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The little book of realities.Student LinkS 2010
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Congratulations on becoming a Langara student! Student
Links is your quick guide to services and opportunities
available to you on campus as well as your rights and
responsibilities as a student.
Use this checklist to ensure your start at Langara is
smooth sailing.
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 LAngArA StudentS’ union
14 trAnSPortAtion
Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6 www.langara.bc.ca
get connected.Langara is on Facebook,
Twitter, Flickr, and
YouTube. Get the latest
on what’s going on
around campus!
uPdAte your contAct informAtionMake sure your contact information
on myLangara is up-to-date
and check your Langara e-mail
frequently. The College uses these
channels to officially communicate
with the Langara community,
especially in case of emergencies
such as snow closures.
TIP: Update your contact
information before you get your
U-Pass and Student ID.
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
or in print for more information.
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.
get your Student idYour 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
Your free Student ID can be obtained
via Instructional Media Services
(IMS) located in the southwest
corner of ‘C’ Building. Check the
IMS website for scheduled Photo ID
sessions. 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
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get your u-PASSU-Pass is a universal student transit
program that gives you 3-zone
unlimited access to TransLink
Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services
throughout Metro Vancouver as
well as discounts on the West Coast
Express.
To get your U-Pass, visit the U-Pass
Printing Station in the Langara
Students’ Union Building. Check the
U-Pass website for exact dates.
TIP: Before you go to get your U-Pass
make sure you:
· Pay all of your student fees
· Know your student number
· Bring one piece of photo ID
Pick uP your textbookSOnce you’ve registered for classes,
myLangara will automatically
generate a list of textbooks you
need. Log on to the portal, visit the
myCourses tab, go to the Textbooks Tool and select the appropriate
semester.
Most textbooks and courseware
are available through the Langara
College Bookstore. For a complete
listing of books available, as well as
policies on returns and buy back,
visit the Bookstore website.
TIP: Avoid long line-ups and get your
books early! Best times to visit the
Bookstore are the week before the
semester starts or early in the morning.
regiSter for neW Student orientAtionGet 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: Make sure you register early, as
space is limited. To register, log on to
myLangara. Complete the registration
form and make sure to print your ticket
and bring it with you.
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 “For Parents”
section of the College website for more
information.
get creditS for cLASSeS 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 the Registrar’s Office.
TIP: Transfer credits are not automatically assigned, so
make sure you get the credit you deserve by applying to the
Registrar’s Office.
check your courSe PrerequiSiteSA prerequisite is a requirement that must be fulfilled
before registration is permitted in some courses. It can
be a secondary or post-secondary course that needs to be
completed or a placement/diagnostic test.
You can find course specific prerequisite information
in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule or on the
College website.
TIP: If you don’t have a specific prerequisite for a course,
you may need to have your background in the subject area,
current abilities, and future needs assessed. Currently,
Langara offers the following diagnostic tests:
· Chemistry Diagnostic Test
· Langara English Test (LET)
· Math/Stats Diagnostic Test
· Physics Diagnostic Test
Check with the Registrar’s Office for more information.
check imPortAnt dAteSMake sure you check the Registration Guide and Course
Schedule or the website for upcoming important dates
such as payment and class withdrawal deadlines, final
exam period, etc.
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Depending on your educational and career
goals, you can earn a variety of credentials
at Langara such as bachelor’s or associate
degrees, diplomas, certificates, citations, and
post-graduate certificates.
As you start your academic life at Langara,
there are a few things to keep in mind.
AcAdemic StAndingTo maintain good academic standing, you must receive
a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.5 each
semester. If your average is less or you receive more than
two failing grades, you 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 the Registrar’s
Office in the semester you expect to complete your program.
To receive your credential at the annual June graduation
ceremonies, make sure you apply before March 15.
LeArning centreSCheck out one of Langara’s learning
centres for free tutoring and
assistance.
For help with Math and Science
courses check out:
· Biology Help Centre – check
online for location
· 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 located in room C210.
The centre can help you:
· Improve your writing
· Understand what academic
readers expect
· Develop confidence and
overcome any fear of writing
· Learn to apply structures that
will 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.
WithdrAWALSIf a course isn’t working out for
you, you can discontinue it by using
myLangara. 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 the Registrar’s Office. Fees are
posted on the website. Please allow
five working days for processing.
