Applicants and New Students

If you have not yet applied to VIU

Connect with Recruitment

Recruitment Officers can be reached by email: Connect@viu.ca or phone: 250.740.6672 / 1.888.920.2221 Ext. 6672

High School Counsellors

If you have any questions, you want to learn more about VIU, or are in need of any resources, please email Connect@viu.ca or call 250.740.6672. If working with students who have applied to VIU, please see below.

If you have applied to VIU

VIU Educational Advisors are available to support you in planning and preparing to begin your studies at VIU and through a positive and rewarding educational experience.

What's Next?

What happens from application to your first day at VIU?

Visit Ready, Set, Go - Launchpad to Success at VIU!
After you have applied to Vancouver Island University
If you missed the Next Steps Presentation, watch it now
Next Steps Presentation (slides)
Contact an Advisor in the Advising Centre or Services for Aboriginal Students with your questions.

Resource:

University Terminology

Course Planning

What courses will you take? It depends on your goals. Read your letter from VIU Registration Centre. You can refer to the Program Outline on the VIU webpage for your goal credential and/or consult with an Advisor for assistance, tips and suggestions.

Course Planning Worksheet (printable)

Resources:

Advising Centre:

Zoom 1:1 Drop In Advising or email: Advising@viu.ca

Services for Aboriginal Students Advisors:

Course planning assistance and so much more available. Zoom 1:1 Drop in Advising or email: SAS@viu.ca

Web Registration

How do you register for courses? Web Registration happens in your online Student Record. The process starts in April.

Watch the Web Registration Tutorial (no sound)

If you still have questions or need assistance:

Attend a Zoom Web Registration & Course Selection Session

Resources:

Getting Ready for the First Day of Classes

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