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Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

About VIU Why VIU

About VIU

Why VIU?

Explore where VIU is going

The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

Strategic Plan

Programs Programs

Explore a wide range of program offerings and learning services. Choose from degrees, vocational training, certificates and more.

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Programs

Learning Services

Start in January

September is not the only time to start a VIU program. Many have January intakes.

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Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid

Discover how to apply to VIU and get more information about tuition and financial aid.

Admissions Tuition and Aid

Admissions

Tuition and Aid

How to become a student

Make your VIU application successful by following these steps to becoming a student.

Steps to become a student

Student Life Student Life

Make the best of your time at VIU. Get involved in campus events and enjoy island adventures.

Student Life Student Services

Student Life

Student Services and Support

Get ready for the new student orientation

Attend in-person and online events, explore campus and connect with your professors and soon-to-be classmates!

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Support VIU Support VIU

Connect with other VIU alumni and learn about the impact of donor generosity at VIU.

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VIU Alumni

VIU Donors

Your support means so much to VIU students

Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Research Research

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

Research

Research and Creative Activity

Explore the research highlights. Includes recent publications, ground-breaking studies and more.

Research Reports

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Local Area Food Resources

The 7-10 Club
- Phone: 250-797-0531
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 9:30 am
- Services: Bagged lunches delivered to the shower program at Caledonia Park (110 Wall Street). Food is also available throughout the week in the Downtown area.

Cowichan Valley Area Food Resources
- Cowichan Valley Community Resources
- Duncan Survival Guide or the Cowichan Street Survival Guide 2025 - Another list of resources that includes housing and food

Mid-Island Area Food Resources

Nanaimo Area Food Services
Surviving in Nanaimo - a guide to local services and agencies

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