Alumni Privilege Card

VIU alumni are entitled to a free Alumni Privilege Card which comes with a number of great benefits. Contact Kamala Paton, Alumni and Annual Campaign Officer, for more information.

 

Port Theatre Discount

Present your Alumni card at Nanaimo's Port Theatre and enjoy membership rates on all the Spotlight Series events.

 

Nanaimo Yoga Sanctuary

Alumni Privilege Card Holders are entitled to one free yoga class per year from the Nanaimo Yoga Sanctuary. Please email to hold your spot and present the Alumni Privilege Card for your free class.

Vancouver Island University Library

Present your Alumni card to the Library Service Desk to receive a card and borrow library materials for free. Please note: Because of licensing agreements this does not entitle alumni access to most library e-resources, databases and/or computer programs. It does entitle alumni to take books out, renew books online and use the library catalogue.

Vancouver Island University Gymnasium

Approximately 25% discount on regular rates on membership and squash courts. (Photo ID and Alumni Card required).

Vancouver Island University Theatre

Present your card at the box office to get student rates.

Discovery Dining Room

Present your Alumni card and receive two-for-one desserts in the Discovery Room dining room with the purchase of lunch or dinner. Located on the Nanaimo campus, the Discovery Room is VIU's hidden jewel, featuring elegant dining, fine wines and panoramic views. Phone 250-740-6338 for reservations.

VIU Residences

Receive a 10% discount on short-term summer accommodation with the presentation of your Alumni card at VIU's new Residence Village. VIU's residences offer economical short-term accommodation for groups or individuals from May to August. Check viuresidences.ca for details. Alumni status must be mentioned at time of booking. Phone 250-754-6338.

VIU Bookstore (Nanaimo Campus)

You'll receive special discount coupons for Alumni redeemable at the VIU Bookstore. The Bookstore carries art and stationery supplies, VIU clothing, gifts, general reading books and textbooks. Visit our new store in the Library building on the Nanaimo campus, or our locations at the Cowichan and Powell River campuses. Phone: 740-6200 in Nanaimo.

Milner Gardens Membership

• Individual $10. per year. (regular annual fee is $25)
• Household membership $20. per year (regular fee is $40 per year)

Membership Benefits

• Admission to the Garden during regular garden hours (excluding some Special Events)
• Advance entry in to Spring/Fall Plant Sales
• "Milner Musings" Quarterly Newsletter
• Gift Shop & Nursery - 10% discount off regularly priced merchandise and plants
• Guest Passes discounted @ $7.50 each
• Detailed information about Milner Gardens Benefit.

Alumni Golf Discount

 

All VIU employees and alumni are now eligible for a $10 discount on green fees at Fairwinds Golf Club. Fairwinds will also contribute $10 from every green fee purchased by VIU employees and alumni to the Vancouver Island University Foundation “Adopt A Student Fund.” One guest is also eligible for the $10 discount. Call the pro shop at 250.468.7666.

You can get your FREE Alumni Privilege Card:

In person:

VIU's Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre is located on the main floor of building 300, beside the cafeteria and is staffed with two Customer Service Representatives who are available in-person from 7:30am to 5pm and by phone from 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. (250.753.3245 or 1.888.920.2221 or by email at info@viu.ca)

VIU's Advancement & Alumni Relations Office

Bldg 310, VIU's Nanaimo Campus, across from the Welcome Centre 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo BC, V9R 5S5 Monday to Friday (9 am - 4:30 pm).

By mail:

Please include your:

Full name (including maiden name)

Current mailing address

E-mail address

Phone number

Academic program / faculty

Mail to:

Advancement & Alumni Relations Office

900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5S5

Questions?

Please contact the Advancement & Alumni Office.