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 researcher studying social and economic impacts of trail systems in Cowichan Valley

The research includes a public survey online now until the end of December. How, when and for what purpose people use trails in the Cowichan Valley region is...

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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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VIU Events

Dec
07

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
07

Christmas gift sale in support of students

Looking for a unique gift for that hard-to-buy-for loved one? Former Arts and Humanities dean Dr. Marni Stanley and Kathryn Barnwell, both retired VIU...

Dec
07

VIU Senate

Regular Senate meetings are open to the VIU community. Any inquires may be directed to senate@viu.ca.

Dec
07

Creativity as Connection: 1 hr Therapeutic Mini-Workshop

Replenish through Creative Invitations and Expression *Advance Registration Req'd* Within this mini one-hour workshop there will be an opportunity to connect...

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