Student Support

You are at the core of our programs, and we want to help you succeed. In doing so we also help ourselves in our own aspirations for life-long learning.

We particularly enjoy recognizing and celebrating your achievements. To that end, we have a number of scholarships and awards, and we host an annual Essay Competition and follow-up celebration.

Faculty are one of your primary resources at VIU. We enjoy the amount of instructor-student interaction made possible by the small class sizes at VIU, and we welcome your visits to our offices for one-on-one assistance. All of us post regular office hours.

The Department Chair, Dawn Thompson, is available to discuss with you your program of study. Her phone local is 2785, hers email address is Dawn.Thompson@viu.ca , and her office is in Building 340, Room 202.

The Degree Completion Advisor, Lynda Patterson, will help ensure you meet all degree requirements with your chosen program of study. Her phone local is 2178, her email address is pattersol@viu.ca, and her office is in Building 355, Room 307. You should see her before beginning third year to start a Record of Degree Program (RDP) to track your progress towards completing your degree.

Writing Workshops may be offered each semester. Contact the Writing Centre for more information.

For employment opportunities, including the position of Student Office Assistant with the English Department, consult the Campus Career Centre.