Indigenous Students

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

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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

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach

Community members can learn and connect at the new centre dedicated to education and community engagement. The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is...

VIU News & Experts

Wildfire prep and food security through ocean research🐚 In this issue of VIU news & experts:  Preparing for an evacuation Watching the meteor show...

VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal

Congratulations to Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, VIU Chancellor and President of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, on receiving a Coronation Medal! Created to...

VIU Events

Aug
13

Team Based Learning Institute

We invite you to reserve your seat now in the August 2024 Course Re-Design Project, Increase Student Engagement and Persistence with Team-Based Course…
Aug
13

Vancouver Island Team-Based Learning Institute

We invite you to reserve your spot now for our August 2024 event: Increase Student Engagement and Persistence with Team-Based Course Design. By the end of the…
Aug
19

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
20

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: “…
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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