Vancouver Island University / Canada

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We’re here to help you on your journey toward becoming a student. That's why we're giving away one $2,500 credit toward Fall 2021 tuition to a new, full-time domestic student.

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Welcome Indigenous students

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.

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COVID-19 financial aid for students

Are you facing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19? Check out this resource page for a list of supports and relief measures to help you get through this challenging time.

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VIU Quick Facts

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Investment in Nanaimo campus facilities serving students in health, science and trades programs.

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VIU News

VIU Partners with Community to Remember Fallen Soldiers

VIU video memorial that honours Nanaimo soldiers’ contributions to the First and Second World Wars to be displayed across the city.A unique video memorial...

WorldVIU Days Showcases Culture in Series of Virtual Events

WHAT: 11th annual WorldVIU Days WHEN: Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6, 2020 WHERE: Various virtual online events including Facebook live and...

VIU and NIC Launch Work-Integrated Learning Hub

The new hub, which aims to create new, mutually beneficial opportunities for students and employers north of the Malahat, includes a partnership with Mitacs...

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VIU Events

Oct

Capacity to Connect: Supporting Students in Distress Workshop for VIU Employees

The middle of the semester is upon us and student stress and distress can be high! Online learning and other impacts of COVID-19 is increasing the challenge...

Oct

Capacity to Connect: Supporting Students in Distress

The middle of the semester is upon us and student stress and distress can be high! Online learning and other impacts of COVID-19 are increasing the challenge...

Nov

See Your Future - Education & Career Fair

Geared towards high school students located in Saskatchewan this virtual fair is free and includes an interactive VIU display booth, presentations, information...

Nov

Connected Creations

Join via Zoom for a fun and simple art lesson that will allow you to refine a new skill and connect with other students to create something uniquely you. No...

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Cassandra Twiname

“Being from a small town in Northern B.C., coming to VIU was an easy adjustment with its welcoming atmosphere, small class sizes, approachable professors, and beautiful forested campus. The biology program is challenging but has an amazing faculty who have inspired my love for biology and have been there to help me throughout my academic career.”

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Biology and Psychology

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