Student Services

Self-Care and Fitness

Smooth Sailing; International Student Orientation

Drop-in to take care. Learn about valuable resources for self-care for 2021. Set intentions to take action toward supporting your wellbeing during times of stress. Practice mindfulness skills for stress reduction. 

Immigration: Everything You Need to Know About Study Permits, Co-Ops, Post-Graduate Work Permits

Smooth Sailings: International Student Orientation.

This session will explain immigration rules you must follow while studying in Canada. Study permit conditions, renewals, visas, qualifying for post graduate work permits. Information about your dependent family members, how you will qualify for post graduations work permits and immigration tips.

Smooth Sailing: International Student Orientation Welcome Spring 2021

Intended for NEW undergraduate & graduate international students attending VIU in Spring semester. This is your opportunity to connect with other international students from around the world and learn about VIU Services, and upcoming orientation programming with events starting from Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7.30am PST. Topics to be covered include academic & immigration information, important dates, and health and safety.

Expectations while in Quarantine (Self-Isolation)

This webinar will review expectations that students who have travelled internationally are to follow while completing their 14-day mandatory quarantine after travelling to Canada. This information pertains to students who are completing their quarantine in VIU's self-isolation program, as well as students who have made appropriate arrangements to complete their quarantine elsewhere.