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It looks like this: preferredname.lastname@my.viu.ca. As of August 1, 2026, this is the only email address VIU will use to contact you while you're a current student. Tired of checking two inboxes? You can forward your MyVIU emails to a personal email. Just be sure to check your junk inbox in case your VIU emails end up there!

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International students

Learn about the support and services available to international students.

International students

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Indigenous students

Learn about the support and services available to Indigenous students.

Indigenous students

Important contact information

Employee directory

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Emergency contact info

What to do in an emergency situation

Emergency contacts

VIU News

Zeroing in on cancer with technology that maps molecules inside tissues

VIU postdoctoral researcher Dr. Joseph Monaghan is developing imaging technology that could lead to improvements in cancer treatments. Small molecules inside…

VIU News & Experts: October 15, 2026

It's a busy month at VIU!From VIU Fest, to a new, exciting foodie event, to a discussion on witches just in time for Halloween, read on to learn more.…

VIU offers free course on how to keep building materials out of landfills

Build skills, gain certifications and lead the change.   Residents in the qathet region can build skills for new career opportunities through free…

New resource on democracy and public trust joins VIU

Dr. Daniel Westlake is working with the Network of Jarislowsky Chairs in Trust and Political Leadership Vancouver Island University has a new democracy…

VIU Events

Oct
27

Mindspring: Understanding Loneliness and Building Social Connections

People can be alone and not feel lonely, or be surrounded by others and still experience feelings of isolation. Explore the causes of loneliness, how it…
Oct
27

Food 4 Thought: Disability & Self-Advocacy

A disability-centred session focused on building practical self-advocacy skills for students. The session will explore how disabled students can identify and…
Oct
27

Municipal Pension Plan - Planning for Retirement

Explore key insights on income sources, group health benefits, organizing for retirement, and the retirement application process in this 45-minute webinar.…
Oct
28

Mindspring: Understanding Motivation and Procrastination

Almost everyone procrastinates sometimes. But if you continue to put things off, then regret it and feel bad about yourself afterward, it’s easy to get caught…