During the COVID-19 situation, Educational Advising Services are available by telephone, email, and online.
Educational Advisor are available Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm by:
PHONE: Call us at 250-740-6410 to request an Advisor call you back. We can also schedule a phone appointment.
EMAIL: Email us at advising@viu.ca. Please provide your full name, phone number, student number and best times to reach you during our regularly scheduled hours. We can reply to your email with answers to your questions and continue a conversation in that format.
ZOOM: See our drop in hours. It's free and easy to download from Zoom.
To talk live to an Educational advisor (individually) during our drop in hours click on the link below.
Click here to join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android
Meeting ID: 628 4701 3104
Password: 096305
Monday 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 1:00-3:00pm
Friday 10:00am-12:00pm
Until further notice, we will not be offering face-to-face service at VIU.
Educational Advisors can help you to discover, plan and work toward your educational goals. You can achieve a more fulfilling educational experience through an advising relationship. While post secondary education can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, it can be a confusing adventure for some, and an intimidating process for others. We are available to answer your questions or steer you in the right direction when questions arise.
Where to Find an Advisor at VIU
Educational Advisors are available on the Nanaimo Campus in the Student Affairs Advising Centre (Building 200), International Education (Building 255), Services for Aboriginal Students (Shq'apthut - Building 170), Adult Basic Education Program (Building 205) and at the Cowichan and Powell River Campuses.
You are not alone
VIU Nanaimo Campus Educational Advising Team
L-R: Michael, Jennifer, Shawn, Michelle and Jamie
3rd floor B200 - Student Affairs and Registration Services
We are excited to support students in their current term and work with new and continuing students as they prepare for the next academic year.