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Why VIU?

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

Strategic Plan

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Student Life Student Life

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

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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

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

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MyVIU student news: January 8, 2025

January 8, 2025

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 7

February 7, 2024

Black History Month and Valentine's Day events ❤️

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Ready for Halloween? 👻

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Welcome to VIU's Spring Semester! 📚

January 11, 2023

VIU Student Pulse: January 11, 2023

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Time management, Mariners at nationals and study resources 📚

November 9, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

#MyVIU contest, resume tailoring & Mariners games ⚽

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 11, 2023

October 11, 2023

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