KPU Civic Plaza
Located at 13485 Central Avenue, our brand new campus is conveniently located directly on the SkyTrain's Expo Line adjacent to Surrey Central Station and the bus loop.
Situated on the Surrey Centre Plaza, this campus is within walking distance of local restaurants, coffee shops and shopping, neighbouring both Surrey City Hall and the iconic Surrey Centre Library.
The campus itself is accessed via an elevator from the Surrey City Hall parkade, or from an elevator in the ground-floor lobby of the newly opened Civic Hotel, currently Surrey’s tallest building.
Programs
KPU's Melville School of Business has began offering post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas at KPU Civic Plaza in January 2019.
As well, KPU's Continuing and Professional Studies Division will also offer programs at KPU Civic Plaza starting in January 2019.
Campus Services
The campus features a mix of modern, flexible, formal and informal learning spaces, linked by a common staircase:
- Six 35-seat classrooms
- Five 25-seat classrooms
- Four open spaces that allow for students and employees to engage in individual and group work
- Seven bookable meeting rooms
- Welcome areas with flexible seating on each floor adjacent to the elevators
- Microwave station
- Employee lounge with kitchenette facilities and drop-in workspace that includes two bookable offices and a bookable meeting room
- Prayer and meditation room
- Broadcast centre
- Assessment and Testing Centre
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Operating Hours
KPU Civic Plaza is currently operating as a testing centre only and is not open as a study space.
ID Cards
Students and employees will be granted access to Civic Plaza using their KPU ID card. ID cards can be obtained from the Concierge on Level 6. They can also be obtained from the Library following the process outlined at kpu.ca/kpucard. Photos will NOT be taken at KPU Civic Plaza.
Students and employees will be required to scan their KPU ID Card in the elevator to access Levels 5, 7 and 8. Access control setting for KPU ID Cards will be dependent on the need of the individual.
Bookstore
Existing online bookstore services will be offered at KPU Civic Plaza, which means that students can order their course material through the Bookstore website to the campus of their choice, including Civic Plaza, at no additional cost, or to their home for a minimal cost. The Concierge will sign-off on the student pick-up. Students may also shop in person at the Surrey campus Bookstore.
IT Support
IT Service Desk Portal: itservicedesk.kpu.ca
Email: servicedesk@kpu.ca
Phone: 604-599-2116, Option 3Service Desk hours are:
- Mon to Thurs 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM (8:00 PM in Summer semester)
- Fri 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Security
Security personnel are on campus during all operating hours and provide a variety of services, including response to security-related issues, safe walk, check-in on persons working alone, and lost and found. It is recommended that students and employees download the "KPUSafe" app to be kept up to date on safety and security issues. Security can be reached by phone at 604-598-5276.
Transit
The KPU Civic Plaza campus is situated adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain Station, which is located at 10278–135 Street. The station and adjacent bus loop form a central regional transit hub servicing all major local communities. For more information on transit options servicing this area please visit the Transit in Surrey or visit TransLink's website.
Parking
Public parking is available at market rate on levels P2 and P3 in the parkade at Surrey City Hall. Public parking is available between 6 a.m. and midnight, seven days per week. Parking pay stations are located throughout the parkade.
Please note that free two-hour parking on level P1 is available only for visitors to City Hall and the Surrey Centre Library. All other patrons in the parkade must pay in accordance with the posted rates.
For information on the public underground parking.
KPU has secured a limited number of parking stalls for KPU employees. Employees are encouraged to check SharePoint for details.
If the parkade is full, additional paid parking is available 150 metres away at 13583 - 104 Avenue (across the street from Safeway).