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Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

About VIU Why VIU

About VIU

Why VIU?

Explore where VIU is going

The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

Strategic Plan

Programs Programs

Explore a wide range of program offerings and learning services. Choose from degrees, vocational training, certificates and more.

Find your program Learning Services

Programs

Learning Services

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid

Discover how to apply to VIU and get more information about tuition and financial aid.

Admissions Tuition and Aid

Admissions

Tuition and Aid

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

Student Life Student Life

Make the best of your time at VIU. Get involved in campus events and enjoy island adventures.

Student Life Student Services

Student Life

Student Services and Support

Get ready for the new student orientation

Attend in-person and online events, explore campus and connect with your professors and soon-to-be classmates!

RockVIU

Support VIU Support VIU

Connect with other VIU alumni and learn about the impact of donor generosity at VIU.

Give

VIU Alumni

VIU Donors

Your support means so much to VIU students

Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Research Research

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

Research

Research and Creative Activity

Explore the research highlights. Includes recent publications, ground-breaking studies and more.

Research Reports

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Important Dates

Final Fall 2021 Semester Grades Due

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First Day of Classes for Spring 2022 Semester

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Christmas/New Year Break, University and Services Closed

Please note, VIU campus and services will be closed between December 24, 2021 and January 3, 2022. You are encouraged to take this into consideration when making plans and payments.

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Last Day of Final Examinations

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First Day of Final Examinations

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Last day of Classes for Fall semester

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Spring 2022 Semester Fees Due. Any Unpaid Semester Fees will be Assessed a Late Fee

Read more about Spring 2022 Semester Fees Due. Any Unpaid Semester Fees will be Assessed a Late Fee

Last Day for Academic Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Fall Semester Courses, or to Change from Credit to Audit (or vice-versa). No Refunds will be Issued for Dropping a Course

Read more about Last Day for Academic Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Fall Semester Courses, or to Change from Credit to Audit (or vice-versa). No Refunds will be Issued for Dropping a Course

Important Dates

Final Fall 2021 Semester Grades Due

First Day of Classes for Spring 2022 Semester

Christmas/New Year Break, University and Services Closed

Last Day of Final Examinations

First Day of Final Examinations

Last day of Classes for Fall semester

Spring 2022 Semester Fees Due. Any Unpaid Semester Fees will be Assessed a Late Fee

Last Day for Academic Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Fall Semester Courses, or to Change from Credit to Audit (or vice-versa). No Refunds will be Issued for Dropping a Course

Fall Semester Study Days for Academic Programs

Remembrance Day; University and Services are Closed