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Academic Advisors - General Undergraduate

Connect with an Educational Advisor on a regular basis throughout your educational journey. We are your partners in learning. Connect early and often.

Degree Advisors

Connect with your Degree Advisor when ready to declare Major/Minors or with specific questions about the path toward your chosen degree and graduation requirements/confirmations.

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Academic Supports and Services, Student Well-being and Involvement

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Hot Topics for VIU Students

• VIU General Regulations
• Important Dates and Deadlines
• Calculate GPA (Grade Point Average)

Program and Course Planning

• Exploratory Studies at VIU - what will your next educational goal be?
• Explore educational pathways at Career Cruising (username and password: malaspina) or Education Planner BC.
• Changing Programs - not sure of your current educational path?
  • Request to Transfer into BA, BSc, BBA, or Exploratory University Studies Programs
    • For the request to be approved, you must be a currently enrolled VIU student and have all the admission requirements completed for the new program
    • If approved, the transfer will be effective for the start of the next semester
    • Requests must be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the start of desired semester
• Upgrading High School courses to meet prerequisites or admission requirements
  • VIU Adult Basic Education

  • ACCUPLACER assessment for VIU English 12 equivalence

  • Additional fully online options are available through other K-12 education providers

• Course Selection Tips for undecided students or electives
• Choosing Your Course Load

Credit for Past Experience?

• Prior Learning Assessment

Academic Supports for Students

• Peer Supported Learning
• Math Learning Centre
• Writing Centre
• Volunteer Tutor Program

General Exit Credentials

• Associate Degrees - Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree
• General Diplomas - Diploma in Arts and Sciences or Diploma in Individually Selected Studies
• General Certificates - Certificate in Individually Selected Studies or Arts One First Nations Certificate

When Academic Challenges Arise

• Academic Concern and Academic Pause Policy (formerly Academic Probation and Academic Suspension)
• Returning from Academic Pause - plan a successful return to your post-secondary studies anytime during your suspension
• Tips for Academic Success - Check out these student tips, supports and suggestions intended to help you have a great academic year whether you are a brand new student or making a fresh start

* It is, ultimately, the student’s responsibility to choose courses and programs to meet his or her own career or educational objectives.