Creative & Applied Arts Health & Human Services Liberal Arts & Languages Management & Business Langara College Calendar 2009-2010 Science & Technology Social & Cultural Studies General Info Learn more. 1 Contact Information Calendar 2009-2010 Main Switchboard Tel. 604.323.5511 Fax 604.323.5555 Registrar’s Office Tel. 604.323.5241 Fax 604.323.5590 Counselling Tel. 604.323.5221 Fax 604.323.5590 Continuing Studies Tel. 604.323.5322 Fax 604.323.5899 Langara College reserves the right to alter or discontinue programs, courses, fees, and policies and procedures regulating admission, registration, and graduation from the College. Regulations affecting the student body may be changed in accordance with College governance policies and are effective as determined by the appropriate College authorities. Revisions apply to prospective students as well as registered students. Any revisions will be in the form of addenda and errata which will be available as Calendar Updates on the Langara College website. www.langara.bc.ca Langara College • 100 West 49th Avenue • Vancouver, BC • Canada2009-2010 • V5Y • 2Z6 Langara College Calendar .................................................................................... General Info Table of ConTenTs Table of ConTenTs Contact Information .........................................................1 REGISTRATION ................................................... 14 Student Support Services ............................... 22 Access to the Registration System ........................ 14 Financial Aid Department ..........................................22 Table of Contents .................................................2 Personal Identification Number ............................. 14 Aboriginal Students .......................................................22 Prerequisites ........................................................................ 14 Health Services ..................................................................22 Schedule of Important Dates ............................4 Secondary School Course Prerequisites ........... 14 Learning Centre ................................................................22 2009 Summer Semester May - August .................4 Post-Secondary School Course Prerequisites Library and Media Services .......................................23 2009 Fall Semester September - December .....4 (Transfer Credit) .......................................................... 14 Lost and Found .................................................................23 2010 Spring Semester January - April ....................5 Registration on a Non-Credit Basis (Audit) ...... 14 Orientation for New Students .................................23 2010 Summer Semester May - August ..................5 Registration for Returning Students .....................15 Parking ....................................................................................23 Langara College ...................................................7 Academic Standing and Registration Registrar’s Office ...............................................................23 Mission .....................................................................................7 Requirements ...............................................................15 Student Identification Cards .....................................23 History ........................................................................................7 College & Student Responsibilities ............... 16 Financial Aid ....................................................... 24 Facilities .....................................................................................7 Introduction ........................................................................ 16 Introduction ........................................................................ 24 Academic Breadth ..............................................................7 Student and Faculty Responsibilities .................. 16 General Information....................................................... 24 Affiliation ..................................................................................7 Attendance .......................................................................... 16 StudentAid BC ................................................................... 24 Semester System .................................................................7 Academic Freedom ........................................................ 16 Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Graduation ..............................................................................7 Program (ABESAP)..................................................... 24 Course Load ...........................................................................7 Fees ...................................................................... 17 Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) ..... 24 Full Time/Part Time Definition ...................................7 Introduction .........................................................................17 Out-of-Province Student Loan Program ...........25 Program Start Dates ..........................................................7 Registration on a Non-Credit (Audit) Basis - Canada Study Grant Program for High Need Day/Evening/Weekend Offerings ............................7 Regular Studies ............................................................17 Part-Time Students (HNPT - CSG)....................25 General Requirements ....................................................8 Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Exemption .................17 Canada Study Grant Program for Students Specific Program Requirements ..............................8 Fee Payment (Regular Studies) ................................17 with Permanent Disabilities ................................25 Admission Requirements ..............................................8 Fee Receipts - T2202A Certificates (Tuition and Emergency Loans ............................................................25 Transfer Credit .......................................................................8 Education Amounts) ................................................17 Langara College Scholarships .................................25 Fee Refunds ..........................................................................17 Langara College Bursaries ..........................................25 ADMISSION INFORMATION ................................9 Outstanding Debt and NSF Payments ................17 Document Verification ....................................................9 College Advancement & Alumni Relations . 26 Retention of Student Records ....................................9 Grading ............................................................... 18 College Advancement ................................................26 For further information please contact the Assignments and Classwork ..................................... 18 Langara College Alumni Relations .......................26 Registrar..............................................................................9 Final Examinations .......................................................... 18 Arts & Science University-Transfer Programs Grade Point Average, Semester(Sem GPA) ...... 18 Students’ Union ................................................. 26 and Courses .................................................................. 10 Grade Point Average, Cumulative (CGPA) ........ 18 Introduction .......................................................................26 How To Apply ..................................................................... 10 Withdrawals ........................................................................ 18 Function ................................................................................26 Application Dates ............................................................ 10 Final Grades ......................................................................... 18 Operations ...........................................................................26 New Students ..................................................................... 10 Appeal of Final Grades ................................................. 18 More Information ............................................................26 Application Requirements ......................................... 10 Reactivation of Application....................................... 10 Academic Record & Official Transcripts ....... 18 Studio 58 ............................................................. 26 Returning Students ........................................................ 10 Theatre - Studio 58..........................................................26 Grades, Grade Points, & Notations ................ 19 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION .......................11 Langara College Program information ........ 27 How To Apply ......................................................................11 Credentials ......................................................... 20 Application Dates .............................................................11 Introduction .......................................................................20 Programs At a Glance ....................................... 28 Application Requirements ..........................................11 Multiple Credentials .......................................................20 2 Career Programs and Arts & Science Limited Credentials ...........................................................................20