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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

The World-Record Holder Among Us

November 11, 2021 - 10:15pm

VIU Indigenous Speaker Talks About Journalism’s Role in Reconciliation

November 10, 2021 - 02:30pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

Five Questions with Richard Horbachewski

November 10, 2021 - 02:15pm

The Strategic Plan: Making it a reality

November 10, 2021 - 10:15am

Bumpy starts and a busy “comeback” semester

November 10, 2021 - 08:00am

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New entrance scholarship process gives future VIU students more certainty

December 16, 2025

Record amount of funding available for entrance scholarships

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VIU Student News: February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Make your Study Days more productive 📕

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5 student services you need to check out at VIU

February 17, 2023

Career help, off-campus housing support and more

Creating new opportunities to work in health care

February 16, 2023

New program trains international students to work in variety of settings

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Virtual Field Trip: Tracks in the snow

February 15, 2023 By Pamela Murray

A Shoots with Roots adventure

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Earn university credits while still in high school with VIU’s dual credit program

February 14, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Fast-track your future while saving time and money too.

How do I become a student at Vancouver Island University?

February 13, 2023 By Francesca Paladino

The application process in 5 steps

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VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland Receives Provincial Support to Aid in Recovery from Pandemic

July 30, 2021 - 10:00am

VIU Media Highlights: June 19 - July 19, 2021

July 20, 2021 - 02:15pm

VIU classes back in session Wednesday, June 30, 2021

June 29, 2021 - 05:30pm

VIU classes cancelled Tuesday, June 29, 2021, due to extreme heat

June 28, 2021 - 05:15pm

VIU Classes Cancelled Monday, June 28 Due to Extreme Heat

June 27, 2021 - 09:00pm

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Summer Camp Makes Transition to University Easier for Indigenous Students

June 22, 2021 - 05:15pm

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