Get Your West Coast On At Vancouver Island University

Adventurous, passionate, curious? What will you do after class?

Recreation: Outdoors and In
Vancouver Island is a mecca for activity in the outdoors and at VIU there are lots of opportunities to try something new or enjoy something long loved. Try your hand at stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing or even swimming with the salmon. More of a landlubber? Hiking, caving, climbing or cross country skiing may be more of a fit….all great choices in a guided environment with our Outdoor Recreation programs.

Or come inside…Campus Rec provides lots of options to connect with your favourite sport in our intramural programs, reveal your inner yogi with multiple fitness options, or add some granola to your smoothie and more on Wellness Wednesdays.

VIU Students’ Union and Clubs
Explore your passions and interests in one of several clubs. Help sponsor refugee students as part of VIU WUSC, join the Solutions Club to create a sustainable campus, become a student ambassador or participate in a variety of other discipline specific clubs. Many of the student groups operate under the guidance of the VIU Students’ Union…another great way to get involved.

Intercultural Connections
Celebrate culture, develop understanding. Learn more about aboriginal ways of knowing and being by participating in the Soup and Bannock: Lunch and Learn series, attending a feast or chatting with one of our Elders.

Join other VIU students from all over the world on day trips, cultural events and activities organized by our International Education faculty.

Or why not hit the road on a field school or exchange where the world is your classroom.

Whatever your choices, let VIU be your West Coast experience.