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Need help taking your next step? Elders, faculty and staff are here to support you – from getting ready for university studies through to graduation day.

Deadlines extended

There’s still time to apply to join us in September. Application deadlines have been extended for many programs.

Graduate programs

Looking to continue your learning with graduate studies? VIU offers a variety of graduate and post-degree programs.

VIU News

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

In this edition of VIU News & Experts:  VIU researcher investigating brain injuries as a result of domestic violence.  New expert in foot and ankle...

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Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher

Dr. Michael Asmussen received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to bring his research to VIU. “You need to improve your stability” is one of the...

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Alum of the Month: Ashley Kuramoto

From student to teacher to published author Since graduating from Vancouver Island University in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education...

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VIU Events

May
28

Vesna Ukrainian Dancers of Nanaimo and friends - an afternoon of cultural delight

Ukranian Dancers: Vesna Ukrainian Dancers of Nanaimo and friends - an afternoon of cultural delight

May
29

Information Session (online) for Office Administration Program

Zoom Meeting Passcode: 580163 Join the chair of the Office Administration program to learn about our 10-month Office Administration program and see how it...

May
29

Art as a Way of Listening: Youth Research Chapter Celebration

ART AS A WAY OF LISTENING PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE YOUTH RESEARCHER CHAPTER IN THIS NEW PUBLICATION! MONDAY, MAY 29TH, 2023 FROM 4 TO 6PM VANCOUVER...

May
31

Bhangara Dancing & Samosas

Please join us as we wrap up Asian Heritage with a celebration of Bhangra dancing and samosas. Bhangra Teacher Sukhi Sangha will lead participants in a short...

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