We are your partners in learning. Connect early and often.
Find us in the Advising Centre on the 3rd floor of Building 200. Phone calls and emails will be answered as quickly as possible. See the campus map.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
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.
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Upper Level Degree 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.
UPDATED ADVISING OFFICE HOURS
Please sign in at least one hour prior to the closing time listed below.
August 26 - 30, 2019
Monday to Thursday - Drop In 8:30am-3:30pm
Friday - Drop In 8:30am-2:30pm
September 3 - 6, 2019
Tuesday - Drop In 8:15am-5:00pm
Wednesday - Drop In 8:15am-5:00pm
Thursday - Drop In 8:15am-5:00pm
Friday - Drop In 8:30am-2:30pm
September 9 - December 20 - regular hours
Monday - Drop In 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday - Drop In 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday:- Drop In 10:30am-3:30pm
Thursday - Drop In 8:30am-3:30pm
Friday - Drop In 8:30am-2:30pm
July 2 - August 23 - summer hours
Monday to Friday - Drop In 10:00am - 2:00pm
Emails and phone calls will be answered as quickly as time permits. Thank you for your patience during these holiday months.
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.