To make an appointment with a Degree Advisor please email them directly.
Art, Design and Performing Arts
Kenneth Chooi: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2655, Kenneth.Chooi@viu.ca
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
Brad Harris: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2775, Brad.Harris@viu.ca
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies/Diploma in Jazz Studies
Brent Jarvis: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2471, Brent.Jarvis@viu.ca
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Art Major and Minor/Visual Arts Diploma
Jason Gress: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2213, Jason.Gress@viu.ca
Theatre Diploma/Technical Theatre Diploma
Eliza Gardiner: 250.753.3245 Ext. 6386, Eliza.Gardiner@viu.ca
Bachelor of Arts: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences)
Applicants and first year students contact the Advising Centre: Advising@viu.ca, 250.740.6410
- Meet with a BA Degree Advisor to: declare or change your major or minors, get help to learn how to use the Goal Planning System (GPS), discuss how your transfer credits apply to your degree, learn how credits earned in an international exchange can apply to your degree, help you choose your courses, get detailed program and graduation information, and other related information.
During the academic year, from August - June, student drop-in is held Monday through Thursday between 9 - 11 am and 1:30 - 3:30 pm in Building 355, room 305 or 307.
- More information about BA Degree Advising for the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Lynda Patterson: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2178, Lynda.Patterson@viu.ca
- If you would like to meet face to face, over zoom, or by phone to discuss your academic plan, please click Meet with Lynda Patterson. You will be redirected to set a date and time for an appointment. Once your appointment has been accepted, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Andrea Martin: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2841, Andrea.Martin@viu.ca
- If you'd like to meet to discuss your academic plan, please click Meet with Andrea Martin. You will be redirected to set a date and time for an appointment.
Business and Management
- Applicants and first year students contact the Advising Centre: Advising@viu.ca, 250.740.6410
- International applicants and first year students contact International Advising Center: Advising.International@viu.ca, 250.740.6315
- BBA Course Matrix details the recommended courses students must take
- BBA students nearing completion of their 1st and 2nd year requirements and ready to declare their major and graduating students who are making final plans to complete the Certificate in Business Management, the Diploma in Business Administration, or the BBA Degree should contact Sharon Kelly: Business Programs Advising and Support.
Education
- Applicants and first year students contact the Advising Centre: Advising@viu.ca, 250.740.6410
- International applicants and first year students contact International Advising Center: Advising.International@viu.ca, 250.740.6315
- Year 1 and 2 students with degree progression questions connect with Gayle Brase
- Year 3-5 students with degree progression and graduation questions connect with Michelle Steel
- Post Baccalaureate Program and International students connect with Chelsea McKaig
To schedule an appointment to meet or speak with an Faculty of Education Degree Advisor, please call250.740.6223 or toll-free 1.888.920.2221 Ext. 6223
For general questions, please email BEd.Advising@viu.ca
Kinesiology
Bachelor of Kinesiology/Physical Education Diploma
- Rick Bevis: B356 R250, 250.740.6252 Local: 6252, Rick.Bevis@viu.ca
Health
- Applicants and students in pre-DH working on admission requirements contact the Advising Centre: Advising@viu.ca, 250.740.6410
- Current Dental Hygiene students only - Deanna Mackay: Deanna.Mackay@viu.ca or DHYG@viu.ca
Marianne Roden: 250.740.6261, Marianne.Roden@viu.ca
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Applicants should contact Advising
Current BSN students only - Deborah Collette: 250.753.3245 Ext. 4125, Deborah.Collette@viu.ca or BSN@viu.ca
Kim Fraser: 250.746.3576, Kim.Fraser@viu.ca
Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work/Social Services Diploma
- Applicants and first year students contact the Advising Centre: Advising@viu.ca, 250.740.6410
- Louise Stern: 250-740-6268, Louise.Stern@viu.ca
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care/CYC Diploma
Heather Sanrud: 250.740.6394, Heather.Sanrud@viu.ca or CYC@viu.ca
Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate
Leif Rasmussen: 250.740.6264, Leif.Rasmussen@viu.ca or EACS@viu.ca
Early Childhood Education and Care
Ocean Kneeland: Ocean.Kneeland@viu.ca or ECECChair@viu.ca
Science and Technology
Eric Demers: Eric.Demers@viu.ca
Huizhu Liu: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2680, Huizhu.Liu@viu.ca
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Diploma and Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Dan Baker: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2296, Dan.Baker@viu.ca
Forest Resources Technology Diploma
Andres Enrich: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2232, Andres.Enrich@viu.ca
Resource Management Officer Technology Diploma
Liz Gillis: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2897, Liz.Gillis@viu.ca
Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection
- Sarah Greenway: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2453, Sarah.Greenway@viu.ca
Tourism, Recreation, and Hospitality
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management Diploma, Wine Business Certificate
Peter Briscoe: 250.740.6226, Peter.Briscoe@viu.ca
Recreation and Sport Management, Tourism Studies, Event Management Certificate, Bachelor of Tourism Management
Janet McKeown: 250.753.3245 Ext. 6387, Janet.McKeown@viu.ca
More Options for Credentials
Educational Advisors in the Advising Centre can help you with your plans to graduate with any of these 60 credit credentials. Connect with an Advisor