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International SOS (ISOS) Registration January 24, 2024 - 1:36pm

VIU is partnered with International SOS (ISOS) to provide worldwide assistance for staff, faculty, students, and community members while travelling outside of Canada on a VIU sanctioned program or other university business.

TRAVEL SAFETY RESOUCES January 24, 2024 - 12:23pm

VIU's Education Abroad office has compiled some Travel Safety Resources below, to assist with your pre-departure planning:

PRE-DEPARTURE Procedures for VIU Students January 24, 2024 - 11:42am
PRE-DEPARTURE Procedures for VIU Employees January 24, 2024 - 11:20am

More to come...

Policy 41.20 International Travel Risk Management January 23, 2024 - 12:37pm

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VIU International Travel Risk Management February 9, 2024 - 7:35pm

Approved by the VIU Board of Governors in December 2023, the International Travel Risk Management Policy and associated procedures provide a framework to support the safety of VIU students and employees involved in university-sanctioned activities abroad.

Risk management for international travel is a shared responsibility across the university between various administrative units and the individual travelers. 

Policy 41.20 International Travel Risk Management January 23, 2024 - 12:41pm

Policy 41.20 International Travel Risk Management

VIU Arts & Culture Field School to Greece 2024 March 7, 2024 - 12:49pm

Dates: May 21 to June 6, 2024

Program Overview

VIU's Greece: Arts and Culture Field School welcomes students to an international opportunity that provides an educational experience on the unique performing and visual arts history of the region. We'll interweave course curricula and intertwine assignments in this new study abroad focused on arts traditions that still resonate with society today.

Ask VIU Online Q & A Africa January 17, 2024 - 11:19am

Ask VIU Online Q & A for Africa, starting Tuesday, January 23, 2024
You're invited to our series of online information sessions for international students. Pick the time and date that works best for you below.

VIU Healing Through Adventure: Exploring Adventure Therapy In Latvia 2024 February 12, 2024 - 10:53am

Field School Dates: June 12 - 24, 2024

Clone of WLCE@VIU Field School to New Zealand 2023 February 12, 2024 - 10:53am

Field School Dates: November 27 to December 16, 2023

WorldVIU Student Office Hours: Morning Session April 24, 2024 - 9:00am

VIU Student Office Hours, Morning Session

Join us for our WorldVIU Office Hours. Each week we'll be hosting a morning and afternoon session so prospective students can connect in real time with current Vancouver Island University students.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to VIU campus life and the beautiful Vancouver Island setting.

Self-Discovery in the Heart of England January 4, 2024 - 1:08pm

While the unique and interesting courses were definitely a positive part of my exchange, it was the exploration of my own identity that I feel truly defined my time abroad.

Craig Brown January 3, 2024 - 2:32pm
Seattle Sightseeing Tour - DC Tours December 15, 2023 - 10:04am

Seattle Tour

Experience the best of Seattle with plenty of time for both sightseeing and shopping, as well as an oppo

Local Hikes: Englishman River Falls December 14, 2023 - 10:48am

Englishman River Falls

Cultural Connections - Local Hikes 

Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Spring semester. This program runs from March - June on Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM.

Local Hikes: Westwood Lake December 14, 2023 - 10:42am

Westwood Lake

Local Hikes: Cable Bay Trail December 14, 2023 - 10:39am

Cable Bay Trail

Cultural Connections - Local Hikes 

Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Spring semester. This program runs from March - June on Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM.

Local Hike: The Abyss December 14, 2023 - 10:37am

The Abyss

Cultural Connections - Local Hikes 

Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Spring semester. This program runs from March - June on Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM.

Local Hikes: Neck Point Park December 14, 2023 - 10:31am

Neck Point