Student Life

Explore what it’s like to be a VanArts student—from living in Vancouver to life on campus and navigating your academic year. Studying at VanArts will transform your skills, your connections, and your outlook as a creative professional.

Your experience here includes more than just your program. Through collaboration with other students or departments, hands-on projects, and daily life in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, you’ll grow both personally and professionally.

We invite you to explore:

• Discover Vancouver – get to know the city you’ll call home
• Living in Vancouver: Daily Life Info – practical info on housing, transit, banking, and more
• Community Integration & Supports – find events and networks to help you settle in
• Our Campus – find events, networks, and organizations that help you connect
• Academic Calendar – program start dates, holidays, and key events

Whether you’re new to Vancouver or new to post-secondary life, we’re here to support your journey.