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Academic support
Accessibility Services
If you have a documented disability, you may be entitled to accommodation. Learn more about VIU Accessibility Services.
Academic and Career Preparation
Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) can help with upgrading courses, English as a second language courses and additional academic support. Learn more about ACP programs.
Assessment and Exam Services
Assessment and Exam Services (AES) offers exam invigilation services for Grade 12 equivalency testing and keyboarding assessments.
If you have a documented disability, you can book an accommodated exam with AES. Learn more about AES.
Indigenous student support
Indigenous Student Access Coordinators at Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place can help you find resources an supports on campus and in the community. Learn more about Indigenous supports.
Math Learning Centre
The Math Learning Centre is staffed by qualified student tutors who can help you with math assignments. Check out the Math Learning Centre schedule.
Peer Supported Learning
Are you struggling with a course? Peer Supported Learning offers scheduled study sessions run by students who have successfully completed courses. Learn more about Peer Supported Learning.
Volunteer Tutor Program
Get one-on-one tutoring in many subjects with one of our volunteer tutors. They can also help English as a second language students with English. Learn about the Volunteer Tutor program
Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is on the fourth floor of the Library. It is staffed by English instructors who offer free, one-on-one assistance with writing
- essays
- reports
- resumes
- proposals
- and more
You can sign up for a half-hour session, and drop-ins are also welcome.
At the Cowichan campus, sign up for one-on-one assistance at the Writing Centre located in the Credit Programs department, Building 2. Learn more about the Writing Centre.
Advising services
Advisors can help you reach your educational goals by developing educational plans that include other learning experiences such as work integrated learning, volunteering, peer helping, employment. Not sure what your educational goals are? Meet with an Advisor to explore your options.
Advisors can help you:
- interpret academic policies and procedures
- understand program requirements and course prerequisites
- access support services
- gain knowledge of processes for transferring to other institutions
- explore program and career options
Learn more about VIU Advisors.
Degree completion advising
Degree Advisors help you with course choices in your disciplines to ensure that you will meet all graduation requirements for Vancouver Island University degrees. For most degrees you must complete a Record of Degree Program (RDP) form with a Degree Advisor before you can become eligible to graduate.
Learn more about degree completion advising.
Immigration Advising
VIU’s Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) advise on all aspects of immigration.
Learn more about immigration advising.
Prior Learning Assessment Advising
If you want to explore the option of gaining credit for learning obtained through work, informal education and personal experience can consult with an Advisor. For information or an appointment, call 250.740.6410.
Health and wellness
Heath and Wellness Centre
The Health and Wellness Centre can connect you to on- and off-campus options for your physical and mental health. If you have feedback about health and wellness at VIU, you can submit a form on the Health and Wellness Center site.
Counselling Services
Professional counsellors at VIU provide immediate, confidential service to enrolled students. Counselling staff can also help you access supports in the community. For more information, visit VIU Counselling.
Student Health Clinic
The Student Health Clinic provide health care, education and preventive medicine to students enrolled at VIU.
Learn more about the Student Health Clinic
First Aid
For first aid on campus, call 250.740.6600 or Local 6600 from any campus phone.
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office
If you believe you have experienced any form of discrimination, you can get support from the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office.
Sexualized Violence and Misconduct
If you have experienced sexualized misconduct of any form, or if you have been accused of sexualized misconduct, you can access resources and support at VIU.
Learn more about Sexualized Violence and Misconduct