Archive News 2021
Welcome to VCC – Winter 2021
Welcome new and returning students to Vancouver Community College! See below for information and resources to help you now and throughout your studies in 2021.
News for students
COVID-19 safety on campus
Province-wide restrictions set in place by the Provincial Health Office late last year have been extended into January 2021. Please review safety measures and recommendations before coming to campus. READ MORE >
U-Pass update
As of January 2021, students will be billed for U-Pass on a term-by-term basis. Students with courses scheduled between January-April 2021 have had their U-Pass eligibility re-assessed and their accounts charged or credited based on schedule information as of Dec. 15, 2020. U-Pass eligibility status will be subject to re-assessments in case schedule information is changed. LEARN MORE >
Getting started at VCC
Access myVCC and your student email
Use the myVCC.ca student portal to keep you informed as well as to look up grades, order transcripts, access 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 be your birthday (MMDDYY). Check your VCC email regularly or forward your VCC email to your personal email account. You'll receive college notifications and communications from your instructors. LOG IN NOW >
Orientation to online learning
To help you transition to blended or online courses, we have created a guide with practical tips and resources that will support your academic success. Learn how to get set up, become comfortable with common technologies at VCC, identify effective strategies for learning online, and access free student supports. READ MORE >
Learn to use Moodle
Check out the following introductory video that will show you how to access Moodle from myVCC, find your courses, update your profile settings and send and receive messages. WATCH NOW >
Services for students
We offer a number of support services to help you during your time at VCC. Please note most in-person/face-to-face campus services for students are currently available online or by phone only. SEE LIST >
Student success workshop
Are you a new or returning student who wants to set yourself up for academic success in 2021? Between Jan 4-9, 2021, the Learning Centre is offering free technology help (for student email, Office, Moodle, Zoom) and online learning success workshops. All workshops are interactive and hosted on Zoom. REGISTER NOW >
Let's connect
Follow VCC on Instagram and Facebook Group to stay up to date on college news like campus closures and other stories and announcements. Feel free to send us messages and questions, or share your own photos and stories using the hashtag #VCCInternational.