Orientation 2011
Start your University Career off on the right foot! All new University students are urged to participate in VIU’s New Student Orientation Program on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Orientation is a great way for first-year students to meet classmates, faculty and staff, while being introduced to a full-range of available campus life activities and resources.
Join us for an exciting and informative day including integrated campus tours, and an opportunity to learn more about the range of student services and support available to you!
As well, we want to ensure that parents/guardians have the information needed to support their student in making important academic and life choices.
Parents/guardians of new students, please join us for our Parent’s Orientation: Supporting Your VIU Student, on Thursday, September 1, 2011
Registration is now closed for the 2011 New Student Orientation at Vancouver Island University.
All registered participants will be entered
in a draw to win a $1000 Tuition credit.
(Please note: you must attend orientation to be eligible to claim this prize)
Nanaimo Campus
Meet in the Royal Bank Plaza, in front of Building 200. A free BBQ is provided from 12 pm – 2 pm at the Nanaimo campus, in between Building 300 and the VIU Bookstore (Building 305) for all New Student Orientation participants. The VIU Bookstore (Building 305) will be accommodating new students with extended hours during New Student Orientation, and will remain open until 5:30pm on this day.
Date: Thursday September 1, 2011
Morning Session, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon Session, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
What to expect
- New Student Orientation Itinerary and information package pick up begins 20 minutes prior to the start of each session (8:40 am and 1:40 pm) in the Royal Bank Plaza
- Welcome from VIU President Dr. Ralph Nilson
- Welcome from your Faculty
- Fun and personalized campus tour that will allow you to become more familiar with VIU and the buildings you will be spending time in
- Chances to win free first-year student prize packs
- Opportunity to meet other students and faculty from your area of study
- Free BBQ and refreshments
- Live DJ and entertainment
- Interactive and engaging Info Fair including campus and regional community information
- Fun games and activities throughout the day
- And much more!
- Pay your tuition, purchase textbooks and supplies, buy snacks, or get yourself some brand-new VIU wear
Parking
Parking in Lots A,B,C,E,U,S will be COMPLIMENTARY on September 1, 2011 for students and parents. Typically, pay parking is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends at the Nanaimo Campus. For full details on parking at VIU’s Nanaimo Campus, or to submit an online student parking permit application, please visit the parking website.
Cowichan Campus
Meet in Room 140 at the Cowichan Campus.
Date: Wednesday August 31, 2011
10:00am – 12:30pm
Remember to bring with you:
- Your student number and photo ID (to use when creating a VIU Student ID card)
- A print out of your course schedule (to use for purchasing textbooks and determining which buildings on campus you will be studying in)
- A reusable beverage container for use during the Free BBQ and at NSO water stops
Parking
Parking is free at VIU’s Cowichan Campus.
Any questions or concerns you have about the upcoming semester – there will be plenty of people here to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction.
