The Results are in:
We’re excited to announce that our Events Funding Referendum passed overwhelmingly. Of the 1,496 people who voted, 1,030 voted YES!
About
You came to BCIT to build your future, but you also deserve a campus that helps you connect, unwind, and enjoy your time here.
Over the past two years, BCITSA has delivered more than 175 events on campus, including pub nights, trivia, craft markets, food vendors, petting zoos, contests, giveaways, and more. These events are designed to create the kind of campus experience you have told us you want—one that brings people together and makes BCIT feel like a community.
We want to keep building that experience, but to do so, we need a permanent source of funding.
This February, you will have the opportunity to vote for a permanent source of funding for BCITSA campus events. By voting YES, you unlock a full year of events across campuses for less than the price of one drink per semester. Most importantly, by voting YES, you are supporting a more vibrant campus community, one that encourages connection, supports student wellbeing, and makes BCIT feel like a place to belong, not just a place to study.
Voting is Closed
Feb 23-27, 2026
What does a yes vote mean for you?
Dedicated Staff
A permanent events team means more reliable planning, professional-quality events, and sustainable year-round programming .
Club Funding
Clubs will have their event funding doubled so they can host their own events.
Student Choice
Each year, students will have the opportunity to tell us what kind of events they want to see, ensuring events reflect diverse interests, schedules, and needs.
Accessible Fun
Students are under real financial strain, and campus events offer free access to experiences that would normally cost money.
Places to Connect
Events offer opportunities for students to build friendship, a sense of belonging, and have fun.
| Student Association Activity Fee – Increase Per Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 | 2027 – 2028 | 2028 – 2029 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year All Full Time Day – Technology All Full Time Day – Technology | Per Term Per Term | 2026 – 2027$4.00 | 2027 – 2028$4.00 | 2028 – 2029$4.00 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year All Full Time Day – Trades, Apprentices & Industry Services All Full Time Day – Trades, Apprentices & Industry Services | Per Week Per Week | 2026 – 2027$0.23 | 2027 – 2028$0.23 | 2028 – 2029$0.23 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year All Part Time Day – Technology All Part Time Day – Technology | Per Credit Per Credit | 2026 – 2027$0.33 | 2027 – 2028$0.33 | 2028 – 2029$0.33 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year All Part Time Evening (CE Courses) All Part Time Evening (CE Courses) | Per Course Per Course | 2026 – 2027$0.57 | 2027 – 2028$0.57 | 2028 – 2029$0.57 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year All Coop Technology Students All Coop Technology Students | Per Term Per Term | 2026 – 2027$2.00 | 2027 – 2028$2.00 | 2028 – 2029$2.00 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year Trades Coop Trades Coop | Per Week Per Week | 2026 – 2027$0.11 | 2027 – 2028$0.11 | 2028 – 2029$0.11 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year Micro-Credentials – On All Campuses Micro-Credentials – On All Campuses | Per Credit Per Credit | 2026 – 2027$0.17 | 2027 – 2028$0.17 | 2028 – 2029$0.17 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year Micro-Credentials – Distance & Online Micro-Credentials – Distance & Online | Per Credit Per Credit | 2026 – 2027$0.08 | 2027 – 2028$0.08 | 2028 – 2029$0.08 |
| Student Association Activity Fee * Increase Per Academic Year Standard Or Regular Courses – Distance & Online Standard Or Regular Courses – Distance & Online | Per Course Per Course | 2026 – 2027$0.29 | 2027 – 2028$0.29 | 2028 – 2029$0.29 |
FAQs
Most Asked Questions
If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please reach out to referendum@bcitsa.ca.
Go to bcit.simplyvoting.com/ between February 23 (9:00am) and February 27 (2:00pm), 2026 and log in using your MyBCIT credentials to cast your vote.
Yes! Each BCIT campus will have events throughout the year.
There will be a variety of events throughout the year. In the past we have hosted trivia nights, contests, craft markets, petting zoos, festivals, career fairs, and so much more. Each year, students will have the opportunity to tell us what kinds of events they would like and we will base our programming on that information.
For the past two years, the Events Department has been funded by a temporary, accumulated surplus elsewhere in the SA budget. These funds are not available long-term, so this referendum is required to make the Events Department sustainable going forward.