Student Links 2012 by Langara College

The little book of realities. Student Links 2012-2013

Get ready, get set. Pre-semester checklist

Pre-semester checklist

Academic Life

5 Flexible study delivery 6

Student Services

Student Wayfinder

10 Ca mpus Life 11 Ca mpus services 12 Rights and Responsibilities 13 L angar a Students’ union 14 Tr ansportation

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.

Update your contact

TIP: Transfer credits are not

inform ation

automatically assigned, so make sure

Make sure your contact information

you get the credit you deserve by filling

on myLangara is up-to-date and

out a Transfer Credit Request Form

check your Langara email frequently.

and submitting it to Registrar and

The College uses myLangara to

Enrolment Services.

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 Dates Make sure you check the Registration Guide and Course Schedule or the

Check with Registrar and Enrolment Services at 604.323.5241 or the College website for more information. paY your fees Don’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.

Langara website for upcoming

TIP: Fee deferrals are available to

important dates, such as payment

students who:

and class withdrawal deadlines, final exam period, etc.

• Have been approved for BC/Canada Student Loans in advance of the tuition due date

get credit for classes you’ve already taken If 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,

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go to www.bctransferguide.ca or contact Registrar and Enrolment Services at 604.323.5241.

• Are experiencing financial hardship • Have been approved for sponsorship funding

For more information, contact Financial Aid at 604.323.5376.

get your Student ID CARD

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

Orientation

Your Student ID is your passport to

sure you:

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

Langara. It allows you to:

• Pay all of your student fees

• Write cheques at the Bookstore

• Have been issued a student ID card with

• Take advantage of student • 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

• Go on a guided campus tour

scheduled photo sessions for

you must register online. Make sure

magnetic stripe

discounts around town

• Meet other new students

TIP: In order to attend this event,

• Are enrolled in courses eligible for U-Pass BC

• Access the Langara Library

the student ID card. Replacement cards cost $10.

you register early as space is limited.

TIP: Before you get your Student ID,

To register, log on to myLangara and

make sure you:

click on New Student Orientation. You

• Pay all of your student fees

can then register for the event in the

• Know your student number

same way you registered for courses.

• Bring one piece of photo ID • Update your contact info

Tell your parents about

get your course m aterialS Approximately 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)

parent orientation

get your U-Pass BC Card

Visit the Langara Bookstore, an Apple Authorized Campus

Do your parents want to learn

U-Pass BC is a student transit pass

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

more about your transition to

program that gives eligible students

Langara course materials needs.

Langara? Have them join us for

3-zone unlimited access to TransLink

an information-packed event to

Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services

hear from instructors and current

throughout Metro Vancouver, as

students, tour the campus, and ease

well as discounts on the

their minds. To learn more about this

West Coast Express.

event, go to the College website.

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.

Eligible students can pick up each

TIP: Make sure they register early

month’s U-Pass BC card from

as space is limited. Visit the News &

dispenser machines located around

Events section of the College website

the campus. You will need to have

for more information.

your student ID card with magnetic stripe to access the dispensers. Check www.langara.bc.ca/upass for more information and dispenser locations.

Get Connected

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

The College of Higher Learning.

How do I check my progress? Academic Life

Whatever your educational or career goals

Learning Centres

Tr anscripts

you can earn a variety of credentials at

Check out one of Langara’s help and

Need an official transcript? You can

learning centres for free tutoring

order one online through myLangara

and assistance.

or visit Registrar and Enrolment

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 Standing To 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

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

Suspension Policy on the College website.

the Writing Centre. The centre can help you:

Checking Progress

• Improve your writing

Interested in comparing your courses with the

• Understand what academic

Main Menu, click on Student Records, and then select Graduation Evaluation.

readers expect • Develop confidence with your writing • Learn to apply structures that clarify meaning

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.

Resources include: one-on-one tutorials, handouts prepared by faculty, reference books, computers, self-study tools, and small-group workshops on various topics. Withdr awals If 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.

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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.

online for location

For help with writing, check out

that through myLangara. Simply go to the Student

website. Please allow five working

Systems Help Centre – check

College Academic Standing – Academic Probation and

graduation requirements of a program? You can do

Services. Fees are posted on the

Did you know L angar a 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.

Study options. Flexible study delivery

Distance Learning Can’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. Cooper ative Education Want 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 Studies Earn 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.

The College of Higher Learning.

Advocacy, support, and assistance. Student Services

Starting college is a big step. Langara offers

Disabilit y Services

Health Services

a range of student services to help you get

To request accommodations or

Need a health consultation?

services, make an appointment with

Langara College Health Services

Disability Services and provide the

provides confidential health

appropriate medical documents.

services to the College community.

