At CCTB, we are committed to providing a supportive, enriching, and safe learning environment for all our students. From orientation to graduation, we offer a range of resources to help you thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Check out our "How to Succeed at CCTB" YouTube playlist for tips and guidance: Watch here.
Start your journey at CCTB with all the essential information you need! Our Student Handbook will guide you through campus life, academic expectations, and available student services.
Explore everything CCTB has to offer, including modern classrooms, collaborative spaces, and student-friendly facilities designed to enhance your learning experience. Check our Campus Tour to discover more about our campus.
These are important platforms to help you succeed in studies at CCTB.
Your health and safety are our top priorities. CCTB offers resources to support your mental and physical well-being, including:
Many substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine (found in tobacco and some vapes), and caffeine, can impact your mental, emotional, or physical state. While all substance use carries some level of risk, it’s essential to consider both the short-term and long-term effects on your well-being as a student.
No unregulated drug is safe, and prescription medications not obtained directly from a pharmacy also carry significant risks.
Fentanyl and carfentanyl are highly potent opioid painkillers that are being mixed into Vancouver’s unregulated drug supply. Even a tiny amount of fentanyl or its analogs (such as carfentanyl) can be fatal. Fentanyl has been detected in various unregulated drugs, and benzodiazepines are increasingly being mixed into the supply as well.
When using unregulated substances, there is no way to be certain of their exact contents. Drug checking is one harm reduction strategy that can provide more insight into what a substance may contain.
For more information on fentanyl and benzodiazepines, visit the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health website.
The safest option is to avoid substance use entirely. However, if you choose to use, making a plan to reduce potential harms can help protect your health and safety.
All CCTB students are required to have medical insurance for the duration of their studies. For more detailed information about this requirement, refer to our Student Health insurance policy.
The following are the options available to students who are newcomers to Canada and do not have valid Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage yet.
Once students have arrived in Vancouver, they must apply for Medical Services Plan (MSP). You are welcome to contact Student Services if any assistance is needed.
Looking for a place to stay? We provide guidance on housing options through:
Need help? CCTB Student Services is here to support you! Feel free to reach out anytime at studentservices@canctb.ca.
We acknowledge that the territories on which CCTB and its campus are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.