Welcome to VCC – Fall 2026 - Vancouver Community College

Welcome new and returning students to the Fall 2026 term at VCC! Whether you’re starting a brand-new program or you’re back for another year, we want to make sure you have the information and resources you need to succeed throughout your studies. If you’re new, watch this short video to learn about the resources available to you as a VCC student. Be sure to continue reading to find important information on getting set up for the upcoming school year.

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

I’m excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year. As president of Vancouver Community College, I extend my warmest greetings to the new students joining us this fall, and welcome back our returning students, faculty and staff. September is always a special at VCC. It brings new classes, new faces and new opportunities to connect, learn and build community. Whether you’re joining VCC for the first time or returning to continue your journey, I encourage you to get involved, meet new people and take advantage of all that our college community has to offer. READ MORE >

ELDER’S WELCOME

VCC Elder-in-Residence Deanna George welcomes students to the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

EVENTS

Welcome week On Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 17, learn all you need to know about starting your school term right: get free agendas and swag from your SUVCC and meet our friendly tutors and counsellors who can help with coursework and stress management throughout the year while having fun and winning prizes in this orientation event. When: Tuesday, Sept. 15 Broadway campus Thursday, Sept. 17 Downtown campus MORE EVENTS >

WELCOME TO CAMPUS

Where’s my class? Look up start dates and room numbers for your first day of school:

Log into your myVCC account
Select “Registration Services”
Select “Registration Records – Current or Past”

If you need help navigating your way around campus, download maps and find parking information. Where can I eat? Both Broadway Quizine and the Downtown campus cafeterias are run by VCC Culinary Arts students in training. Check out the Asian Culinary counter, The Bistro or JJ’s Restaurant for other food options at the Downtown campus. You can also find baked goods and pastries made by VCC Baking students at Seiffert’s Market + Bakeshop, located at our Downtown campus. Seifferts Market + Bakeshop is now proud to offer ready-to-heat meals from Barakah Eats in our freezer section. If you miss the lunch hours at the cafeteria, we’ve got you covered with frozen options including Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, and Veggie Biryani. Students who need support with food security can visit the VCC Indigenous Gathering Spaces at both campuses where you can find nutritious food supplies in the pantry.

STUDENT SUPPORT

myVCC and VCC student email Use the myVCC student portal to look up grades, order transcripts, download tax forms, receive campus news and alerts, and access your VCC student email. If it’s your first time logging in, your initial password will use your birthday in this format: VCCMMDDYY# (“VCC” plus your birthday (MMDDYY) plus “#”). E.g. if your birthday is January 30, 1995, your initial temporary password will be VCC013095#. Following your first login, you will be prompted to create a new, secure password. Check your VCC email regularly for important college notifications and communications from your instructors. You can also forward your VCC email to your personal email account. Login help > Indigenous Gathering Spaces are open VCC’s Indigenous Gathering Spaces promote cultural safety and belonging while offering the use of computers, printers, kitchenettes, and casual meeting areas. Our Downtown and Broadway Gathering Spaces are pleased to be open to support Indigenous learners and guests. International students – stay connected If you are an international student at VCC, the International Education (IE) office is available for one-on-one advising to support you in person or on Zoom. International advisors can share information about studying at VCC, provide immigration resources, and connect you with available resources. Be sure to also follow us on social media for regular updates. Learn more > Introducing Togetherall – a free online community of peer support Imagine a safe, anonymous online community where you can connect with peers around the clock. Whether you need advice, comfort, or just someone to talk to. Togetherall is here for you – completely FREE for VCC students! Consider joining today! Learn more | Register here VCC Disability Services Are you a student who has a disability or potential disability? Did you know that you have the right to access education free from barriers? Learn more > VCC’s sexual violence and misconduct policy and reporting options VCC provides an online support tool for survivors of sexual violence and misconduct. As well, VCC’s collaboration with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) has produced a platform that is compliant with the needs of campuses across Canada. It was created through consultation with stakeholders, including administration and sexual violence experts from post-secondary institutions. REES can be accessed online anywhere, anytime. Go to reescommunity.com/campus and select VCC from the drop-down list. Financial Aid can help! Stressed about money? Need more information about what you could be eligible for? Stop by the Financial aid office and we will answer your questions. Learn more > Find your next job through VCC Works VCC Works is VCC’s online job posting and career resources platform. Log with your VCC ID and password today to find current job postings, info about upcoming events, and more. security services Get involved with the Students’ Union of VCC SUVCC is very excited to welcome new and returning members back to school! As a member of SUVCC you have access to a wider variety of services to support you during your time at VCC and events where you can have fun and meet new people. Learn more about what it means to be a member involved > Get support from professional tutors and an academic coach at the VCC Learning Centre Whether you’re returning to campus or new to VCC, we offer free face-to-face and online tutoring, academic coaching, and many academic study and career resources. Our professional tutors at the Downtown and Broadway campuses offer support in business, life sciences, math/science, and English. You can also get your term off to the right start. Find out more at https://learningcentre.vcc.ca.

GETTING HERE

Both VCC campuses are conveniently located on Vancouver’s SkyTrain network and along numerous bus lines. Getting to VCC Broadway VCC-Clark SkyTrain Bus 9, 99 along Broadway Getting to VCC Downtown Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station Bus 5, 17, 19, 22, N15 along West Pender Bus 6, N15, N24 along Cambie Street

STAYING SAFE

Safewalk program As the days get shorter during the colder months, it’s important to stay safe on campus and the surrounding area. If you ever feel unsafe walking to your car or the SkyTrain station at night, know that there is a Safewalk program you can use with Start now >, located on level 2 in building B at Broadway and the atrium at the Downtown campus.

LET’S CONNECT

Follow VCC on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn to keep up to date on college news like campus closures, events, web maintenance, student success stories, and more. Feel free to send us messages and questions, or share your own photos and stories using the hashtag #myVCC.