Once in your program and along the way toward graduation, take advantage of the Student Services and supports BCIT offers.
Use these to maximize your opportunities for success including:
Fun, Health, Relaxation, Wellness, Career, Safety, Support.
For more information on:
- Scheduling and registering for apprentice programs at BCIT
- General questions about apprenticeship
Check out our website or drop by SW1 – First Floor.
Free tutoring is available at BCIT Burnaby campus in: Math, Science, and Study Skills through the Trades Learning Centre located in NE1–340 and at the Library Learning Commons’ Peer Tutoring program.
Private tutoring may also be available through the Student Association for a fee.
Medical services are available to all BCIT students by appointment. To schedule an appointment with a physician, please book an appointment online or call the clinic at 604-432-8608. Your appointment will be either in-person or virtual (phone or video) depending on the medical issue.
Top reasons to visit Student Health Services
- Sexual health (PAP smear, Pregnancy and STI Testing, Birth ControlCounselling and Options or Emergency Contraceptives)
- Mental Health Assessment and Treatment (please also see BCIT’s Counselling and Student Development)
- Injuries and wound care, skin rashes and infections
- Immunizations for Health Sciences students
- Procedures (Sutures/Suture Removal, Wart Removal and Ear Flushing)
- Sick Notes. Missed a class or exam due to injury, illness or emergency? Please book an appointment with one of our physicians or have your own family physician complete the Student Medical Certificate [PDF]. Please be advised that there may be a $10.00 fee to obtain a note.
Recreation Services offers:
Facilities
- Fit Pit Fitness Centre
- Racquet Courts
- Steam Room & Locker Room
Programs
- Intramurals
- Drop-in Gym
- Instructional Courses
All in the Student Activity Centre (SE16) on BCIT Burnaby campus. Fitness facilities are available at some satellite campuses – check with your instructor.
BCIT is committed to providing assistance to all students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
Examples of assistance may include:
- Exam and program accommodations
- Note-taking, scribes, readers
- Alternate format textbooks
- Interpreting and captioning
- Adaptive technology
- Funding and grant information
- Learning strategies support
- Peer tutoring
BCIT’s Accessibility Services is focused on empowering you to overcome the limits and barriers that you may encounter, visible and invisible, permanent or temporary.
BCIT strives to be a safe environment for everyone on campus.
BCIT’s Safety & Security provides:
- Information & Resources on Safety Issues
- Safewalk program
- Blue Light Program
- Lost & Found
- Patrols
Check out the Safety & Security website for more information.
Post-secondary life can be a challenging experience for almost everyone, at least some of the time.
If you want to:
- Sharpen your academic skills or focus
- Have someone to talk to who will really listen to you, or
- Maybe you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, down, stressed out, or whatever…
Check out our web resources for personal, career, and student success at BCIT Counselling & Student Development or contact us to make an appointment with a counsellor at Burnaby campus.
Student Employment Services
Do you want help finding work on and off-campus? Are you interested in fine-tuning your resume or interview skills? Do you want coaching to help in your work search?
Jump start your job search and check out these job search resources.
Or check out eJobs.
Check out all the resources the library has to offer from books & articles to library tutorials, Learning Commons, and more!
Did you know you can borrow audio visual (AV) equipment such as digital cameras and camcorders, projectors, and even laptop computers for class-related projects, at no cost?
Audio Visual Services is available on most BCIT campuses and includes assistance with:
- Equipment Setup
- Troubleshooting Equipment Issues
- Service & maintenance of institute AV equipment
- and More!
Go to Audio Visual Services for more information.
Also, check out Media Works where you can:
- Create PowerPoint presentations with video & graphics
- Duplicate, shoot, and edit digital video
- Scan slides, photos, and artwork
- Laminate posters
- And More!
Everyone at BCIT has a responsibility to ensure an environment free of harassment and discrimination.
BCIT’s Campus Mediation Services provides information about and support for resolving issues dealing with harassment and discrimination between any members of the BCIT community.
Contact Campus Mediation Services (the Harassment & Discrimination office) for more information.
The BCIT Student Association offers a wide variety of services and programs including:
- Special events
- Advocacy
- Orientation
- Bursaries and awards
- Tutoring
- The Stand convenience stores
- Professor Mugs pub
- and more!
Check them out or drop by the UConnect Resource Centre for more!
Located in SW1-1521, Indigenous Services works closely with BCIT staff, students, and communities to enhance Indigenous learners’ participation and success rate in post-secondary training.
Our services include:
- Assistance with sponsoring agencies
- Indigenous entrance awards
- Referrals and advocacy with BCIT departments
- Sweat lodge and cultural ceremonies
- Community referrals
- Tutoring referrals
- Student lounge
Drop by for more information or to introduce yourself.