Available Services for Students

Advising Centre:

Academic Advisors support prospective and current students to unleash their potential as whole learners. Contact Advising for assistance with program and course planning and more. Call 250.740.6410 (1.888.920.2221 ext 6410) or email advising@viu.ca.

Career Options:

Assistance in exploring career options is available from Counsellors, Advisors, and through the Campus Career Centre at 250-740-6420. More information can be found here: https://career.viu.ca/home.

Counselling:

Confidential support is available for personal and academic concerns.  Call 250-740-6416.

Disability Services:

Support is available for students with disabilities, or who may have health conditions which affect their ability to succeed academically. Call 250-740-6446.

Aboriginal Student Support:

Information, support and referrals are provided to assist Aboriginal students in their academic endeavours. Call 250-740-6510.

Math Learning Centre:

The Math Learning Centre will assist you with math-related problems, including those you may be having in chemistry, physics, business and vocational courses.  It is located in Bldg 360, Room 303. For hours of operation, call 250-740-6361.

Student Success Courses and Seminars: 

Watch the Events Calendar page or for posters around campus. For more information contact Student Support Services at one of the following numbers:  Nanaimo campus:

250-740-6416, Cowichan campus: 250-746-3500, or Powell River campus:  604-485-2878.

Writing Centre:

Nanaimo: The Writing Centre offers personal tutorials to assist you with all of your writing assignments. Sign up at www.viu.ca/writingcentre, or drop in to meet with a friendly and knowledgeable faculty tutor. Location: fourth floor of the Library.

Cowichan: Sign-up sheets are posted outside the Credit Programs area, Bldg 2, 2nd Floor.