Academic Policies

Are you currently on academic suspension but want to keep making progress? The LRTL & BUSM 1500 Pilot Project is a special opportunity to take a course while working on your academic success.

What’s This About?

Normally, students on suspension can’t take courses. This voluntary pilot project lets you apply what you learn in LRTL (Langara Return to Learning) to a 3-credit course:

BUSM 1500 – Business Presentations

• Develop real-world communication skills for business and professional settings.
• Gain confidence in public speaking, leading meetings, and working with others.
• Learn to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations.

• Class Details: In-person, Fridays (3 hours) during the Summer semester.

Why Join?

✅ Get Back on Track for Fall – Successfully completing both LRTL and BUSM 1500 allows you to return to good academic standing in the Fall semester. Earn three credits for BUSM 1500 and improve your GPA.
✅ Stay Connected – Keep access to important student services and resources.
✅ Boost Your Skills – Build strong presentation and communication skills that will help in any career.
✅ Build confidence - Apply new learning approaches from LRTL to BUSM 1500 and feel confident to return to studies

Who Can Join?

• Students currently on academic suspension.
• You must be enrolled in LRTL.
• You must not have previously completed BUSM 1500.

How does it work

You will be enrolled in the LRTL and BUSM 1500 concurrently during the Summer semester 2025. While the LRTL is free, regular domestic and international student tuition fees and student fees apply to register in BUSM 1500. Here are some dates to help with planning:

• Langara Return to Learning Course
  Starts May 5 Ends June 4 
• BUSM 1500
  Starts May 9 Ends August 1

How to Sign Up

Interested? Attend one of the information sessions for LRTL to learn more. See Session Dates

Once you are registered for LRTL, you will be able to sign up for this pilot project in the LRTL Orientation session. Take this chance to move forward in your studies!

1. Will this cost anything?
   The LRTL is free. Regular domestic and international student tuition and other student fees including U-Pass BC apply to registration in BUSM 1500.

2. What is the time commitment for each course?
   LRTL (3 hours per week); BUSM 1500  (6 hours per week - 3 hours per week for in-person class attendance + 3 hours per week on assignments)

3. What if I can't finish the LRTL or BUSM 1500?
   If you do not complete the LRTL, you will be dropped from BUSM 1500 with a full refund. You can retake LRTL in the following semester to apply for early re-admission. If you choose to withdraw from BUSM 1500, you can still apply for early re-admission with a LRTL course completion and return to your studies.

If you have more questions, please email us: academicsupport@langara.ca