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BCITSA News & Stories
Welcome to the BCIT Student Association’s press hub — your official source for news, statements, and advocacy updates. From representing student voices to highlighting campus initiatives, our press releases share the latest developments, achievements, and events that matter to the BCIT community.
December 3, 2025
BCITSA Condemns Rushed Post-Secondary Review
The BCITSA is deeply alarmed at the announcement of what appears to be a rigged process…
February 4, 2025
Student Association Requests Campus Closure
The BCITSA is deeply concerned by BCIT’s decision to proceed with in-person learning activities today.
August 19, 2022
Student Association welcomes 2023 BC Budget Report
The BCIT Student Association is pleased to see many positive recommendations in the 2023 Budget Consultation Report, issued by the BC Select Standing Committee.
May 20, 2022
BCITSA Board issues Statement on Women’s Right to Choose
The Student Association is aware of news reports that the United States Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade.
January 6, 2022
Open letter to BCIT on student concerns about returning to campus
In response to a student petition to delay in-person classes, BCITSA prepared this letter to address student health, safety, and COVID-19 concerns.
April 9, 2021
Student advocacy works – Province of B.C. invests a further $4 million in COVID-19 emergency assistance funding
The BCIT Student Association is pleased to commend the Province for stepping up with $4 million in new student emergency financial assistance.
January 15, 2021
BCITSA Adopts New External Policies
The BCIT Student Association is pleased to commend the Province for stepping up with $4 million in new student emergency financial assistance.
August 25, 2020
U-Pass BC Resumption for Students in the Lower Mainland
Today, the BCIT Student Association is excited to announce that the U-Pass BC program will resume on September 1.
August 11, 2020
BCITSA Issues Budget Recommendations
In response to recent U-Pass BC questions this fall, BCITSA prepared this letter to address concerns about the U-Pass program.
July 22, 2020
BCITSA – Fall 2020 U-Pass Update
BCITSA prepared this letter in response to recent fall questions about U-Pass BC, aiming to address concerns surrounding the U-Pass program.
June 4, 2020
BCITSA – Letter Addressing Recent Events
On behalf of the BCIT Student Association, we stand in unity with black communities here at BCIT, and around the globe.
April 22, 2020
Federal Government introduces emergency supports for students and new grads affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
BCITSA welcomes today’s announcements of the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, Canada Student Service Grant, and temporary increases to Canada Student Grants and Loans.
April 9, 2020
Important Update from the BCITSA regarding the U-Pass
Due to COVID-19, BCITSA and post-secondary institutions worked with TransLink to temporarily suspend the program starting May 1st.
February 28. 2020
BCIT Student Association Welcomes Premier John Horgan and Minister Melanie Mark to the Annacis Island Campus to Announce B.C. Access Grant
Premier John Horgan and Minister Melanie Mark visited BCIT’s Annacis Island Campus to announce the new B.C. Access Grant student financial assistance program.
January 30, 2020
BCIT Student Association Welcomes the Continuation of the U-Pass BC Program for an Additional Five Years
The BC government announced the U-Pass BC renewal between TransLink, post-secondary institutions, and student associations, extending the agreement through 2025.
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