Student Services

This is our second webinar in a series of pre-arrival information sessions for new students starting January 2021. In this edition we will focus on housing, travel and arrival information. We look at self-isolation (quarantine) and Canadian regulations. We will also take your questions about anything you want to know for the upcoming semester. Registration is required:  https://viu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yuw2V03nTsKuqCYicKGkrQ

This is your pre-departure preparation session. We will cover everything from what documents to prepare for travel, housing search dos and don’ts, VIU documentation and registration and self-isolation. We will also take your questions about anything you want to know for the upcoming semester. Registration is required:  https://viu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FYlxSOW1Si-zvsCnabHyYg

Post Graduate Work Permit 
Successful PGWP - Pathway for the Immigration to Canada. It is important that international students know that PGWP has specific eligibility requirements, if those requirements are not met, student may have PGWP application refused. Let's review together those requirements!  https://www.facebook.com/events/4647525321958678/

Working in Canada:  We will review international students work opportunities while they study in Canada. On or Off campus work authorizations, Coop, internships, practicums and field work what are the specific criteria’s? Let’s also review spousal work permits, Leave of Absences and importance of these rules.  https://www.facebook.com/events/602508294452661/

Mandatory for all homestay students only. Meet other students in homestay, hear what to expect, and learn how to work through challenges.  

Come learn about housing resources and tips for searching for a place to live in Nanaimo.

Do you want to survive or thrive in your time at VIU? Come to this session to hear about professor expectations and gain insights from international students who have achieved tremendous results in their programs. Learn how to interpret a course outline, how to juggle many assignments, and all about the resources that will help you wildly succeed at VIU.  Meeting ID: 642 8782 6415 | Password: 073778

What is a toque? Do Loonies bite? Are Timbits legal? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and learn useful information about Canadian culture, beyond the stereotypes!
Meeting ID: 688 7884 7335 | Password: 344608

This informational session will cover three main work permits for international students.
PGWP eligibility requirements and how to avoid common mishaps. Learn about Co-op, internship, and practicum for program requiring hand on work experience. Finally learn how to maintain eligibility for off-campus work authorization and numbers of hours you can work.
Pre-registration is required: https://viu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5wocOypqDkuEtwuPZ8VeHervG5a1ouI4NgY

We will explore your study permit conditions and exceptions together. As a study permit holder, you will be subject to a number of conditions upon entry to Canada. It is important that you strive to meet those conditions which will in turn opens up a pathway for Permanent Residency in Canada. Let’s explore what are those conditions and how you can meet them?
Meeting ID: 649 1748 2523 | Password: 709847