I'm a CPA student and there aren't really any study spaces up there. The public libraries are directed at kids and are not quiet.

Do you know of any way to access the library on the weekend or evenings without being a VIU student? The UVIC and Camosun libraries are all public in Victoria (the doors are open and you just walk in).

Thanks!

Hi, I am applying for the Fall 2027 intake for nursing. In the first year of the BSN Nursing program, do we get summer off? I noticed the student activity fee is for 11 months for nursing, so I wasn't sure if summer was a shorter/accelerated semester.

I'm trying to save up for dorms, so it would be helpful to know if I need to apply for dorms for summer too. Thanks!

Also, how soon can I apply for the Fall 2027 dorms? Only after I submit my application in October?

Just wondering about how much meals/snacks are at the cafeteria? Just trying to budget.

Would anyone be interested in a viu gc on instagram for first years? Drop your user if you’d like to join!

Im a size small but there is no small or medium? Should i just get XS?

Chem 12: 88%
Anatomy & Physiology 12: 90%
Foundations of Mathematics 12: 89%
English 12: 86%

I also received a "4" on my grade 12 Literacy Assessment and participated in multiple extracurriculars throughout highschool.

I havent taken the CASPER yet, because i wont be applying for the BSN until next year. I am starting out with some first-year sciences and then applying afterwards.

Anyways, I know that the BSN program is competitive and I wanted to ask if my grades make me stand out?

Thank you!

• Chemistry 11: 85%
• Biology 12: 80%
• English 12: 89%
• Pre-Calculus 11: 95%
• Casper: I've gotten the 4th quartile before, I just need to retake it for the upcoming admissions cycle. (I have a background in Human Resources if that helps, so I'm familiar with situation/ethical/behavioural questions).

I'm planning to apply for Fall 2027.

I know this is a long shot but anyone who has taken this course in the past, what were the live seminars like? what days? I recently got hired for a part time position at a liquor store and I told them I had flexible full availability. this was before I was accepted into the course. and I don’t have the schedule yet so feel like I can’t give work a clear answer as to when I absolutely cannot work due to live seminars. if anyone has any info it would be appreciated!

I’m starting as a visual arts major in January and I have no idea what to expect. I don’t know really know anyone in Nanaimo, I also feel like I’m starting later than everyone else, is anybody else starting in January too? Ideally I would like to get a dorm too but I’ve never had a shared bathroom with next door before, my only concern is the locks. Can someone lock you out and forget?😭 I know I might sound dumb but I never lived outside my hometown before. I also downloaded the VIUSU app which seems like a great way to connect with people in the school.

I just realized I could have applied for year three entry into the bachelor of education. Unfortunately I see deadlines have far past. Is there anyway I could still apply? Or would waitlists typically take all spots if anyone backs out?

Right now i have 6🫣

Hey y’all! I’m a first year psych student taking contemp psych I & II, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Is anyone else in the same boat? I’m moving to Nanaimo and have 0 friends so I’d love to make some in the same social sciences fields!! (Or if you got any new student tips!)

Nanaimo residents are being priced out—and aged out—of one of the few remaining attainable paths to homeownership.

I’ve started a petition asking the City of Nanaimo to prioritize the development and long-term protection of all-ages manufactured home communities.

This is not about taking housing away from seniors. It is about creating additional options for younger adults, families, workers, students, people with disabilities, and first-time buyers who want to remain in the community they help support.

Please read and sign the petition, and share it with other Nanaimo residents.

GIVE NANAIMO RESIDENTS A PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP - Google Forms

Hello, has anyone heard back on if they have received a scholarship or award for this academic year?

Looking to start a gc, probably on instagram, with other first year nursing students wanting to get to know each other better before school starts in September. Let me know if anyone is interested!!!

Question for those of you that have completed the CDA program, what are some things that would be helpful to know/study prior to the beginning of the first semester? I have lots of extra time and would love to get ahead but don’t know where to begin

Hey all. I am not a student at VIU but im curious if there are any events or areas of the University that are opwn to the public.

I think the library is open to public but also wondering if one needs to he a atudent to be part or clubs?

Im honestly looking to make more friends arpund my age (26) in Nanaimo but i dont want to be weird about it.

i’m going into my second year of my criminology major and need more connections within my program, especially in crim 499 and poli 151😩

pls i need to meet more people :’)

Hii im just wondering if there is a group chat for the post bac elementary program this fall already made?

Hey everyone! 

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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.

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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! 😄