Credentials are officially conferred annually at the graduation ceremonies that are held in early June.
To receive Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, or Citations, all requirements specific to each program as outlined in this Calendar must be completed. In addition, for all programs, you must complete the final 40% of the program at Langara. Any exceptions to this regulation or to any other specified requirements of the program must receive prior approval from the Graduation Adjudication Committee through Registrar and Enrolment Services.
Multiple Credentials
With the exception of post-graduate certificates, a student who has qualified for a credential in one program and wishes to receive a second credential of the same type in a different program may apply credits and courses from the first credential towards the requirements of the second credential where appropriate. All required courses for the second program area must be completed. A minimum of 50% of the course work applied toward the second credential must be from courses that were not used to satisfy the requirements for the first credential. The final 40% of the course work of the second credential must be completed at Langara.
Credentials
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor’s degree requires the completion of a specific program of study requiring a minimum of 120 credit hours of university-level study.Associate Degree
An associate degree requires the completion of two years (at least 60 credits/20 three or more credit courses) of university-level study in a variety of academic areas. Associate degree requirements are mandated by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education.Diploma
A diploma requires the completion of a specific program of study, requiring a minimum 60 credits and a minimum of 20 three or more credit courses.
Certificate
A certificate requires the completion of a specific program of study, requiring a minimum 30 credits and a minimum of 10 courses.
Citation
A citation requires the completion of a specific program of study, requiring a minimum 12 credits and a minimum of four courses.
Credentials Offered at Langara College
