Resources for students
Vancouver Island University offers the following services to help students enhance academic success and identify a clearer educational or career direction:
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Counselling Services (Building 200) To discuss your personal situation or educational challenges, make an appointment with a Vancouver Island University counsellor (250-740-6416).
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Advising (Building 200) For academic advice regarding your program, clarification of VIU’s policies, and for matching your program to long-term goals (250-740-6410).
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Students in degree programs may want to contact a degree advisor to facilitate appropriate planning for program completion.
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First Nations Student Support (Building 200) Direct support for First Nations' Students (250-740-6416).
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The Writing Centre (Building 345, Room 109) For assistance with essay, term paper writing, and other writing assignments call Local 2115 (250-753-3245).
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Math Learning Centre (Building 360, Room 303) For assistance with math-related problems you may be having in science, business, vocational, and math courses.
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Adult Basic Education (Building 205) For assistance with academic basics, including preparation for assessments (250-740-6425).
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Library (Building 305) For orientation to library research, consult the Reference Librarian on duty.
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Campus Career Centre (Building 310) For assistance in determining your career goal, drop in or make an appointment (250-740-6420).
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Disability Services (Building 200) For those with documented disabilities and requiring some accommodation, make an appointment (250-740-6416).
