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Steps to take

Are you coming to Vancouver Island University?...Lindsay, VIU student
Need Disability Services?
PLAN EARLY...
Follow these steps to Academic Success...

Step 1: Career Plan

Ask yourself: What would I like to do? Would this program be suited to me?

Work with a Career Counsellor from your community to establish an educational career plan:

  • Triumph Services 1-866-751-5627 (service for all disabilities)
  • Supporting Employment Transition 250-714-0085 (service for all disabilities)
  • Nanaimo Youth Services Association 250-754-1989 (service for youth aged 15-30)
  • C.N.I.B. 1-888-572-2233 (service for vision disabilities)
  • I.D.H.H. 250-753-0999 (service for hearing disabilities)

At Vancouver Island University, call 250-740-6410 to arrange an appointment to explore your career possibilities.

Step 2: Advisor

Make an appointment with a Vancouver Island University

Course Advisor 250-740-6410

Bring your career plan to the appointment. Ask the advisor: What courses do I take to complete my plan? Do I have the entry requirements? When are program information sessions?

Step 3: Apply

Fill out and submit Application for Admission to Vancouver Island University before program deadline date.

Step 4: Pay

Explore Financial Aid options 250-740-6423

Ask: How will I pay for my courses?

Step 5: Documentation

Obtain required disability documentation. Certified documentation must be from a qualified professional, and be dated within the last 5 years. Take a “Verification of Disabilities” form to a certified professional to complete.Your Dr. or medical specialist completes pages 6-8 only.

Step 6: Appointment

Make appointment with Disability Services 250-740-6446

Bring: Your completed documentation and your career plan

Discuss the type of academic accommodation services that will help to lessen educational barriers created by your disability.

Step 7: Communicate

Discuss your accommodation with your instructors at the beginning of each new semester.

Step 8: Inform

Keep Disability Services informed of any new developments, or any changes to your health or disability.