Membership

Why Join the BCITRA?

A BCITRA membership will help you stay connected with friends and colleagues from the Institute, and, hopefully, spark new friendships with others through activities and events held throughout the year.

As a member, you’ll receive:

• Free membership for the calendar year in which you join
• Email newsletters and updates
• Invites to lunches, outings, events, and other social activities
• Offers to attend free or low-fee workshops focused on retiree issues
• An invitation to the Annual General Meeting

Access to BCIT Services

Your membership qualifies you to request a Retirees’ One Card from the Safety and Security Office. Your One Card is your access to:

• BCIT Library services
• BCIT fitness facilities
• Retiree parking access to student lots on Burnaby Campus
• 24-hour security escorts through the Safer Walk program on Burnaby Campus
• Audit-only admission to Flexible Learning courses (space permitting)
• Book available meeting spaces and activity rooms

Entry to BCIT Events

Through the BCITRA, you’re invited to attend a range of Institute events including:

• Board of Governors’ holiday reception
• Convocation
• United Way pancake breakfast and auction
• Presentation Idol