Indigenous Students

VIU offers culturally appropriate supports to help Indigenous students feel connected and at home.

Free supports

Need to upgrade high school courses or improve your English? Pathways offers free custom supports.

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: December 1, 2023

What can COP28 realistically achieve? 🌍 We had a soul-filling week at VIU. The VIU Foundation's Giving Tuesday campaign raised more than $350,000 for students...

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $350,000 for students in need

The campaign engaged with a record number of new donors. ­­Vancouver Island University (VIU) students will have more access to scholarships, awards and...

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Vancouver Island University and the High School at VIU conclude partnership

The High School will close as of July 31, 2024. Vancouver Island University has made the difficult decision to end its financial and administrative support of...

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VIU Events

Dec
05

OCTAD, Art and Community, Exhibition

VIU’s View Gallery is excited to host OCTAD, Art and Community, an exhibit featuring exciting new artwork from eight Nanaimo and mid-Island-based artists.  The...

Dec
05

Indigenous Beading Series: Craft a Beaded Lanyard

Join us on December 5th at 3pm in the VIUSU office for an Indigenous beading workshop! Hosted by Annadette Bouvier, learn to make a colourful beaded lanyard (...

Dec
06

OCTAD, Art and Community, Exhibition

VIU’s View Gallery is excited to host OCTAD, Art and Community, an exhibit featuring exciting new artwork from eight Nanaimo and mid-Island-based artists.  The...

Dec
06

Shq'apthut Well-Being Wednesdays

Join us each week for Shq'apthut Well-Being Wednesdays in Bldg. 355 Room 211. Starting at 10am and ending at 2pm. Come enjoy Bannock Wednesday, see an...

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