r/VIU Jun 23 '25

welcome to r/viu!

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Welcome to the (unofficial) VIU subreddit! v0.0

This page is a community-managed resource for students and prospective students at VIU. Even though this is an unofficial resource, please observe the Student Code of Conduct as well as the Academic Integrity policy.

Below is a list of resources for new and returning students. If you have any questions about any of the services below, please ask!

VIU Student Affairs offers a host of services for students, including:

Links to Students' Union Resources

  • VIU's Students' Union is a student-elected, student-led group that advocates for VIU students and provides services such as discounted bus passes, scholarships and bursaries, grants for conference attendance, and regular social/networking events.

  • VIUSU also oversees the Health and Dental Benefits program, offers assistance with student housing, and manages the Office of the Student Advocate which exists to help students understand their rights and responsibilities as VIU Students.

  • VIUSU also oversees student clubs! If you're new to campus or to Nanaimo, joining a student club is a great way to get involved and build a community!

As always, please be civil! Doxxing, harassing or slandering people on the internet is not cool.


r/VIU 3h ago

Discussion VIU PN scrubs and nametags

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Just finished the PN program and I have 2 large unisex VIU PN scrub tops as well as the first year and second year badges you will need for your clinical placements. I was going to drop them on the free shelf on floor 3 of the Health sciences building but I'd rather give them to someone who needs them rather than whoever sees them first. Shoot me a message and we can figure out a drop off 👍


r/VIU 20h ago

Question Accessibility for Rock VIU

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Are there any access guides for Rock VIU? I have mobility challenges and on top of the opening location have 2 buildings in different areas of the campus to visit during the info sessions, then lunch and the final events of the day? Beyond driving between parking lots and hoping to find an accessible parking spot, are there any accommodation plans available that I should be aware of?


r/VIU 1d ago

Question Library Access Nanaimo - Non-VIU Students?

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I'm a CPA student and there aren't really any study spaces up there. The public libraries are directed at kids and are not quiet.

Do you know of any way to access the library on the weekend or evenings without being a VIU student? The UVIC and Camosun libraries are all public in Victoria (the doors are open and you just walk in).

Thanks!


r/VIU 1d ago

Discussion SABC/NSLSC updates!

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I'm really hoping I'm not the only one who's been refreshing dashboards every few hours since receiving their COE lol.

When your funding starts moving this week, feel free to drop your timeline here and give the rest of us some hope!


r/VIU 2d ago

Question BSN program and dorms

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Hi, I am applying for the Fall 2027 intake for nursing. In the first year of the BSN Nursing program, do we get summer off? I noticed the student activity fee is for 11 months for nursing, so I wasn't sure if summer was a shorter/accelerated semester.

I'm trying to save up for dorms, so it would be helpful to know if I need to apply for dorms for summer too. Thanks!

Also, how soon can I apply for the Fall 2027 dorms? Only after I submit my application in October?


r/VIU 6d ago

Question Cafeteria Pricing?

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Just wondering about how much meals/snacks are at the cafeteria? Just trying to budget.


r/VIU 6d ago

Question Question regarding transferring to BCIT

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r/VIU 7d ago

Discussion VIU first year GC???

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Would anyone be interested in a viu gc on instagram for first years? Drop your user if you’d like to join!


r/VIU 15d ago

Question Viu nursing scrubs

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Im a size small but there is no small or medium? Should i just get XS?


r/VIU 24d ago

Question Are my grades competitive enough to get into the BSN program?

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Chem 12: 88%
Anatomy & Physiology 12: 90%
Foundations of Mathematics 12: 89%
English 12: 86%

I also received a "4" on my grade 12 Literacy Assessment and participated in multiple extracurriculars throughout highschool.

I havent taken the CASPER yet, because i wont be applying for the BSN until next year. I am starting out with some first-year sciences and then applying afterwards.

Anyways, I know that the BSN program is competitive and I wanted to ask if my grades make me stand out?

Thank you!


r/VIU 24d ago

Question Are my grades competitive enough for VIU Nursing?

