Student Services
Textbook Store
The Columbia Textbook Store is located on the first floor of the Resource Centre beside Reception. The Bookstore carries all current semester textbooks and a limited supply of past semester text books.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Contact Reception for exceptions)
Return Policy
Refunds or exchanges will be accepted until the second week of each semester (third day for summer semester) or one week after date of purchase if purchase was made prior to a semester. For a 100% refund or exchange, students must bring the textbook back (a) in the first week of the fall or winter semester, (b) within the first three days of the summer semester, or (c) one week from the date of purchase if the purchase was made prior to the beginning of a semester. A 90% refund is available for textbooks returned the second week of the fall or winter semester.
For an exchange or refund, customers must have the original till receipt (plus debit/credit card or yellow textbook charge receipt if applicable). All refunds will be applied to the student’s account unless original purchase was made with a credit card (refunded to credit card).
Textbooks will NOT be accepted for a refund or exchange if:
- plastic shrink wrap has been opened or removed (when applicable).
- textbook has been damaged in any way.
- any accompanying CD or student aid is missing from the text package.
- returned after the second week of the fall or winter semesters, or after the third day of the summer semester.
Columbia Bible College reserves the right to refuse refunds if the return does not meet the standards listed in the store policy.
Parking
Students who wish to park on campus must purchase a parking pass for the whole academic year beginning in September. If a parking pass is no longer needed, students can return the pass and complete a parking pass cancellation form available at the front office. The prorated amount will be refunded to the student’s account. Daily parking is available, please see reception for rates.
| Parking Permit Rates: 2021/22 | ||||
| Commuter | Resident | |||
| Academic Year | $160* | $200* | ||
| *plus GST | ||||
Parking Permits and Violations
To register your vehicle for a parking permit or to appeal a parking violation, please login to MY CBC.
Security
Columbia Bible College places a high priority on the public safety of the campus community. To help maintain security, every student and staff member is issued a prox card with picture ID. Each prox card is coded to allow access to specific buildings and rooms on campus. For example, commuters gain access to the Commuter Lounge with their prox card, and residents need their prox cards to access their building and floor.
Note that our 24-hour on-campus assistance line is printed on the back of every prox card, so you should never have trouble finding it.
Student Job Board
Students looking to work while studying at Columbia have access to various employment opportunities.
On Campus Employment
Student Ambassador
Dining Services (Kitchen help, dishwashers, catering)
Athletics Minor Official/Gym Supervisor
Reception Relief
Custodial Help
Library Assistant
Off-Campus Employment
Off-Campus Housing
Live Off Campus
Off-Campus Housing Board
Columbia Student Discounts
As a current Columbia student, did you know you qualify for special discounts at local restaurants & businesses? Remember to bring your ID card and mention the discount.
Coffee Shops & Restaurants
Authentic Neapolitan pizza fire-baked on hearthstone and made with 100% Caputo Flour imported from Italy! Show your card and get 10% off your purchase.
Delicious tea, chai lattes, and live performances. Show your card and get 10% off your purchase. Bonus: bring a new person and get 25% off.
At STREATS we take our food and flavour inspiration from the streets, blending flavours and delivering them in surprising and delicious ways. Show your card and get 10% off your total food purchase.
Pitas & wraps, just the way you like them. Show your card and get a free bag of chips with purchase.
Everything from classic pizza to club sandwiches to share plates. Show your card and get 10% off your purchase.
Cheeseburgers, breakfast burgers, chili cheese fries - oh my! Show your card and get 10% off your purchase.
Delicious coffee & comfort food. Show your card and get 10% off your cafe purchase.
Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for west-coast tastes! Show your card and get $1 off your purchase.
More than just fresh, never frozen wings. WINGS Abbotsford offers a variety of delicious meals at an affordable price, perfect for any student on a budget. Enjoy the best dining experience Abbotsford has to offer. Show your card and get 20% off your total food purchase.
Made-to-order stir fries & noodle bowls. Yum. Show your card and get 10% off your purchase.
Automotive Repair
A family run business serving the Fraser Valley for more than 20 years. Show your card and receive 10% off all parts and labour on your vehicle's maintenance.
Services
Physiotherapy for a wide spectrum of injuries, ages, and abilities. Show your card and receive 10% off per visit.
Retail Stores
Incredible deals on books & music, with a huge selection. Show your card and get 10% off your purchase.
Hardware, paint, everything for your dorm room, suite, or home. Show your card and get 10% off your purchase (alumni, staff/faculty and students!).
10% discount at Abbotsford & Chilliwack locations.
Nutritional supplements and helpful services. 10% discount.
