686

LSU Health and Dental Plan 1.866.369.8796

Main College Switchboard 604.323.5511

Math & Stats Activity Centre 604.323.5583

Parking 1.866.277.5501

Registrar’s Office 604.323.5241

Safe Walk 604.562.1011

Security 604.323.5270

Security (outside office hours) 604.562.1011

Services for Aboriginal Students 604.323.5645

Student Photo ID 604.323.5309

Students’ Union 604.324.3881

Studio 58 604.323.5652

The HUB - Student Engagement Centre 604.328.5091

Transfer Credit 604.323.5241

Transcripts 604.323.5241

U-Pass BC 604.323.5775

Writing Centre 604.323.5938

SociAL mediAFacebook facebook.com/langaracollege

Flickr flickr.com/langaracollege

Twitter twitter.com/langaracollege

YouTube youtube.com/langaracollege

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This is not just a college. It’s a springboard. It’s a catalyst. It’s conversations as well as lectures. Students instead of numbers. A compass to help you navigate the great beyond. It’s not the start, or the finish. It’s a makeover for your mind. This is Langara. The college of higher learning.

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