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What is InVIU?

InVIU is an intranet for the exclusive use of employees at Vancouver Island University.
An intranet is a secure, web-like environment that is set up for the members of a group to access and customize in an easy and effective manner. What this means in practical terms for InVIU users is that not only can you navigate through the various web pages that make up InVIU, but you can also add your own information to the intranet without having to know anything about web site design or construction. You can just use your web browser program and the built in commands and options in InVIU.

Accessing InVIU

The InVIU site is best viewed in the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser program version 5.5 or higher. It can also be viewed in up to date versions of the Netscape and FireFox browsers. InVIU support does not recommend viewing InVIU using the Safari browser. InVIU can be accessed on or off campus at inviu.viu.ca.

If you access InVIU from off-campus or from the Cowichan campus, you will be asked for your CAPITAN username and password:
Windows XP users must enter
username: capitan\yourusername password: yourpassword
Windows 2000 users must enter
username: yourusername password: yourpassword domain: capitan

What can I use InVIU for?

Announcements:

View and add departmental and personal announcements:
Births, Garage Sales, Bake Sales, Events within or outside of Vancouver Island University that you want your co-workers to know about.

Note: InVIU announcements will only be seen by employees of Vancouver Island University. If you have announcements for the general public, you should contact Media Relations or go directly to the Events @ VIU web pages.

Employee Classifieds:

View and add your own classified style listings:

  • Items for Sale
    • Vehicles, computers, cameras, etc.
  • Items Wanted
    • Vehicles, computers, cameras, etc.

Professional Development Calendar: Quickly view and register for professional development courses provided by different departments here at Vancouver Island University in the Pro-D Calendar section.