They can help to arrange support

It provides a full range of care,

services on a case-by-case basis.

including immunizations, Pap tests,

the most out of your educational experience. We’re here to help. Aboriginal Services For advocacy with your band, tribe, or sponsoring

Requests should be received more

agency, or help transitioning to college life, contact the

than three months prior to the start

Services for Aboriginal Students Manager (604.323.5645 or

of the semester. Every reasonable

aboriginal@langara.bc.ca) or make an appointment

effort will be made to arrange

with an Aboriginal Liaison Counsellor (604.323.5221)

the requested accommodations

for confidential educational, personal, and/or

for requests received less than

career counselling.

three months ahead of time, but availability cannot be guaranteed.

Childcare The 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. Counselling Get 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

Please call 604.323.5509 to schedule an appointment. Visit the Disability Services section of the website for more information and important deadlines.

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

• 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.

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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.

Financial Aid

• a self-serve resource center offering online and oncareer planning

birth control. A psychologist and

The Financial Aid Department can

• information on college programs, courses, and policies shelf information related to mental health issues and

screening for STDs, and affordable

604.323.5376, or drop by room B113.

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!

Inform ation Technology (IT)

International Education

For help with on-campus computer

The International Education

or myLangara issues, contact

Department (located in Room A107)

Information Technology by using

can help international students

one of the computer lab phones

integrate and adjust to campus

streamline the Library’s service points, making your

and calling local 5999, phoning

life with a variety of relevant,

experience that much easier

604.323.5999, or emailing icshelp@

innovative, top-quality programs

langara.bc.ca. They manage

and support services.

computer resources across the campus.

Visit the College website or call

• 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

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.

604.323.5023 for more information

Visit the IT website for more

about our many IE programs and

employment opportunities and Resources

info on:

services, such as Langara PLUS.

There are on-campus short-term work opportunities and co-operative education work terms available. Langara

• Accessing the web while on

Libr ary

offers a range of services and opportunities including

• Wireless access around campus

The Library has everything you’ll

career counselling and resumé help.

• Computer use policies

need to succeed at Langara College,

• Computer labs and lab schedules

including a course reserve of books

• Printing on College printers

and articles for your classes, an

campus

extensive DVD collection, vast online

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.

Instructional Media Services

and print collections, and plenty

Instructional Media Services (IMS)

of online tutorials to help get you

can assist you with student IDs and

started on your research. Friendly

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident

production of materials for class

reference librarians provide research

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

presentations and assignments.

help in the library by chat, email, text

They also offer access to equipment

message, or phone. They can help

such as VCRs; slide, film, and video

you get started on all your projects,

film projectors; and audiocassette

or show you how to find the best

players for class projects. For more

information for your assignments

information, call 604.323.5309,

and courses. The Library also has

drop by room C265, or visit the

beautiful study spaces: group study

Contact Financial Aid at 604.323.5376 or visit the College

College website.

and presentation practice rooms,

website for more information.

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!

To qualify, you need to be:

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.

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

Coming this September our brand

postings for summer employment, part-time jobs for

new Learning Commons will open,

students, and full-time positions after graduation.

taking over much of the Library’s first floor. It will feature: • Expanded and enhanced work

Also, don’t miss the annual Career Fair, which is held on campus every spring!

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

The College of Higher Learning.

Your compass around campus. Student Wayfinder

C Building

Libr ary

Gymnasium

Dayc are

B Building

C Building

Daycare

Anthropology Labs

A Building Quiznos

Building Services

Biology Labs

Security

Classrooms

Advanced Education Media Acquisition Centre

Outdoor Playgrounds

Students’ Union Building Accounting Services

Playrooms

Bicycle Repair Shop

Resource Room

Binding and Faxing Services

Computer Labs

Chemistry Labs

Services for Aboriginal Students

Classrooms

Studio 58

Deans’ Offices

BC College and Institute Library Services

Computer Labs

The Gathering Space

Disability Services

Boardroom

Continuing Studies

Tim Hortons

Gymnasium Changing Rooms

Triple O’s

Division Chair Offices

Bookstore

Design Formation Studios

Classrooms

Wild Greens

Facilities

College Board

G103 and G109 Classrooms

Employee Lounge

Wireless Internet

Purchasing

Gymnasium

Kitchenette

Faculty Offices

2-Mato’s

Faculty Offices

Communications and Marketing

Lockers

Langara Café

Fine Arts Studios

Finance

Computer Labs

Showers

Flex Food Station

Financial Aid

Langara Students’ Union Office (LSU)

Geography Labs

Health Services

Co-operative Education

Human Resources

Libr ary

Lockers

Homestay Information Technology (IT)

Lockers

Information Kiosk

Institutional Research

Computer Labs

Meeting Rooms Reception Office

Instructional Media Services (IMS)

