We are your partners in learning. Connect early and often. Find us in the Advising Centre on the 3rd floor of Building 200. See the campus map. Phone calls and emails will be answered as quickly as possible.
Phone: Toll Free at 1-888-920-2221 ext 6410 or 250-740-6410
Email: advising@viu.ca
Jennifer Merner, Lorna Millard, Michelle Steel, Shawn O'Toole and Jamie Wood
"After meeting with an Advisor I felt like I have people I can lean on to help me navigate my degree." VIU Student October 2017
Future applicants may wish to Contact a Recruiter.
Regular Office Hours
Sep 7-Dec 21 excluding holidays
Monday: Drop In 8:30-3:30
Tuesday: Drop In 8:30-3:30
3:30-6:00 by appointment (September 18 - May 31) Call 250-740-6410 or email advising@viu.ca to book.
Wednesday: Drop In 10:30-3:30
Thursday: Drop In 8:30-3:30
Friday: Drop In 8:30-2:30
To plan upgrading or completion of a BC Adult Dogwood, please contact the Adult Basic Education Student Success Advisor in person: Building 205, email: acp@viu.ca, or phone: 250-740-6425.
For Degree Advising (declaring your major or minors, upper level course planning, specific program and graduation information) please contact and/or meet with your Degree Advisor.
Educational Advisors are also available at the Cowichan and Powell River campuses. Where to find.
International Students should contact an International Advisor by email: advising.international@viu.ca, or by phone: 250-740-6315 or by visiting the International Education main reception in Building 255.
Aboriginal Students may wish to see a Services for Aboriginal Students Educational Counsellor. Find Jen in Shq'apthut (Building 170) or Dale in the Advising Centre in Building 200. Connect by email at sas@viu.ca or phone 250-740-6510.