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  • Chemistry 11: 85%
  • Biology 12: 80%
  • English 12: 89%
  • Pre-Calculus 11: 95%
  • Casper: I've gotten the 4th quartile before, I just need to retake it for the upcoming admissions cycle. (I have a background in Human Resources if that helps, so I'm familiar with situation/ethical/behavioural questions).

I'm planning to apply for Fall 2027.


r/VIU 25d ago

Question CMHW Online Schedule??

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I know this is a long shot but anyone who has taken this course in the past, what were the live seminars like? what days? I recently got hired for a part time position at a liquor store and I told them I had flexible full availability. this was before I was accepted into the course. and I don’t have the schedule yet so feel like I can’t give work a clear answer as to when I absolutely cannot work due to live seminars. if anyone has any info it would be appreciated!


r/VIU 25d ago

Question Is there anything I should know as a spring admit?

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I’m starting as a visual arts major in January and I have no idea what to expect. I don’t know really know anyone in Nanaimo, I also feel like I’m starting later than everyone else, is anybody else starting in January too? Ideally I would like to get a dorm too but I’ve never had a shared bathroom with next door before, my only concern is the locks. Can someone lock you out and forget?😭 I know I might sound dumb but I never lived outside my hometown before. I also downloaded the VIUSU app which seems like a great way to connect with people in the school.


r/VIU Aug 02 '26

Discussion Groupchat

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Me and my best friend are moving from Vancouver to Nanaimo as media studies majors. We were wondering if anybody would be interested in starting a big groupchat on Snapchat or Instagram with any new students so that we can all know each other before we arrive


r/VIU Jul 31 '26

Question Does VIUs education program take late applications?

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I just realized I could have applied for year three entry into the bachelor of education. Unfortunately I see deadlines have far past. Is there anyway I could still apply? Or would waitlists typically take all spots if anyone backs out?


r/VIU Jul 30 '26

Question How many classes is normal for first year BSN?

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Right now i have 6🫣


r/VIU Jul 26 '26

Question First year BA Psych students?

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Hey y’all! I’m a first year psych student taking contemp psych I & II, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Is anyone else in the same boat? I’m moving to Nanaimo and have 0 friends so I’d love to make some in the same social sciences fields!! (Or if you got any new student tips!)


r/VIU Jul 21 '26

Discussion Give Nanaimo Residents a Path to Homeownership

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Nanaimo residents are being priced out—and aged out—of one of the few remaining attainable paths to homeownership.

I’ve started a petition asking the City of Nanaimo to prioritize the development and long-term protection of all-ages manufactured home communities.

This is not about taking housing away from seniors. It is about creating additional options for younger adults, families, workers, students, people with disabilities, and first-time buyers who want to remain in the community they help support.

Please read and sign the petition, and share it with other Nanaimo residents.

GIVE NANAIMO RESIDENTS A PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP - Google Forms


r/VIU Jul 16 '26

Question Scholarship and Awards

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Hello, has anyone heard back on if they have received a scholarship or award for this academic year?


r/VIU Jul 16 '26

Discussion VIU BSN first year

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Looking to start a gc, probably on instagram, with other first year nursing students wanting to get to know each other better before school starts in September. Let me know if anyone is interested!!!


r/VIU Jul 12 '26

Question CDA program

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Question for those of you that have completed the CDA program, what are some things that would be helpful to know/study prior to the beginning of the first semester? I have lots of extra time and would love to get ahead but don’t know where to begin


r/VIU Jul 11 '26

Question Rescources and events for non students?

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Hey all. I am not a student at VIU but im curious if there are any events or areas of the University that are opwn to the public.

I think the library is open to public but also wondering if one needs to he a atudent to be part or clubs?

Im honestly looking to make more friends arpund my age (26) in Nanaimo but i dont want to be weird about it.


r/VIU Jul 10 '26

Discussion looking for second year crim students!

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i’m going into my second year of my criminology major and need more connections within my program, especially in crim 499 and poli 151😩

pls i need to meet more people :’)


r/VIU Jul 10 '26

Question Post bacc 2026/27

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Hii im just wondering if there is a group chat for the post bac elementary program this fall already made?