Visit the Registrar’s Office 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 the
Registrar’s Office.
did you knoW LAngArA ALSo hAS A greAt continuing StudieS dePArtment?They offer more than
700 courses and 40
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 Blackboard, 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.
externAL StudieSEarn credits while traveling to exotic places. External
studies combine the rigors 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
Archeology 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 day-care 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 career, educational, and personal
counselling through the Counselling Department. Make
an appointment Monday through Friday, call 604.323.5221,
or drop in if it’s an emergency or for short consultations.
The department also provides:
· Designated counsellors for international students,
students with disabilities, and Aboriginal students
· Self-service Career Resource Centre offering online
and on-shelf college and university calendars, career
literature, and info on labour market trends
· Student Success Workshops on study skills, stress
management, career planning, etc.
· Info on College programs, courses, and policies
· Off-campus referrals
diSAbiLity ServiceSTo request accommodation or
services, make an appointment with
the Disability Services Office and
provide the appropriate medical
documents. They can help to arrange
support services on a case-by-case
basis. Make sure you contact them
as soon as possible as some services
such as Sign Language Interpreters
and Typewell Services may take
up to six months to arrange. With
requests received less than three
months prior to the start of the
semester, every reasonable effort will
be made to arrange the requested
accommodations, but availability
cannot be guaranteed.
Please contact 604.323.5509 or
visit room B139 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
provide confidential health
services to the College community.
It provides a full range of care
including immunization, 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-4:00 pm and closed
between 12:00 pm - 1:00 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
please contact StudentCare at
www.ihaveaplan.ca.
Advocacy, support, and assistance.Student ServiceS
WhAt iS ALumni? hoW do i become one?
Complete 30 credits and
you’re considered 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. Make sure to stay
connected!
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informAtion And educAtionAL technoLogy ServiceS (ietS)To get help with on-campus
computer or myLangara issues,
contact IETS by using one of the
computer lab phones and calling
local 5999, phoning 604.323.5999,
or e-mailing [email protected].
They manage computer resources
across the campus.
Visit the IETS 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 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 you 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 the many IE programs and
services, such as Langara PLUS.
LibrAry Need help looking for a particular
book or researching your term
paper? Looking for a great place to
study or meet up on campus? Drop
by the Langara College Library. You
can access a huge collection of books,
journals, magazines, newspapers,
databases, and audiovisual materials.
Still can’t find what you’re looking
for? Ask a librarian. Contact them in
person, by phone (604.323.5462),
online, or via e-mail.
Not on campus? You can still use
the Library. It’s accessible 24/7 via
www.langara.bc.ca/library. Research
your essays and assignments online by:
· Accessing thousands of
magazines, journal articles, and
e-books
· Finding schedules for library
research classes and online
tutorials
· Linking to e-mail and AskAway
(online) chat reference help
Learn effective research skills.
Take advantage of the Library’s
foundations class in library research
concepts.
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 resume help.
Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP)Short on cash? Many departments at the College are
looking for part-time student help. Contact Financial
Aid, demonstrate financial need, and become part of the
SWAP.
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)
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 website
for more information.
