Becoming a Wilson School of Design student means you’re joining a vibrant community of up-and-coming designers. We keep class sizes small to foster an atmosphere where students and faculty work together to create more than they ever thought possible. Student life here is about late-night work marathons with the most talented people you know. It’s about talking out that stubborn problem until you reach the ‘aha’ moment. It’s about the field trips, site visits and exchanges that light up your Instagram feed, and the under-eye bags and callused fingers that you’ll never show.
Our Instagram feed gives you a peek into what goes on behind the scenes, but to really get it you’ll need to apply.
Accepted already? Or just curious about resources and services that make up student life here? We’ve got you covered. Below are just a few of the resources available to you.
Being a student at the Wilson School of Design means you get the studio-based, small-group setting of our exclusive, purpose-built School, with the diversity and strength of a big university.
Student Resources
Academic Advising
Effective July 17, 2023
To All Wilson School of Design Students:
Your Design Advisor is here for you in these challenging times. Have questions? Please book an online appointment through Advisor Connect, and we will follow up with you. Please note, all meetings will be held online or on the phone. There are no in-person meetings available, in order to keep everyone safe and off campus. If you have difficulty using the Advisor Connect platform, please email your advisor, Amanda Naseri at designadvising@kpu.ca
Are you a Wilson School of Design student and need assistance with any of the following?
- Course Planning & Selection
- Program Choices
- Course Pre-requisites
- Program & Graduation Requirements
- Academic Regulations & Policies
- Educational Planning for Career Goals
Schedule an appointment to meet with one our Wilson School of Design Advisor, Amanda Naseri.
Design Advisor: Amanda Naseri
Email: DesignAdvising@kpu.ca
KPU Central Advising (for new students up to 45 credits)
Phone: 604.599.2600
Email
KSA (Kwantlen Student Association)
KSA Instagram
KSA Facebook
KSA Twitter
KSA Blog
This is a program funded by the Kwantlen Student Association that works in collaboration with KPU Sport and Recreation to bring health and recreational programming to KPU.
Campus Services
- Bookstore
- Cafeteria Hours
- IT Resources for Students
- Lost & Found
- Security
- Shuttle Bus Schedule
- U-Pass BC / Compass Card
- Read more here.
Student Life
Career Services
- resume, cover letter and interview workshops
- individual work search assistance to students upon request
- maintains and updates the Career Connection job posting system
- annually plans and executes Career Days and other job fairs
- assists employers by facilitating on campus recruitment
- provides employers with room rentals to conduct interviews or provide information sessions for students
- connects with employers and students through social networking systems such as Facebook and Twitter
- provides information on international internships and job opportunities
- provides information on external career training scholarships
- conducts mock interviews with students to help them prepare for the competitive nature of the job market
- Read more here.
- Career Services Department Overview
- Career Services Facebook
- Career Services Twitter
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Programs & Courses
- Continuing & Professional Studies
- Dates, Deadlines, and University Calendar
- Faculties
- Programs
- Timetables
- Read more here.
Sports & Recreation
- Updated fitness centres and studios on all KPU campuses
- Free fitness centre and studio membership for all current KPU students, employees, and alumni
- Reduced-cost fitness programs for all current KPU students, employees, and alumni
- Increased hours of operation of sport and recreation facilities
- New tournaments, sport leagues, and intramurals
- Flexible personal training rates
- KPU Sports & Rec Facebook
- KPU Sports & Rec Twitter
- KPU Sports & Rec Instagram
- Applying for Graduation
- Applying for Transfer Credit
- Checking Your Grades
- Getting a Transcript
- Paying Your Fees
- Read more here.
Student Health
The Student Health Promotion department was created in support of the Healthy University Initiative. The department recognizes that wellness is holistic and interconnected, and an iterative approach is required to address key priority areas for the university. As such, Student Health Promotion takes a proactive approach to not only address individual behaviours of KPU students, but also to identify and remove systemic and environmental barriers that impede student health & wellbeing. Activities and programs are aligned with Vision 2023 and focus on the six dimensions of wellness; physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial.
- Clubs & Student Groups
- Leadership Activites
- Sport & Recreation
- Student Health 101
- Volunteering
- Working on Campus
- Read more here.
Student Support
- Career Guidance
- Counselling Services
- Academic Advising
- Student Awards and Financial Assistance
- Research & Projects
- Accessibility Services
- Tutoring
- Read more here.
Student Survival Guide
Volunteer Opportunities
Work-Study Programs