Indigenous Students

VIU offers culturally appropriate supports to help Indigenous students feel connected and at home.

Learn about Indigenous services

Deadlines extended

Applications deadlines have been extended for many VIU programs that start in the fall.

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Graduate programs

Looking to continue your learning with graduate studies? VIU offers a variety of graduate and post-degree programs.

Graduate and post-degree programs

VIU News

New farming courses provide science-based and practical learning

VIU’s Cowichan campus piloting three micro-credential certificates for farmers Are you curious about the science behind sustainable farming and gardening...

Update to the Community – Dismantlement of Encampment

Dear VIU community,  Earlier today, VIU, with the assistance of a qualified security firm, began dismantling the encampment on the Nanaimo campus quad, in...

Update to the community - notice of court order

Dear VIU community,  Today, the Supreme Court of B.C. granted Vancouver Island University an injunction to remove the encampment on our Nanaimo campus quad....

VIU Events

Aug
21

VIU New Employee Orientation Week

At VIU, our employees are core to our strategic foundations; in particular, we want to ensure they are all welcomed and supported. It’s in our vision: “…
Aug
22

VIU New Employee Orientation Week

At VIU, our employees are core to our strategic foundations; in particular, we want to ensure they are all welcomed and supported. It’s in our vision: “…
Aug
27

Rock VIU

RockVIU is your chance to learn how to get the most out of your time at VIU.  Explore campus, meet faculty and connect with other students. Attend a…
Aug
27

Q&A panel: How to access your student services

Get information about all the amazing resources and services available to you at Vancouver Island University. These services are here to support you in your…
Aiden Kilcommons

Aiden Kilcommons

If I was only able to take away one thing from my experience here at VIU it would be the relationships I have been able to form with these amazing people. I have learned so much not only about geology, but life in general and will cherish the memories made for the rest of my life.

Bachelor of Science, Geoscience

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