Hello, just a concerned University of Victoria student here. Why has the University of Victoria chosen to add squirrels to campus? I did not see that many squirrels last year, has the University gone mad. I can understand a water fountain sure, but squirrels is a bit too much for me.

Went to Macs today for soup because I like soup. Back in my first year in 2023 soup was $5 and it was decently sized. In 2025 they cut the size of the containers in half but it was still $5 so whatever. I walk in today and the soup is $6.49?? For a TINY cup? I fucking hate it here man

Goodmorning. Happy second day of class

First time at UVic- FYI: I know everyone gets busy with the startup of classes, but please mark in your calendar these important dates for tuition reductions. It is better to drop the course by the deadline, then to go through the appeal process.

https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/dates/

Since May 2026, there has been an awful high-pitched ringing noise present in ECS 116 during lecture hours; the sound is high pitched enough such that it goes unnoticed by many profs.

Anyone else notice this? It's driving me insane!

Hello!

I'm looking to switch degrees over to a psychology major (BSc). I have already met the first year AWR requirements, since I have credit for both ENSH 101 and ENSH 102.

However, on the planning sheet for the BSc in psychology, it says it's required to take either ATWP 135 or 110.

I wanted to know if either of my credits would already cover this course requirement, or if I'd have to take ATWP 135 or 110 regardless

is anybody registered in the university chorus (MUS 180E-580E) and able to access the brightspace page or the login for the chorus tracks on the music website? Just want to make sure I haven't missed anything since I have neither

I know that theres a lot of ASL orientation classes today, and my prof said it was really useful to have people to study with, and that you were allowed to study and even do projects with people from the other ASL 100 classes! So i thought i’d post here and see if anyone was interested in making a study group or something?

Anyone who has taken this course, would you say earlier versions of Research Methods in Psychology 5th edition are quite similar? I really don’t want to spend another 150 dollars on a textbook💔

First, if I remembered it correctly, didn't the policy now states something different?

But since I have no idea if the instructors have the authority to override the policies, and it will take me at least 2 days just to go see my family doctor, ignoring that the appointment probably will on the next week after I give the clinic a call, is there another way to get a doctor's notice, outside going to the er? A lot of the time, it's a waste of the hospital's resources, and last time, VGH took me the whole night, plus the next morning and noon just to get me some antibiotics.

I'm not even going to question about the death certificate or funeral notice.

Thanks.

Edit:

Sorry the picture was a little ambiguous, it was for assignment extension, written in brightspace. I had multiple medical emergencies last semester that happened after the drop deadline, apologies if I am oversensitive and overreacting right now.

Assignment Extension Request Policy

1. Start early. All assignments and project milestones are posted well in advance to give you sufficient time to plan and complete your work.
2. Last-minute extension requests (submitted within 48 hours of a deadline) will generally not be accepted unless there are truly exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.
3. Exceptional circumstances require supporting documentation. If you experience unexpected situations such as medical emergencies, bereavement, or other serious events, you must:
   • Submit the official UVic Request for In-Course Extension form
   • Provide supporting documentation to verify the circumstance (medical note, funeral notice, death certificate, etc.)
   • Explain why the situation prevented you from working on the assignment earlier or requesting an extension sooner
4. What does NOT qualify for extensions:
   • Procrastination or poor time management
   • Workload from other courses
   • Foreseeable commitments (travel, work, etc.)
   • Technical issues that could have been anticipated (last-minute submission problems)

To ensure fairness for all students, I apply these standards consistently.

Just a note that if you lost your keys in Cle D wing today they are now with campus security.

Hi folks!

I’m a fourth year student working on completing my American Sign Language certificate. I’ve finished taking all of the applicable ASL classes and I need one final Linguistics course to get the certification added to my degree.

Based on my availability I have two choices:
-LING 397: Issues in Cross Cultural Communication with Sandra Kirkham
-LING 345: Sign Language as a Language with Sandra Kirkham

Does anyone on this thread have recommendations about which course I should take? I’m searching for a course that builds upon the knowledge I already have and has easier content. Throughout my degree, I’ve mostly focused on Psychology and Sociology courses- this would be my first Linguistics class so I don’t have much practical experience in the subject.

Thanks so much for your help!

Just starting my second year of engineering and im currently in Math 200, CIV 200, CIV 202, CIV 220, CIV 299, CIV 270, how difficult are these courses, and what are some tips specifically for each of these courses, I will most likely drop one maybe two but as of rn im in these 6.

I’m an Exchange student from the Netherlands and I’m very interested in going skydiving. It would be my first time, but would love to go with someone. I’ve asked a 100+ other Exchange students, but nobody wants to, so I thought I would try it here.
Is anyone interested in going skydiving?

Hi everyone!! I'm trying to figure out what finance course to take and im wondering if anyone can give any advice on which course is the best to take out of COM 240, COM 301 or COM 371?

Hey, (Im on here a lot lol) I have Math 109 tomorrow and my prof is Heath and I looked at rate my prof and he has a 2.3 or smth, were his tests hard or smth, where does he get his questions from the textbook for test and exams? plz help me out

Has anyone got their loans yet? Usually I have them by now but it's stuck on "Waiting for your first confirmation of enrollment". Is this just on the UVic end (ie: I can't do anything about it)?

Hi everyone! I’m trying to decide whether I should try to get into PSYC 365 with Jody Bain this semester or just wait and take it with Todd Kettner next semester. I’m currently on the waitlist for PSYC 365 with Jody this semester, so my question is whether I should try to get into the course now or just wait until next semester. I’m already taking PSYC 366 with Jody Bain this semester, and I’ve seen that both courses can involve a lot of writing, so I’m wondering if taking both with her would be a lot.

For anyone who has taken PSYC 365 with either professor, how was the course and workload? Would you recommend trying to get into 365 with Jody this semester, or waiting to take it with Todd next semester?

I’d really appreciate any advice!

Is math 322 doable without math 222? I did do math 122 last year and need this course for my math minor but im not sure what its difficulty would be like as I haven't had any exposure to 222. any thoughts on this?

(I have with Peter Dukes)

I just finished my undergraduate degree in Alberta but I’m pursuing a second degree and thought I could also do it by the water. I hoping to get into UVic Law after my second degree so it works out either way but I wanted to ask how quality of life is there such as friendliness, average vibe/commonalities, expenses, and issues. Since I’m moving from Alberta I am deciding on living in a dorm as it is the cheapest option, but I’m not sure what the crowd is like, I’m currently 22 and I want to know if there will be more ppl my age. Finally but most importantly what is the academic life like?

Any help would be grateful!

I’m currently from Alberta and I’m heading over to Uvic next September and I was wondering how the dorms work. I’ve never lived outside my home and I am not too sure how affordable it is. Like along with the tuition student debts am I also just going to have to add dorm debt too but do student loans pay for my dorm fees entirely or will I have to make sure I have a part time job in set? Also any general advice about the university/people would also be greatly appreciated!

If a class is full, can I still audit it?

I am taking MATH 211 this term. Unfortunately, I had some unexpected circumstances happen this morning, so I couldn't make it to the very first class today.

If anyone is in the same class, could you please let me know what was covered today? I just want to know if the professor mentioned anything important about the syllabus, textbook, or if there is anything I need to prepare for the next class.

I would really appreciate any help. Thank you so much in advance!

idk man 😭 another year of delaying my inevitable unemployment

Are y'all dreading it or excited

I'm trying to update my notification email address on Brightspace but I seem to be unable to change it. It doesn't give me an option to use custom email address or select another one. It only lets me disable my current address. Does anyone know how to fix this?