employment resourcesWant to learn how to write effective resumes, network for
employment, and interview for success? Need to access
a job search engine? Visit the Student tab in myLangara
for information and resources including access to the
Langara Workopolis Campus website. 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
gymnASium
dAycAre
LibrAry
‘A’ buiLdingAnthropology Labs
Biology Labs
Cafeteria
Chemistry Labs
Classrooms
Computer Labs
Continuing Studies
Cooperative Education
Design Formation Studios
Employee Lounge
Faculty Offices
Fine Arts Studios
Geography Labs
Homestay
Information & Educational Technology Services (IETS)
Information Kiosk
Instructional Media Services (IMS)
International Education
Journalism Labs
Lecture Halls
Meeting Rooms
Newberry Hall
Nursing Labs
Photo-Imaging Labs
Physics Labs
Publishing Labs
Security
Studio 58
Tim Hortons
‘b’ buiLdingBuilding Services
Classrooms
Computer labs
Counselling
Deans of Instruction Offices
Disability Services
Division Chair Offices
Facilities and Purchasing
Faculty Offices
Finance
Financial Aid
Health Services
Human Resources
Lockers
Meeting Rooms
Reception Office
Registrar’s Office
Services for Aboriginal Students
Student Accounts
U-Pass 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
Education Technology Centre
Institutional Research
Math/Stats Activity Centre
Meeting Rooms
Multi-Purpose Room
President’s Office
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
18-months to 5-year old programs
gymnASium Changing Rooms
G103 and G109 Classrooms
Gymnasium
Lockers
Showers
LibrAryClassrooms
Computer Labs
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
Book Buy Back
Dave Pearson Native Student Centre
Duke’s Gourmet Cookies & Cappuccino
Jumper cables
Kitchenette
Langara Cafe
Langara Students’ Union Office (LSU)
Lockers
LSU Health and Dental Plan
Ombudsperson
Student Lounge Space
Wireless Internet
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AthLeticSLooking for something more competitive? Langara’s
varsity teams, the Falcons, have racked up an impressive
number of titles over the last three 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 604.323.5652 or visit
www.langara.bc.ca/athletics for more information.
intrAmurAL 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,
volleyball, 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.
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 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
the Registrar’s Office.
Fun things to do on campus.cAmPuS Life
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
– 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.
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Other life essentials.cAmPuS ServiceS
bAnkingAn Automated Teller Machine
(ATM) is located in the main lobby
of ‘A’ Building.
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 emergencies, 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 emergencies, 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.
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 (‘A’ Building)
· Tim Hortons (‘A’ Building)
· Starbucks (Library)
· Duke’s Gourmet Cookies &
Cappuccino (Students’ Union
Building)
· Langara Cafe (Students’ Union
Building)
· Bookstore (‘C’ Building)
· 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 full
locker rents for $8 per semester and a half locker rents
for $7. An additional deposit fee of $9 is charged and 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, main lobby of the ‘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 “Events on Campus”
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, the Langara
College Calendar, and on the 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 any of 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 a medical certificate.
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
it were your own is a serious breach of College policy.
What are my rights and responsibilities?rightS And reSPonSibiLitieS
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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, 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 4:45 pm
Summer Students’ union building hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Fri 7:30 am to 4:45 pm
LSu office hours
Mon-Thu 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
LSu ServiceSNeed advocacy help? 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
lockers, bike repair shop, jumper
cables, tax returns, and ombuds
service.
heALth And dentAL PLAnAs 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 manually sign
yourself up for the plan.
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
www.ihaveaplan.ca.
Student power.LAngArA StudentS’ union
u-PASS ProgrAmNeed cheap transportation? As a part
of the LSU, you are automatically
part of the U-Pass program. With a
U-Pass, 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. The U-Pass
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 Program, terms of use, and
exemption requirements, please visit
www.langara.bc.ca/upass or contact
the U-Pass coordinator at
WAnt cheAPer bookS? Both the Langara
Bookstore as well as
the Langara Students’
Union sell used books
and have a used book
buy back service. Visit
the Bookstore or LSU for
details.
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Getting here.trAnSPortAtion
PubLic trAnSPortAtionGet the most out of public transit by using your U-Pass!
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’s a compressed air
hose station near the locked bicycle
cage in the underground parking.
be cArefuL if you PArk off cAmPuS.
There is a 5-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
lessen 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
and Purchasing Department. To
find a carpool opportunity, visit the
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 (Day Care) 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
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 604.323.5937
Parking 1.866.277.5501
Registrar’s Offi ce 604.323.5241
Safe Walk 604.562.1011
Security 604.323.5270
Security (outside offi ce hours) 604.562.1011
Services for Aboriginal Students 604.323.5645
SOS (Support Our Students) Campaign 604.323.5674
Student Photo ID 604.323.5309
Students’ Union 604.324.3881
Studio 58 604.323.5652
Transfer Credit 604.323.5241
Transcripts 604.323.5241
U-Pass 604.323.5775
Writing Centre 604.323.5938
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This is not just a college. It’s a springboard. It’s a catalyst. It’s conversations instead of lectures. Students instead of numbers. A compass to help you navigate the great beyond. It’s not the start, nor the finish. It’s a makeover for your mind. This is Langara. The college of higher learning.
