Become a VIU student:

Arrange a personal tour of the Nanaimo campus. Please contact the Welcome Centre:

Toll Free: 1-888-920-2221

Phone: 250-753-3245 Option 5

Email: cu@viu.ca

• Attend free program information sessions

• 8 Steps to becoming a VIU student

• Connect with an Advisor

• I have applied - what's next?

• Resources for new students

Information for:

• Preparatory students - I need to do some upgrading

• Transfer students

• Students interested in trades

• International students (If you are not a Canadian or Landed Immigrant)

• Students experiencing educational barriers?

Issues:

1. Some programs have earlier application deadlines than others. Be sure to check the application deadline for your program. For most programs, applications are accepted after November 15 for September entry in the following year. It is usually in your best interest to apply on the earliest possible date. You can apply online.
2. Many people applying to limited-entry programs also apply for 'Bachelor of Arts' (You are only charged for your first application). If you are not accepted in your program of choice you may wish to take any university courses that are required in that program, and re-apply for the following year.
3. Course prerequisites will be checked, so make sure that you complete them and the admissions office has your transcript  before courses begin. Check the Course Description section of the calendar for course prerequisites.
4. All correspondence from the Registration Office should be read carefully; you must respond as required.
5. If you have any questions, contact the Advising Centre.