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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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Learning Services

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

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

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

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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Convocation

Older Ceremonies

Vancouver Island University

June 2010

January 2010

June 2009

December 2008

Ceremony information

September 25, 2008 (Special Meeting of Convocation)

Installation of Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as VIU's first Chancellor

Malaspina University-College (1995 - 2008)

Malaspina College (1969 - 1995)

May 1977

Ceremony information

Older Ceremonies

Vancouver Island University

June 2010

January 2010

June 2009

December 2008

September 25, 2008 (Special Meeting of Convocation)

Malaspina University-College (1995 - 2008)

June 2008

December 2007

June 2007

December 2006

June 2006

December 2005

June 2005

December 2004

June 2004

December 2003

June 2003

December 2002

June 2002

December 2001

June 2001

December 2000

June 2000

December 1999

June 1999

December 1998

Malaspina College (1969 - 1995)

May 1977