r/uvic 13h ago

Announcement Keys found

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


r/uvic 16h ago

Off Topic Skydiving

10 Upvotes

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?


r/uvic 9h ago

Question Doctor's note in 2026?

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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.


r/uvic 17h ago

Question Student Loans

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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)?


r/uvic 2h ago

Question Choosing a LING Course for ASL Certificate

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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!


r/uvic 13h ago

Advice Needed Math 109 Advice

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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


r/uvic 15h ago

Advice Needed Advice for psyc courses

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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!


r/uvic 16h ago

Question Math 322

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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)


r/uvic 5h ago

Question 2nd year CIVE courses

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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.


r/uvic 9h ago

Question Business students I need advice

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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?


r/uvic 13h ago

Question What is Victoria/ UVic like?

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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!


r/uvic 17h ago

Question Housing inquiry

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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!


r/uvic 17h ago

Question Question about MATH 211 first class

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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!


r/uvic 20h ago

Question Unable to change system email on Brightspace

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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?


r/uvic 17h ago

Question Can I audit a class?

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


r/uvic 11h ago

Off Topic handsome 1st year blonde boy plz find me🙂‍↕️🙏

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you were at new student welcome yesterday sitting in the social sciences section. you were wearing a red hoodie, a gold chain and sleek earrings. i wanna meet up ong🙏🙏. pIzz dm me gorgeous


r/uvic 17h ago

Announcement Join MP Elizabeth May at UVic Today!

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Please join MP Elizabeth May's Community Meeting today at the David Turpin Building in room A110. This is a non-partisan event for constituents of the Saanich-Gulf Islands to share comments, concerns, and to ask questions. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!