Indigenous Students
VIU offers culturally appropriate supports to help Indigenous students feel connected and at home.
Deadlines extended
Applications deadlines have been extended for many VIU programs that start in the fall.
Graduate programs
Looking to continue your learning with graduate studies? VIU offers a variety of 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
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