Four Student Success Foundations
New Students: Welcome to Langara!
We’re so happy you chose to study with us. We understand that starting a new semester can feel a little overwhelming—but you’re not on your own. Our goal is to help you feel supported, confident, and set up for success from day one.
Langara offers a wide range of student services available to all students, and our faculty and staff are here to help you make the most of your academic experience. We encourage you to take a few moments to learn about these supports and start using them early—especially in your first few weeks.
Whether you plan to complete your program at Langara or transfer to UBC or SFU, building strong study habits, resilience, and academic skills now will benefit you throughout your post-secondary journey.
Start your academic success with these four key student success supports:
1. Langara Student Success Course
We can’t emphasize enough how valuable this course is. Students who complete it consistently report improved grades and reduced stress. You’ll learn effective time management strategies, stress-reduction techniques, and how to connect with key campus resources.
- ✅ Free
- ✅ Self-registration
- ✅ Designed to support student success
Learn more and register early!
2. Peer Subject Tutoring
Free peer tutoring is available for a wide range of accounting and business courses, including:
FMGT 1115, 1116, 1215, 1321, 2293, 2294, 2325, 2371, 2421, 4800, 4810, 4816, 4820, 4824, 4860, and 4870.
Peer tutors are fellow students who have successfully completed these courses and have been vetted by faculty. Don’t wait until after midterms—go as soon as you notice challenges. Tutoring schedules are released in the first few weeks of the semester.
Learn more and check the schedule.
3. Faculty Office Hours
Attend office hours! Faculty dedicate weekly time to meet one-on-one with students to answer questions, review difficult concepts, and provide feedback on assignments.
Office hours are listed in your course outline, along with contact details. Reaching out early can make a big difference—don’t wait until a disappointing grade to ask for help.
4. Student Success Workshops
Throughout the semester, Langara offers short (approximately 20-minute) workshops via Zoom—making them easy to attend.
Topics include:
- Time Management for Success
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Learning, Memory & Academic Success
- And more!
Many workshops are offered multiple times, so if you miss one, another session will be available.
📌 Check back throughout the semester as we continue to share additional student success opportunities. We’re glad you’re here—and we’re excited to support you on your journey at Langara!
