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We are your partners in learning. Connect early and often.
COVID-19 Update: Educational Advising Services are available by telephone, email, or Zoom Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Phone: Call 250-740-6410 to request an Advisor call back.
Email: advising@viu.ca.
Emails and voicemails will be answered as quickly as time permits. Please leave your full name, student number (if applicable), phone number and your question. Thank you for your patience.
Zoom Drop In: Connect live and individually with an Educational advisor. It's free and easy to download from Zoom.
- Monday 9:30 - 11:30 am and 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am and 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Wednesday 1 - 3 pm
- Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 am and 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Friday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android
Meeting ID: 628 4701 3104
Password: 096305
Academic and Career Preparation - Adult Basic Education/Upgrading/High School Completion
Contact an ACP Student Success Advisor.
Current students needing Degree/Diploma Advising (declaring your major or minors, upper level course planning, specific program and graduation information) can contact their Degree Advisor.
International Students contact International Advising.
Aboriginal Students may wish to connect with Services for Aboriginal Students Educational Counselling.
Educational Advisors are also available at the Cowichan and Powell River campuses.