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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.

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Student Life Student Life

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

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

Research

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Research Reports

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Current Students

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How I found my people

October 2, 2025 By Becky Duarte

Making connections on campus

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Biking to Vancouver Island University?

August 18, 2025 By Kim Sharpe, VIU Health and Safety Advisor

Here are some safety tips:

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Finding purpose on and off the court

July 15, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Kai Leighton shares his story

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Don't miss out on money for work experiences

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Finding my people – a cohort of design nerds

June 2, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Graphic Design student Ronin Harver shares his story

Nurturing a passion for literacy, art and creativity: Paige Pierce

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

A winding path to a degree that resonates: Bree Sinnott

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building community with media and music: Daniela Alejandra Guevara Sotomayor

May 26, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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MyVIU student news: May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Summer Semester fun 🙌

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MyVIU student news: May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Welcome to summer semester 😎

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Five weeks and five grand to help battle student hunger

April 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Student research teams face off in the name of food security

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