Phone: Toll Free at 1-888-920-2221, Ext. 6410 or 250-740-6410
Email: advising@viu.ca
Emails and phone calls will be answered as quickly as time permits; please leave your full name, student number (if applicable), phone number and a brief description. Thank you for your patience.


Please sign in at least one hour prior to the closing time listed below.
September 9 - December 20, 2019
Monday: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 3 pm
** Last drop in is 30 minutes before closing **
Academic and Career Preparation - Adult Basic Education
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.
Undergraduate Degree and Diploma Advisors
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 us.

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). Connect by email at sas@viu.ca or phone 250-740-6510.