Welcome to BCIT!
Kick Start is BCIT’s orientation programming, designed to help all new and returning students settle in to the start of their new term. Attend your program orientation and learn about your new community and the various resources that you can tap into during your time at the institution.
Student Success Hub
At BCIT, we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to succeed, both personally and academically, and we don’t expect you to do it alone. BCIT has a wealth of resources that are available to help you thrive. The Student Success Hub is a central resource for all BCIT students, designed to make the many sources of information and support easier to find and navigate.
Program Orientation
Whether you’re a new or returning student, if you are registered in a program at BCIT, the first step at the start of each new term is to participate in your program orientation. This is where you can meet your classmates and instructors, and learn more about your courses and what to expect during your upcoming term at BCIT.
If you are a full-time studies student, your course schedule details should be viewable in your schedule on your Banner Self-Service account. Be sure to check your BCIT e-mail before your first day. Any changes or special information pertaining to your Program Orientation will be found there.
Additional Information for International students
Visit International at BCIT for details on International Orientation. The International Student Orientation is for all new international students beginning a full-time program at any BCIT campus in January 2023 (including incoming exchange students).
Additional Information for Flexible Learning Students
Visit the Flexible Learning Orientation webpage to find out all you need to know to prepare for your Flexible Learning experience at BCIT.
Finding your way around campus
Make sure you’re prepared for your first day of classes by familiarizing yourself with your campus so you feel comfortable getting to where you need to go.
Campus Maps
- Aerospace Campus Map
- Annacis Island Campus Map
- Burnaby Campus Map
- Downtown Campus Map
- Marine Campus Map
Food Services
Are you wondering about where to find food on-campus? Visit Food Services for dinning location maps, hours and more.
Even with a map, navigating campus for the first time can still be confusing. Don’t be shy about asking for directions in-person or, if you’re on the Burnaby Campus, sign up for a campus tour!
Kick Start events
Campus tours
Are you a new or returning student wanting to get familiar with our Campuses? Join us for a tour of campus where you can meet other peers and learn about the range of services and supports available to you as a BCIT student!
To find out the upcoming campus tours check the BCIT Calendar or event links at the bottom of this page.
Get involved
At BCIT, academics aren’t the only factor contributing to student success. Kick Start activities don’t end on your first day, we have activities planned for you throughout the first month of the term to help you ‘kick start’ your BCIT journey.
To find out the upcoming events, check events linked at the bottom this page and and at the bottom of the Student Life Ambassadors webpage.
Volunteer
Use your experience as a BCIT student to welcome and support new students! If you are interested in volunteering, please email student_life@bcit.ca.
Stay connected
Make sure you don’t miss out on opportunities to connect with your peers and make the most of your BCIT experience. Download the myBCIT app to keep track of events, get answers to any questions that you may have, and connect with the BCIT community.
You can also stay social by following the BCIT Student Life Office Instagram where you will find more information about events, services and supports available at BCIT.