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
Art, Design and Performing Arts
Kenneth Chooi - 250.753.3245 Ext. 2655, Kenneth.Chooi@viu.ca
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
Nancy Page: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2461, Nancy.Page@viu.ca
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies/Diploma in Jazz Studies
Sasha Koerbler: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2502, Sasha.Koerbler@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
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences)
Meet with a BA Degree Advisor as early as you wish to declare your Major or Minors.
BA Degree Advising Information and GPS instructions
- student drop-in every week, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00-11:00 and 13:30-15:30 in B355, room 305 or 307
Lynda Patterson: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2178, Lynda.Patterson@viu.ca
Andrea Martin: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2841, Andrea.Martin@viu.ca
If you'd like to meet to discuss your plan, please book an in-person or Zoom meeting. You can click book now to be redirected to set a date and time for an appointment. Once your appointment has been accepted (usually within a day or so), you will receive a confirmation email.
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
B.Ed. Year 1 and 3 Entry - Gayle Brase
- Post Baccalaureate Program & International Applicants - Chelsea McKaig
To schedule an appointment to meet or speak with an Education Program Advisor, please call 250.740.6223 or toll-free 1.888.920.2221 Ext. 6223
For general questions, please email Bed.Advising@viu.ca
Bachelor of Kinesiology/Physical Education Diploma
Louis Mattar: (Years 3 & 4) 250.753.3245, Ext 2493, Louis.Mattar@viu.ca
Health
Deanna Mackay: Deanna.Mackay@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. 4122, Deborah.Collette@viu.ca
Kim Fraser: 250.746.3576, Kim.Fraser@viu.ca
Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work/Social Services Diploma
Louise Stern: 250-740-6268, Louise.Stern@viu.ca
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care/CYC Diploma
Heather Sanrud: Heather.Sanrud@viu.ca
Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate
Leif Rasmussen: 250.740.6264, Leif.Rasmussen@viu.ca
Early Childhood Education and Care
Sheila Grieve: 250.740.6635, Sheila.Grieve@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
Duane Barker: 250.753.3245 Ext: 4008, Duane.Barker@viu.ca
Forest Resources Technology Diploma
Andres Enrich: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2232, Andres.Enrich@viu.ca
Resource Management Officer Technology Diploma and Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection
Liz Gillis: 250.753.3245 Ext.2897, Liz.Gillis@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
Amanda Johnson: 250.740.3245 Ext. 6548, Amanda.Johnson@viu.ca