Educational Advising is available to newly applied and current VIU students interested in upgrading, post-secondary, or training programs. We provide initial orientation and on-going support services to students.
Are You...
- Newly applied or returning to school after a length of time away from a formal learning program?
- Needing a prerequisite for a program?
- Returning to school but unsure about a specific goal or program choice?
- Preparing to write an assessment to complete your admission to a Vancouver Island University program?
- Hesitant or facing barriers which could interfere with success?
We Will Help You...
- Refine your educational and training goals
- Establish a personal career and educational plan
- Make your way through the University system
- Overcome hurdles you may encounter while at Vancouver Island University; and
- Reach your goals!
Need a Prerequisite or Upgrading?
Your first step is to attend an Academic Career Preparation (ACP) Information Session.
Information sessions are held weekly. Please email advising@viu.ca or call ACP, 250-740-6425, or the Student Affairs Advising Centre, 250-740-6410, to check on availability.
We provide support for the length of time that you are enrolled at VIU. We may refer you to other services available, such as:
- Assessments
- Advising
- Counselling
- Disability Access Services
- Financial Aid & Awards
- Services for Aboriginal Students
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Adult Basic Education
Educational Advising
Vancouver Island University
Student Affairs
Building 200
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5S5
Tel: 250-740-6410
Connect with an Educational Advisor any of these ways: by phone, email advising@viu.ca,attend during our drop-in hours, or book an appointment.