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Department directory

VIU Faculties

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Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation

Offers programs such as Adult Basic Education to help students come back to school. 
Academic and Career Preparation

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Offers programs in visual arts, graphic design, English, history and modern languages. Provides a diverse range of majors, minors and honours programs.
Arts and Humanities

Faculty of Education

Prepares students for careers in teaching and education administration. Includes programs for elementary and secondary education.
Education 

Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services

Offers programs focusing on health and human services, including nursing, social work, dental hygiene and early childhood education. Emphasizes hands-on learning, community involvement, and preparing students for careers in health and social service sectors.
Health Sciences and Human Services

Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Offers programs focused on Indigenous history, culture, and contemporary issues. Aims to promote understanding and reconciliation.
Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Faculty of Management

Offers programs in business, economics, and hospitality management. Emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience.
Management

Faculty of Science and Technology

Encompasses biology, chemistry, computer science and earth science. Focuses on hands-on, integrative learning experiences.
Science and Technology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Includes anthropology, sociology and political science. Provides an understanding of social dynamics and human behaviour.
Social Sciences

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Provides training in trades such as automotive, carpentry and welding. Emphasizes hands-on learning and industry partnerships.
Trades and Applied Technology 

VIU Departments

Departments A to C

Accessibility Services

Provides support for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
Accessibility Services

Advising

Provides academic and program advice to students
Advising  

Alumni 

Manages relationships with alumni, fostering engagement.
Alumni 

Assessment and Exam Services

offers testing services including external exam invigilation, Accuplacer tests, keyboarding assessments, and accommodated exams for students with disabilities. For more details, visit their page.
Assessment and Exam Services

Brand and Marketing

Builds brand awareness, manages the VIU visual identity, and provides graphic design and support to faculties and departments.
Brand and Marketing

Campus Store

Sells textbooks, clothing, sundries and more. 
Campus Store

Career Studio

Offers career counseling, job search assistance, and employment resources for students and alumni.
Career Studio

Centre for Experiential Learning

Supports student success through Work-Integrated Learning, Career Studio, Peer-Supported Learning ,  and the Office of Co-Curricular Engagement & Learning.
Centre for Experiential Learning

Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning

Offers services that supporting inclusive, innovative, and engaging student-centred learning.
Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning

Chancellor

Acts as the ceremonial head of the university, conferring all degrees and serving as a key ambassador for VIU.
Chancellor

Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning

Supports the student experience by creating, promoting and recognizing co-curricular activities on campus and within the community.
Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning

Conference and Event Services 

Manages the rental of VIU spaces for events and conference.
Conference and Event Services  

Counselling Services

Provides mental health support, including individual and group counseling sessions.
Counselling Services

Cowichan campus 

Offers programs in Cowichan. 
Cowichan campus 

Departments D to I

Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office

Support for VIU students and staff who have experienced any form of discrimination. 
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office

Facilities and Ancillary Services 

Oversees the physical space and commercial services that support teaching and learning at VIU.
Facilities and Ancillary Services 

Finance and Administration

Leads a broad and varied portfolio that encompasses a range of supports and services that are delivered to the broader VIU community.
Finance and Administration

Financial Aid and Awards

Helps students find and apply for financial assistance, scholarships, and bursaries.
Financial Aid and Awards

Food Services

Manages the VIU cafeterias and catering services.
Food Services

VIU Foundation

Oversees the management of the Foundation's endowment and raises money to support Vancouver Island University’s scholarship and awards program and VIU fundraising activities.
VIU Foundation

Office of Future Students

Helps future students find the resources they need to make an informed decision about applying to VIU. 
Office of Future Students

Office of Graduate Studies

offers graduate students support with professional development, funding, collaboration and more. 
Office of Graduate Studies  

Health and Wellness Centre

Offers health services, including medical care, health education, and wellness programs to VIU students.
Health and Wellness Centre

Human Resources

Manages employment services, staff development, and workplace policies.
Human Resources

Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement

Develops community-based educational opportunities for students and support faculty to bring Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the classroom.
Indigenous Education and Engagement

International Education

Provides support for international education, including education abroad and visiting scholar programs.
International Education

Departments J to S

VIU Library

Provides access to academic resources, study spaces, and research support services for students and faculty.
VIU Library

Mariners

Home of VIU's varsity men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams.
Mariners

Milner Gardens

A unique garden in Qualicum Beach offering educational and community engagement opportunities.
Milner Gardens

Office of the President

Oversees the administration of the university, providing leadership and strategic direction.
Office of the President

Peer Supported Learning

Offers free, regularly scheduled, informal study sessions led by a senior student who has been successful in courses.
Peer Supported Learning

VIU Print Services

Offering a full range of copying and printing services. 
Print Services

Registration Services

Manages registration activities and student records.
Registration Services

Scholarly Research and Creative Activity

Supports student and faculty research and creative activity
Scholarly Research and Creative Activity

University Secretariat

Provides administrative support and advice to the Board of Governors, Senate, and various committees to ensure effective governance practices.
University Secretariat

Senate

Responsible for all academic and curriculum-related matters, including the development of academic policies and curriculum content, as well as advising the Board of Governors on educational policy.
Senate

Strategic Communications

Provides strategic communications and brand marketing services for VIU, working across the institution to support communication and marketing initiatives.
Strategic Communications

Student Affairs Office

Supports student success and well-being through various services and programs.
Student Affairs

Student Residence

Offers a range of housing options for more than 500 students each year. 
Student Residence

Student Support and Intervention

offers resources and support for students facing difficulties, including distress, academic challenges, or potential risks to themselves or others.
Student Support and Intervention

Departments t to z

Technology Services

Manages IT services, including technical support, infrastructure and digital resources.
Technology Services

Thrive Mental Health and Wellness

Offers events, activities and resources to support students' mental health and well-being.
Thrive

Work-Integrated Learning

Offers students a chance to apply their academic knowledge within a workplace setting.
Work-Integrated Learning

Writing Centre

The tutors at the Writing Centre help VIU students with all aspects of writing. 
Writing Centre