Quick Facts:Tuition: $4,200.00 Students: 19,780
Address
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
888-920-2221
Vancouver Island University
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About Vancouver Island University
Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location
Vancouver Island University has four campuses which includes the main campus, Nanaimo. Nanaimo is near the major metropolitan areas of Vancouver, and students find that the campus offers low cost living, beautiful natural environment, mild climates, and a comfortable community. The University also has regional campuses in Qualicum, Duncan, and Powell River. It is the owner of Woodlands and Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach. Recently, Qualicum Beach was named one of the top ten public gardens in Canada. Other facilities include the Quad, which is the centre of the Nanaimo campus. The Quad is a favorite hangout for students, and the buildings surrounding it are the Library, Theatre, Cafeteria, Math, and Jumping Java coffee hut. In addition, there is the ASTEC Building, Tamagawa Garden, The Royal Bank Plaza, VIU Stuents’ Union, Hairdressing and Barbering, Centre for International Education, and Student Residences. The building has 386 rooms in four types of residences. They include: traditional residences: 186 single rooms with semi-private bathrooms; studio suites: four studio suites; residence houses: five 20-bed houses containing single rooms with semi-private bathrooms; and apartment-style: four-bedroom and two bathroom apartments.
Student Services and Student Life
The College offers the following student services: Advising Centre, Campus Career Centre, Campus Rec, Connect for Success, Co-operative Education, Counselling Services, Disability Services, Educational Counselling, Financial Aid & Awards, First Nations Student Services, Health & Wellness Information Centre, PDF Document Student Self Advocacy, and Students Assisting Students.
Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is Vancouver Island University students’ organization. It gives the students activities and events that make their experience more fun and memorable. In addition, it also serves as a democratic voice for all student issues on the campus. The Union also gives students opportunities to meet people and pursue their interests through clubs and associations. There are Activist Clubs, General Interest Clubs, Religious and Partisan Clubs and Service Clubs.
Academic Programs
Aboriginal Construction Certificate
Accounting Assistant Certificate
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Aluminum Boat Building Certificate
Applied Business Technology (On-line) Certificates
Arts One-First Nations Program
Automotive Service Technician Certificate
Bachelor of (Classical) Music University Transfer Program
Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) University Transfer Program
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Anthropology) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Creative Writing) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Criminology) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Digital Media Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Economics) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in English) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in First Nations Studies) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Geography) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Global Studies) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Graphic Design) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in History) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Liberal Studies) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Philosophy) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Physical Education) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Sociology) Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Women's Studies) Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Degree
Bachelor of Education-Post Baccalaureate Degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts-Theatre University Transfer Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts-Visual Art University Transfer Program
Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree
Bachelor of Interior Design Degree
Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Degree
Bachelor of Science - University Transfer Studies
Bachelor of Science (Major in Biology) Degree
Bachelor of Science (Major in Computing Science) Degree
Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychology) Degree
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Bachelor of Tourism Management (Major in Recreation) Degree
Baking-Professional Certificate
Business Administration Diploma/Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Business Management Certificate
Child and Youth Care-First Nations Diploma
Culinary Arts Certificate/Diploma
Dental Office Receptionist Certificate
Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate/Diploma
Electrician Entry-Level Certificate
Employment and Life Skills Training Program
English-as-a-Second-Language Program
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Diploma
Forest Harvesting Equipment Operator Certificate
Forest Resources Technology Diploma
General Educational Development Tests
Green Building & Renewable Energy Technician Diploma
Health Services Administration in Long Term & Community Care Diploma
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Certificate
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate
Horticultural Technician Certificate
Hospitality Management Diploma
Information Technology and Applied Systems (ITAS) Diploma
Jazz Studies Diploma/Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Native Indian Teacher Education Program
Physical Education (University Transfer) Program
Power Sports and Marine Technician Certificate
Public Safety Communications Certificate
Recreation and Sport Management Diploma
Resource Management Officer Technology Diploma
Road Building and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Certificate
Off-Campus Living
Students who want to live outside the University’s premises can go to the community housing service that is offered to students who are seeking accommodation. They can also inquire at the Off Campus Housing Office located at the Gymnasium building, or the Vancouver Island University Housing services. This housing service operates like a classified ad section in a newspaper.