Indigenous Students

VIU offers culturally appropriate supports to help Indigenous students feel connected and at home.

Free supports

Need to upgrade high school courses or improve your English? Pathways offers free custom supports.

Graduate programs

Looking to continue your learning with graduate studies? VIU offers a variety of graduate and post-degree programs.

VIU News

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Vancouver Island University invites community to explore trades and tech careers at showcase

What: Trades & Tech Showcase When: Saturday, April 6, 10 am to 2 pm Where: Trades Discovery Centre (Building 108), Nanaimo campus (see Nanaimo campus map...

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VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

Dr. Sara Vogel joins VIU as the 2024 Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chair in Indigenous Studies. Dr. Sara Vogel believes sex education is vital for a...

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Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

For Mary Anne Molcan, having her lino-block print selected as part of the Boston Printmakers 75th Anniversary North American Print Biennial was an exciting...

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VIU Events

Mar
28

Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages

Dr. Laura Cranmer of ‘Namgis and Haida descent, an Indian hospital and residential school survivor, wrote “Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital” based on...

Mar
28

Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages

Dr. Laura Cranmer of ‘Namgis and Haida descent, an Indian hospital and residential school survivor, wrote “Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital” based on...

Apr
03

Positive Space Alliance Social

Join the Positive Space Alliance for a casual drop-in social. Hang out, chat, or play some games!

Apr
03

Run, Walk, Wheel Program

Join us for an 8-week walking, wheeling, learntorun program. Everyone is welcome. All levels. Prizes to be won and there will be a community celebration at the...

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