Get more from your VIU experience
Make your time at VIU memorable. Take advantage of everything available to you on campus.
VIU Students' Union clubs and events
Share your interests with others and join one of the many clubs that operate under the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union (VIUSU). The VIUSU also organizes campus social events such as
- barbecues
- welcome festivities
- movie nights.
- weekly events at the Students’ Union Pub
Learn more about the VIU Students’ Union
Cultural Connections
Explore Vancouver Island with other VIU students from all over the world. Experience day trips, cultural events and activities in the company of new friends. New day trips are available each semester! Visit Building 255 to sign up.
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Campus Recreation
Stay healthy and happy by taking part in fun events organized by Campus Rec.
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Outdoor Recreation Programs
Outdoor recreation programs include a wide a range of activities at affordable rates. Outdoor recreation activities include:
- non-credit courses in canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing and rock climbing.
- scheduled swimming pool sessions including sauna, hot pool and weight room.
- downhill and cross-country skiing, surfing, hiking, river kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, sea kayaking and river rafting.
- leadership and skills training in sea kayak guiding and river rafting.
For more information, please drop by the Gymnasium equipment office. You can also contact the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at 250.753.3245 Ext. 2480.
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Mariners Athletics
VIU offers a full athletic program. To take part in varsity athletic teams, you must be registered in a minimum of nine credit hours of coursework per term. You must also meet academic requirements.
VIU is a member of the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST). There are 14 BC schools involved in the conference. Athletes travel to league and tournament commitments at schools in BC. Winners of provincial play-offs advance to national championships.
The Athletic department at VIU is traditionally one of the top programs in BC. and Canada. The Mariners have won 48 provincial titles and nine national titles.
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The Navigator
The Navigator is the VIU newspaper. It’s published on 14 selected Wednesdays of the academic year. Students and VIU employees are invited to submit articles for publication.