Langara Volt

Library

Registrar and Enrolment Services

Media Rooms

International Education

Math/Stats Activity Centre

Student Accounts

Meeting Rooms

U-Pass BC Office

Multi-Purpose Room

Private Group Study Areas

Wireless Internet

President’s Office

Starbucks

The Hub Student Engagement Centre

Study Spaces

Cafeteria

Journalism Labs Lecture Halls Meeting Rooms Newberry Hall Nursing Labs On the Go Photo-Imaging Labs Physics Labs Publishing Labs

Counselling

Education Technology Centre

Vice-President Academic and Provost’s Office Vice-President of Administration and Finance’s Office Wireless Internet Writing Centre

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Classrooms Learning Commons

Meeting Rooms

Wireless Internet

Dave Pearson Native Student Centre Duke’s Gourmet Cookies & Cappuccino Jumper Cables

LSU Health and Dental Plan Ombudsperson Student Lounge Space Wireless Internet

A building B Building

Students’ Union Building

49th AVENUE

BUS STOP

B B

CAMPUS SECURITY

YMCA

GYMNASIUM LEARNING COMMONS

PARKING

BOOK STORE

DAYCARE

COLLEGE MAIN ENTRANCE

THE HUB

EMPLOYEE PARKING

A S

STUDENTS’ UNION

LIBRARY AND UNDERGROUND PARKADE

ONTARIO STREET

PARKING

SHIPPING & RECEIVING

SERVICE YARD

LANGARA GOLF COURSE

PARKING

PARKADE

Free bicycle racks

SB Secure bicycle lockup

DROP-OFF

B LANGARA CARPOOL

MS Free motorcycle and scooter parking

PARKING

METERED PARKING

ONE WAY SHORT TERM / VISITOR PARKING

PARKING RATES

YELLOW (Outdoor) Emergency Call

Long-Term (Daily) ................................................. for 4 hours ........................ for all day (until lots close) n $3.25 ........................... n $3.25 ........................... daily flate rate on weekends Short-Term (Visitor) Parking n $1.50 .............................................. per 1/2 hour n $3.25

n $6.50

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Fun things to do on campus. Campus Life

Athletics

Governance

L angar a volt

Looking for something competitive? Langara’s varsity

Want to make an impact on

Convert your energy to a good

teams, the Falcons, have racked up an impressive

the College? Become a student

cause. Langara’s VOLT program

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

representative on the Langara Board

provides students with volunteer

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

of Governors, which is responsible

opportunities for a variety of

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

for the strategic direction and

organizations. It’s a great way

by catching a game.

management of the College. You can

to make new connections, learn

also become a student representative

new skills, gain experience, and

on the Education Council, which is

give back to the community.

Contact the Athletics Department at 604.323.5421 or visit www.langara.bc.ca/athletics for more information. Intr a mur al Sports Into 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 hub The 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.

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responsible for policies concerning student evaluation, withdrawal,

Student Clubs

academic standing, appeals,

Clubs are a great way to meet new

grading, awards for excellence, and

people. For a full list of clubs, please

curriculum content. Elections are

contact the Office of the Dean of

held every semester (concurrently

Student Services or view the list

with the elections for the Langara

online through myLangara.

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.

Studio 58 Studio 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

Banking

Printing & Photocopying

Lockers

Automated Teller Machines (ATM)

Copy card operated self-service laser

Need somewhere to store your stuff? Both the gym and

are located in the main lobby

printers are located throughout the

the Langara Students’ Union rent lockers for a minimal

of A Building and the LSU.

campus. Printer copy cards may be

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

purchased in the Library or from a

make your request as early as possible.

Emergencies

dispensing machine across from the

Make sure to familiarize yourself

cafeteria in A Building.

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

Securit y Langara 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

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

throughout the campus. Photocopies

Assistant in the gym equipment room for details.

are 10¢ per page with a copy card or 15¢ per page when using coins. Food Services Are you hungry? You have several great choices:

College Personal Safety Guide.

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 Found

• Quiznos

Lost something on campus? Check the Lost and Found

• Triple O’s

at the Information Kiosk, located in the main lobby of

• 2-Mato’s (pizza, pasta, and panini

A Building. Unclaimed items are held for one semester.

sandwiches)

For more info, call 604.323.5686.

• 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

service and publishes the Langara

Lockers can be rented on the first day of classes. A large

• Tim Hortons

• Langara Café

also provides an evening safe-walk

Langara Students’ Union

Cafeteria in A Building

• 604.562.1011 (outside office hours)

emergencies, Campus Security

Gym locker rental includes towel service. Rental is on

Photocopiers are also available

• 604.323.5270 (during office hours)

In addition to responding to

Gym

What’s Happening Around Ca mpus?

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.

Bookstore in C Building • Snacks

Vending machines are located throughout the campus.

For more information, go to Campus & Facilities on the College website.

