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.
Michael Kuntz, Jennifer Merner, Shawn O'Toole, Michelle Steel and Jamie Wood
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.