VIU Faculties
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Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation
Offers programs such as Adult Basic Education to help students come back to school.
Academic and Career Preparation
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Offers programs in visual arts, graphic design, English, history and modern languages. Provides a diverse range of majors, minors and honours programs.
Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Education
Prepares students for careers in teaching and education administration. Includes programs for elementary and secondary education.
Education
Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
Offers programs focusing on health and human services, including nursing, social work, dental hygiene and early childhood education. Emphasizes hands-on learning, community involvement, and preparing students for careers in health and social service sectors.
Health Sciences and Human Services
Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies
Offers programs focused on Indigenous history, culture, and contemporary issues. Aims to promote understanding and reconciliation.
Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies
Faculty of Management
Offers programs in business, economics, and hospitality management. Emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience.
Management
Faculty of Science and Technology
Encompasses biology, chemistry, computer science and earth science. Focuses on hands-on, integrative learning experiences.
Science and Technology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Includes anthropology, sociology and political science. Provides an understanding of social dynamics and human behaviour.
Social Sciences
Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology
Provides training in trades such as automotive, carpentry and welding. Emphasizes hands-on learning and industry partnerships.
Trades and Applied Technology
Accessibility Services
Provides support for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
Accessibility Services
Advising
Provides academic and program advice to students
Advising
Alumni
Manages relationships with alumni, fostering engagement.
Alumni
Assessment and Exam Services
offers testing services including external exam invigilation, Accuplacer tests, keyboarding assessments, and accommodated exams for students with disabilities. For more details, visit their page.
Assessment and Exam Services
Brand and Marketing
Builds brand awareness, manages the VIU visual identity, and provides graphic design and support to faculties and departments.
Brand and Marketing
Campus Store
Sells textbooks, clothing, sundries and more.
Campus Store
Career Studio
Offers career counseling, job search assistance, and employment resources for students and alumni.
Career Studio
Centre for Experiential Learning
Supports student success through Work-Integrated Learning, Career Studio, Peer-Supported Learning , and the Office of Co-Curricular Engagement & Learning.
Centre for Experiential Learning
Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning
Offers services that supporting inclusive, innovative, and engaging student-centred learning.
Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning
Chancellor
Acts as the ceremonial head of the university, conferring all degrees and serving as a key ambassador for VIU.
Chancellor
Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning
Supports the student experience by creating, promoting and recognizing co-curricular activities on campus and within the community.
Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning
Conference and Event Services
Manages the rental of VIU spaces for events and conference.
Conference and Event Services
Counselling Services
Provides mental health support, including individual and group counseling sessions.
Counselling Services
Cowichan campus
Offers programs in Cowichan.
Cowichan campus
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office
Support for VIU students and staff who have experienced any form of discrimination.
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office
Facilities and Ancillary Services
Oversees the physical space and commercial services that support teaching and learning at VIU.
Facilities and Ancillary Services
Finance and Administration
Leads a broad and varied portfolio that encompasses a range of supports and services that are delivered to the broader VIU community.
Finance and Administration
Financial Aid and Awards
Helps students find and apply for financial assistance, scholarships, and bursaries.
Financial Aid and Awards
Food Services
Manages the VIU cafeterias and catering services.
Food Services
VIU Foundation
Oversees the management of the Foundation's endowment and raises money to support Vancouver Island University’s scholarship and awards program and VIU fundraising activities.
VIU Foundation
Office of Future Students
Helps future students find the resources they need to make an informed decision about applying to VIU.
Office of Future Students
Office of Graduate Studies
offers graduate students support with professional development, funding, collaboration and more.
Office of Graduate Studies
Health and Wellness Centre
Offers health services, including medical care, health education, and wellness programs to VIU students.
Health and Wellness Centre
Human Resources
Manages employment services, staff development, and workplace policies.
Human Resources
Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement
Develops community-based educational opportunities for students and support faculty to bring Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the classroom.
Indigenous Education and Engagement
International Education
Provides support for international education, including education abroad and visiting scholar programs.
International Education
VIU Library
Provides access to academic resources, study spaces, and research support services for students and faculty.
VIU Library
Mariners
Home of VIU's varsity men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams.
Mariners
Milner Gardens
A unique garden in Qualicum Beach offering educational and community engagement opportunities.
Milner Gardens
Office of the President
Oversees the administration of the university, providing leadership and strategic direction.
Office of the President
Peer Supported Learning
Offers free, regularly scheduled, informal study sessions led by a senior student who has been successful in courses.
Peer Supported Learning
VIU Print Services
Offering a full range of copying and printing services.
Print Services
Registration Services
Manages registration activities and student records.
Registration Services
Scholarly Research and Creative Activity
Supports student and faculty research and creative activity
Scholarly Research and Creative Activity
University Secretariat
Provides administrative support and advice to the Board of Governors, Senate, and various committees to ensure effective governance practices.
University Secretariat
Senate
Responsible for all academic and curriculum-related matters, including the development of academic policies and curriculum content, as well as advising the Board of Governors on educational policy.
Senate
Strategic Communications
Provides strategic communications and brand marketing services for VIU, working across the institution to support communication and marketing initiatives.
Strategic Communications
Student Affairs Office
Supports student success and well-being through various services and programs.
Student Affairs
Student Residence
Offers a range of housing options for more than 500 students each year.
Student Residence
Student Support and Intervention
offers resources and support for students facing difficulties, including distress, academic challenges, or potential risks to themselves or others.
Student Support and Intervention
Technology Services
Manages IT services, including technical support, infrastructure and digital resources.
Technology Services
Thrive Mental Health and Wellness
Offers events, activities and resources to support students' mental health and well-being.
Thrive
Work-Integrated Learning
Offers students a chance to apply their academic knowledge within a workplace setting.
Work-Integrated Learning
Writing Centre
The tutors at the Writing Centre help VIU students with all aspects of writing.
Writing Centre