The College of Higher Learning.

What are my rights and responsibilities? Rights and Responsibilities

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.

Rights Human Rights Your 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 Holidays Do 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. ResponsibilitIes Attendance You’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. Conduct Langara 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. Copyright Langara 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. Plagiarism Don’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.

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Student power. L angar a Students’ union

As a regular studies student, you are

LSU Services

U-Pass BC Progr a m

automatically a member of the Langara

Need advocacy help or access to

Need cheap transportation? The LSU

office equipment? The LSU offers

is proud to present the U-Pass BC

a variety of services including

Program for all of our members who

free public phones, report binding,

are enrolled in at least one eligible

Directors elections held each semester, health

photocopying, faxing, use of office

on-campus course. With a U-Pass

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

equipment, independent vendors,

BC, you get unlimited access to

constituency centres, volunteer

TransLink Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus

opportunities, student agendas,

services throughout the Metro

microwaves, locker rentals, bike

Vancouver area, as well as discounts

locks, bike repair shop, jumper cables,

on the West Coast Express.

Students’ Union (LSU). Your membership dues entitle you to vote in the LSU Board of

other important services. For more information on the LSU, contact 604.324.3881 or visit the LSU offices in the Students’ Union Building.

help with tax returns, and ombuds services. Health and Dental Plan

Regular Students’ Union Building Hours Mon-Thu

7:30 am to 7:00 pm

Fri

7:30 am to 4:40 pm

As 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

Summer Students’ Union Building Hours

planning for a January or May start,

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.

you will need to sign up for the plan

For more information on the

Mon-Thu

7:30 am to 6:00 pm

at www.ihaveaplan.ca.

U-Pass BC Program, eligibility

Fri

7:30 am to 4:40 pm

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

LSU Office Hours

Langara. For more information,

Mon-Thu

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fri

9:00 am to 4:30 pm

criteria, terms of use and exemption information, please visit www.langara.bc.ca/upass or contact the U-Pass Coordinator at upass_admin@langara.bc.ca.

including opt-out criteria, contact StudentCare at 1.866.369.8796 or visit www.ihaveaplan.ca.

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

The College of Higher Learning.

Getting here. Tr ansportation

Public Tr ansportation

Bike Routes

Carpooling

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

Is biking more your thing? Check

Looking to save some gas money

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

out the Ridgeway Greenway (37th

and decrease your carbon footprint?

and around town.

Avenue) or Ontario Bikeway. With

Why not carpool? You could qualify

special cyclist-priority crosswalks

for a dedicated carpool parking

and speed controlled intersections

spot close to the campus entrance.

they’re a convenient, healthy, and

For more information, contact the

safe way to get to class.

Facilities Department. To find a

The campus is accessible via the following bus/SkyTrain routes:

Routes

There are bicycle racks all over

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

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.

carpool opportunity, visit the College website. Parking Remember 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

Got a flat? There are compressed

instructions. Payments can be made

air hose stations located near

by coin or by credit card.

the locked bicycle cage in the underground parking, as well as the exterior wall of the LSU building next to the daycare.

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

www.langar a .bc.c a

Be careful if you park off-campus

around campus, pick up a brochure

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.

Office, or the Library.

from the Info Kiosk, the Security

To Lions Gate Bridge, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver ↑

Stanley Park

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Burrard Inlet

Contacts

Waterfront Station

P.N.E./ Playland

DOWNTOWN

West Broadway Centre

Commercial Drive/ Broadway Station

Broadway

12th Ave.

Ontario St.

Clark Park

Queen Elizabeth Park

VANCOUVER

41st Ave. Oakridge Mall

Legend

Cambie Street Centre

49th Ave.

Bike Lane Langara Campus Knight St.

Fraser St.

Main St.

Cambie St.

Oak St.

Main Campus Granville St.

John Hendry Park

Nearest Canada Line Station Canada Line

Fraser River

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

General Information

BURNABY 604.323.5376

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 Registrar’s Office

1.866.277.5501 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

Millenium Line

Studio 58

604.323.5652

Expo Line

The HUB Student Engagement Centre

604.328.5091

Transfer Credit

604.323.5241

Popular Bus Route

RICHMOND

604.323.5682

Bookstore

Financial Aid

Boundary Rd.

Granville Island

To Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Simon Fraser University ↑

To Point Grey, Pacific Spirit Park, and University of British Columbia ↓

4th Ave.

Commercial Dr.

Strathcona Park

Athletics & Intramurals

SeaBus Route Transfer Station

Transcripts

604.323.5241

U-Pass BC

604.323.5775

Writing Centre

604.323.5938

Park Shopping and Food

Alderbridge Way Centre

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To Richmond and Ladner ↓ To Delta and Surrey

YouTube youtube.com/langaracollege

The College of Higher Learning.

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.