Faculty & StaffE-Update
March 2012
In this E-update
On Campus Events
Information Sessions
Registration & Admissions update
Advising update
Residences update
Campus Tours Contacts
Annual Counsellor Check-in Day !
On May 4th, 2012 we will be hosting our annual Counsellor Check-in event. We will host a day of activity that will include:
- a tour of the campus for 1st time attendees
- mini-sessions focused in a selection of program areas
- a review of our annual calendar of events
- Lunch provided by our Culinary Institute and Q&A with Advising, Disability Services and Financial Aid and Awards
For more information please contact Joanna Hesketh: Joanna.Hesketh@viu.ca
What’s Happening at VIU
Recruitment & Public Engagement: On-Campus Events for 2012
May 4th, 2012: Counsellor Check-in Day
VIU Events
March 7th Psychology Club Conference (open to High School students)
The Psychology Club at Vancouver Island University is hosting a Mini-Conference on March 7th on the Nanaimo campus, and we are pleased to extend an invitation to our local senior secondary students enrolled in Psychology as part of their high school degree. The theme of the conference is 'The Future of Psychology', and will include a key-note speaker, poster presentations and information regarding post-secondary psychology. Students will have the chance to speak with undergraduate student coordinators of research labs in the department and get a feel for what being involved in undergraduate university-level research entails. For more information, please contact viupsychology@gmail.com.
Information Sessions
March 20 - Visual Art Program: BFA Transfer, BA Minor, and Visual Art Diploma (More Info)
March 28 - Sterile Supply Technician Certificate (More Info)
March 29 - Sterile Supply Technician Certificate (More Info) *hosted in Victoria*
April 17 - Event Management Certificate (More Info)
May 3 - Activity Assistant Certificate (More Info)
May 7 - Animal Care Aide Certificate (More Info)
June 14 - Event Management Certificate (More Info)
Updates
Registration and Admissions
Deadlines are approaching for the following programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – February 29, 2012
- Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration – March 31, 2012
For up to date information on other program application deadlines, refer to the Program Availability List: www.viu.ca/pal/index.asp.
Registration for new VIU students is scheduled for mid-May. To confirm registration for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 academic year, a $200 deposit is due on June 15, 2012.
Financial Aid & Awards
VIU President’s Entrance Scholarships for Vancouver Island High School Students (including Powell River)
Information was mailed to all Vancouver Island and Powell River high school principals in November, followed up with an informational e-mail to Vice-Principals, Counsellors and Career Centers at each of the schools. Attached to the e-mail was the selection criteria guidelines, established in consultation with Nanaimo area Counsellors. Please use this guide to determine your top academic student – if he or she selects VIU as their school of choice, they will qualify to receive this entrance scholarship. The School Selection/Principal’s Endorsement form will be on-line at www.viu.ca/financialaid/applications.asp by March 1, 2012. Completed Endorsements must be received in the Financial Aid & Awards Office by April 30, 2012.
VIU Chancellor’s Entrance Scholarships for top Aboriginal Students
As above, information has been sent to all high school contacts, along with the guidelines for selection. Selection/Endorsement form will be on-line by March 1, 2012 and must be submitted by April 30, 2012.
VIU Entrance Scholarships and Awards
Applications for VIU’s “general” Entrance Scholarships and Awards will be available on-line at www.viu.ca/financialaid/applications.asp by mid-January, with a submission deadline of March 15th.
For further information please contact Karen Stant (Karen.Stant@viu.ca) or Audrey Dubyna (Audrey.Dubyna@viu.ca) or call 250 740-6423.
Advising
Advising
Timetable of university courses for Fall/Spring will be up by late April. New students can then pick and timetable their course selections and save that plan for their official registration date/time.
Web registration tutorial
Log in to your record
Contact Advising with any questions: advising@viu.ca
To schedule a telephone or in-person appointment, call:
Nanaimo (250) 740-6410
Toll-free 1-888-920-2221 ext. 6410Cowichan (250) 746-3509
Powell River (604) 485-2878
Disability Services
Disability Services will be hosting Information Sessions at VIU on the last Friday of the month from October 2011 to August 2012. The sessions will be held in Building 200, room 219 from 9:30-10:30. This is an opportunity for students with disabilities and their families to find out about the documentation required for post-secondary, the services available through our department and possible sources of funding. Please RSVP to disabilityservcies@viu.ca.
VIU Residences
VIU Residences offer student accommodation in three types of housing, traditional dormitories, 20 bed style houses and apartments. Each room is single occupancy and shares a bathroom with someone of the same gender. Students who live in residence get the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world and outside of their program area, while only steps away from the Nanaimo campus! Residence Life offers services and events that you won’t find off campus.
If you are planning on attending VIU and would like to live in residence, apply for both at the same time to avoid disappointment.
To apply online, go to www.viuresidences.ca
For information on Reslife, contact reslife@viuresidences.caFor information on applications and room assignments, contact frontdesk@viuresidences.ca
Connect With Us
Campus Tours
Tours are conducted through the Communications & Public Relations department out of the Welcome Center. If you would like to arrange a campus tour, please email cu@viu.ca or call (250) 753-3245 ext. 4611.
Counsellor Packages and Additional Materials
Counsellor packages will be sent out in the Fall to all high schools in BC. If you would like to request an extra counsellor package or additional materials, please contact Joanna Hesketh at Joanna.Hesketh@viu.ca or call (250) 740-6560.
Next Update: May 2012