Next Steps For New Students

myBCIT

• Log into and become familiar with your myBCIT account.
  • Connect with BCIT’s IT Services for support.
• Learn about and request your BCIT Student ID Cards.
  • BCIT recognizes that for gender-diverse folks, using a name other than their legal name is not simply a matter of preference, as in the use of a nickname, but may be central to their identity. If you require your preferred name to be the name associated with your student account, please contact the Registrar Coordinator.

Finances

• Find important tuition and fee information in the student self-service section of your myBCIT account.
• Connect with Student Financial Aid & Awards to learn about your funding options.

Housing

• Discover on-campus living with BCIT’s Student Housing.
• Access tips for seeking off-campus Housing.

Course Material

• Learn what materials are needed for your courses and purchase them through the BCIT Bookstore.

Student Association

• Review the Health and Dental Plan, including eligibility criteria.
• Learn more about your Student Association.

Accessibility Accommodations and Supports

• Do you have a disability or medical condition that may impact your learning experience? Connect with BCIT’s Accessibility Services to confidentially learn about your accommodation options now.

Kick Start your BCIT experience!

• Learn about Kick Start, BCIT’s orientation for all new students and register for upcoming events.
• Follow the BCIT Student Life Office on Instagram to see content made by current students, for enrolled students.

Indigenous Students

• Indigenous students are invited to receive support and guidance from BCIT’s Indigenous Initiatives Advisors and Elders.

International Students

• It is recommended that international students carefully review BCIT International Student Centre resources and attend their orientation events.

Flexible Learning Students

• Use the Flexible Learning Student Guide to find tailored information for Flexible Learning students.

Student Success Hub

• Complete this free online course on the Learning Hub.

Academic Dates & Deadlines

Find and make note of important Academic Dates & Deadlines including tuition fee, course credit and withdrawal deadlines, along with term start and final exam dates.

Sharpen important Skills and strengthen understanding before your course or program begins.

• Enhance your learning potential. Review the BCIT Learning Commons Online Study Skills Guide to maximize your learning potential by strengthening your time management, retention, and critical thinking skills.
• As a post-secondary student, you can expect to rely on writing skills. Improve your technique now to save time and energy during your course or program and receive better results.
• Enhance your mathematical competence with workshops that align with your program:
  • Engineering Technology or Health Science Programs: Mathematics Workshop (MATH 0040)
  • School of Business: Math for Business (OPMT 0199)
  • Mathematics for the Trades – Foundations: A foundational course to prepare you for success in your chosen trade.
• Strengthen your ability and level of understanding as a community member, classmate, friend and colleague by taking BCIT RDI’s (Respect Diversity and Inclusion) valuable free courses.

• Review campus addresses and directions.
• Learn about campus parking and bike storage.
• Check if you qualify for a U-pass.

Wi-Fi

• Log into campus Wi-Fi as you’ll receive access at this time.
  • Contact IT Services if you need assistance.

Find your way

• Use BCIT maps to help navigate campus.

Program Orientation

• Select BCIT programs have Program Orientations. Learn if your program has an orientation by reviewing your myBCIT schedule and BCIT correspondence, then make note of the start time and location.

Schedule

• It’s important to know your course details, including times and locations. Review your myBCIT schedule carefully and often as there may be changes.

Kick Start

• Visit the Kick Start webpage to see all upcoming events for new students.

BCIT Event Calendar

• Explore the Events Calendar to see all BCIT events.

Indigenous Initiatives

• Visit the Gathering Place, a comfortable, welcoming, and safe space for students.
• Connect with BCIT Elders, keepers of Indigenous knowledge.
• Attend events and take part in learning opportunities hosted by Indigenous Initiatives.

Student Life Office

• Student Life Ambassadors are current students who work for the Student Life Office. Drop by their free student events and follow on Instagram.
• The Student Life Office has prepared programs, workshops, trainings, and resources to support all BCIT students in unlocking their full potential.

Recreation

• Intramural sports teams are a great way to stay fit and have fun.
• Drop-in Gymnasium Programs can include badminton, basketball, floor hockey, and more.
• Group fitness classes can include cardio, conditioning, cycling, and more.

International Student Centre

• International Student Centre, provides community resources and hosts events.

Student Association

• Student Association Clubs cover many different disciplines and hobbies. Whatever your interest is, there’s certainly something for you.
• Student Association events can be found on their calendar.

Respect Diversity and Inclusion

• Respect Diversity and Inclusion fosters a respectful and inclusive learning environment by creating awareness and belonging through education, events, and training.
• Diversity Circles support students with a series of panels, workshops, conversations, tools, and connections.
• Pride BCIT invites all members of our community to get involved and contribute, whether you identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ or as an ally.
• ConnectHER Hub at BCIT Burnaby Campus is a dynamic space designed to empower women and gender-diverse trades students.

Academic Supports

• Do you have a disability or medical condition that may impact your learning experience? Connect with BCIT’s Accessibility Services to confidentially learn about your accommodation options now.
• Receive support from Peer Tutors through Library Services.
• Improve important learning strategies such as time management, prioritization, and note-taking with Library Services.
• Explore all the resources available through Library Services.
• If you are a trades or technical student, connect with the Trades Learning Centre for support with math and physics. The Trades Learning Centre can be accessed in-person during set drop-in times or through email.
• Receive free and confidential one-on-one English Language Support from BCIT Instructors.

Well-being Supports

• Counselling is free and confidential for all BCIT students. Appointments can be taken in-person, by phone, or via video.
• Mindfulness resources.
• Early Assist is a free and confidential service for those struggling personally or academically.
• Recreation Services has a fitness space on each campus, along with additional services on the Burnaby campus.
• Student Health Services includes appointments with physicians and nurses.
• BCIT Student Recovery Community is an inclusive, compassionate, and accepting space for students in recovery from substance or behavioural addiction.

Other Important Supports

• Student Financial Aid & Awards can support with loans, grants, awards, scholarships, and more.
• Make well-informed program and course decisions with the assistance of Program Advising.
• Student Association offers wellness resources and Advocacy.

BCIT Student Services are here for you!