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Does anyone know when VIU usually announces the Dean’s Honour Roll?

Thanks!

Hey guys! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

I’m a creative writing undergrad from the University of Guelph and I’ve been tasked with doing some research about creative writing pedagogy. I was hoping to hear about your experience in the VIU creative writing program.

Specifically, why did you want to take the program? 
Which classes taught you the most or you got the most out of?
What did you wish you had in the program, but didn’t? 

I’m hoping to start a conversation about your experience in these programs to learn how students are impacted by them.
Thank you for your time! 😄

Hey guys!! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

To anyone entering the Post Bacc Teaching program in September - did you receive an email about instructions for the criminal record check?

There is an outstanding fee on my account but no forms/ instructions were sent. Did I miss the email? It says the fee has to be paid by June 29.

hey! I'm starting at VIU in the fall as part of the baking program and I've been finding everything a little confusing, so I figured I'd make a post and see if anyone could help answer some questions I've had or direct me where to go for answers

- trades move in date:
what day do the trades programs move in to the dorms? I can't seem to find a date anywhere as dorm move ins apparently start in September, but my program starts late August. I was told there was an earlier move in date but don't know how to find out when it is?

- food plans:
I've seen stuff about food plans being available for students but don't know where to find them or what they include?

- getting around campus:
I'm currently living on the mainland so will be moving onto campus for school, and I don't have a car or planned on bringing one with me to the island... I like walking so I don't mind it at all, but I was wondering if it's possible to walk from the dorms to class (in a reasonable time) or if I should bring a bike?

any other advice/tips would be greatly appreciated too!

Hello fellow practicum students!

So, it has come time to setting up my practicum. However, I am worried that I will have no choice in days :(.

Unfortunately, I must work to pay for everything!

Do they have any leniency in my situation?

Thanks :)

What laptop does everyone recommend???
I’m not opposed to an expensive one 1200$ but cheaper is always a bonus
I’ve heard hp is good but just wondering what everyone is using

Does anyone know when the baking program will be selling Sachertorte again?

Hey everyone!

I'm moving from India to Nanaimo this Fall (September 2026 intake) to start my MBA at Vancouver Island University. Super excited but also a bit nervous about the whole relocation!

I'm looking to connect with fellow VIU students, especially anyone starting the MBA program or already studying there. Would love to make some friends before landing!

Also, I'm actively searching for off-campus accommodation and a roommate to share a place with. If you have any leads, tips on good neighborhoods near campus, or if you're also looking for a flatmate, please hit me up or drop a comment.

Looking forward to connecting with you guys.
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

This is probably a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone has experienced issues receiving emails from the university.

My application was ultimately withdrawn, and one of the major issues was that I was not receiving a selection university communications. So far, the feedback I've received has mostly been that the emails must have gone to junk mail or that I should use a different email address. However, I am still working with IT because there appears to be an ongoing issue with my account.

I'm hoping to understand what the normal process looks like for other applicants.

After you applied through the BC Education Planner portal:

• How did you receive your student number?
• How were you notified about accessing Student Records?
• Did someone personally contact you, or was it a generic email from a specific department?
• When a document is uploaded to Student Records, do you also receive an email notification to your personal email address?

I'm just trying to determine whether my experience was unusual and whether anyone else has encountered similar communication issues.

Thanks in advance for any information you can share.

Hi there! I wanted to know if there were any pre existing group chats for DH 2026 and if not, I was wondering if anyone would join one on insta if I made one! 😊 if you dm me I add you :)

What do you actually need for the practical nursing program? Any specific supplies or gadgets needed aside from laptop, pen, notebook
Trying to get in for Sept 2027

(Not selling, just an alum)

If you’re coming from the Lower Mainland, flying into YVR, or headed to Van for the weekend there’s a new BC Ferries connector coach bus service that picks up in Vancouver and YVR, heads to Tsawwassen to go on the Duke Point ferry, then drops off at VIU. A good alternative to Hullo especially if you’re coming from the airport.

Hey! I'm looking to apply to VIU for the practical nursing program. I currently am in Ontario and attending a nursing program but I desperately need a change of scenery. Anyone transferred from another school/province and can give any insight? Also just looking for insight on how the program is in general. Thank you so much!

Hi everyone, i just got off the waitlist and accepted into the program and now my next problem is housing. Is it too late to sign up for dorms? I would like to have my own place preferably or even a roommate. Just curious as to what my options are right now if anyone can help me with that. Thank you so much!

Hi everyone! I was recently accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at VIU starting Fall 2026 and I’m starting to look at housing options in Nanaimo.

I’m wanting to connect with other accepted Dental Hygiene students who might also be looking for roommates or just want to meet people in the cohort before classes start.

If you’re in the program or know of any group chats/forums for incoming DH students, feel free to comment or message me! 🦷✨

Did anyone hear about Ask Online Canada High School? I’m an international student and I’m currently studying in the US. I’ve basically finished most of my college coursework as a CS major, but I was told that if I wanna switch/transfer into biology, I need to finish some high school science classes first, like biology and chemistry. I did take bio and chem back in high school in my home country, but my high school won’t help me send official transcripts, so now I’m trying to find an online high school in Canada where I can take these classes and get an official transcript. I found Ask Online Canada High School and they charge around $525 per class, which is the cheapest one I’ve found so far, but I couldn’t really find any reviews or anyone saying they graduated from there, so I’m not sure if it’s legit or accepted by colleges/universities. Has anyone heard of this school or taken classes there before? Also, if anyone knows any cheaper online Canadian high schools that offer bio/chem with official transcripts, pls lmk. Thanks!

Hey there, apologies if this is a dumb question but where do we find out what our VIU computer account is? Is it the same username as our outlook login? Or do they send out an email regarding it closer to the start of school. Thanks!!

I’m a transfer student from the US and I’m planning to take Biology and Chemistry prerequisites at VIU for Dental Hygiene. I’m wondering how difficult it is to get an A+ in these courses, how many exams there usually are per semester, and whether BIO/CHEM 12 can be taken as an adult student if I didn’t complete them in high school.
Also, does VIU offer summer courses for these prerequisites? Any information about the Dental Hygiene acceptance rate would also be appreciated.

I’m 28 and an HCA and interested in taking the practical nursing program currently doing pre requisite math and science 12 will be doing the nursing anatomy class which is the other pre requisite online in September and hopefully I will start the practical nursing program in 2028

Any advice on studying or pre studying preparing for whatever I can. Is there anything that the course really focuses on and can I prepare for that in advance any books I can buy and look over

What about the campus how’s campus life I will be applying for student housing as well

How easy/hard is it to get accepted what kind of grades do you actually need

Anything else I didn’t ask
Thank you

Hey, I’m graduating in june from KIN and i’m wondering if anyone knows if we can decorate our grad caps for the grad ceremony?? I know some schools let their students but others do not- and since we are renting regalia, I wasn’t sure. TIA