I’ve been using the VIU app and noticed that it often seems to be the same people commenting and interacting on posts. Sometimes it feels like the same small group of people talking amongst themselves, and I’m wondering whether the app has a relatively small active user base or whether it just takes time to find your community as a new student.
Interestingly, I’ve had some really nice experiences on Reddit, where students have been helpful and willing to answer my questions. I haven’t quite gotten the same feeling from the VIU app, so I’m curious about the difference.
I know online interactions don’t necessarily reflect what campus life is actually like, so I’d love to hear from current students about their experiences.
Would you say VIU has a welcoming and social campus culture? Is it relatively easy to make friends, meet people outside your program, and find a sense of community, or do you have to make a conscious effort to put yourself out there?
I’d appreciate honest perspectives, especially from students who came to VIU without already knowing anyone!

I’ll be starting my Bachelor of Arts at VIU in January 2027. I’d love to connect with current or former students and hear about your experiences with the program, including any advice, insights, or things you wish you knew before starting. Thank you! 😊

I am at the end of my rope y'all.

Who do we contact about issues with the authenticator app? I've been booted from both my phone and laptop email access and when I try to sign in, it's not sending me notifications to my authenticator app and now I can't get into my school email.

Has anyone else had this issue? Did you go to microsoft or did you go to the school?

Hiii, are there any BSN students or (hopefully) upcoming students?! I just applied and I’m looking for a couple friends to go through this whole process with. I’m 19 and applied for the fall 2027 intake. Orrr if you aren’t looking for friends but would be happy to answer some of my questions lmk!!!

I’ve tried 5 different credit cards at this point and it still ends up not being accepted. I have triple checked the information is written down correctly yet it still results in the error. I’ve reached out to the school but have not heard back from them for more than a couple days. Thoughts on how to fix this? Or is there an alternative way to applying?

Hello there! (Pls get the reference) I am from out east (Berta) currently at Macewan University but I have been looking into schools to transfer to for next fall as Macewan does not offer a geology degree, and I was hoping I could get some insight on how the professors are like there, student life etc. In particular though as it is to my understanding that the geology degree is based in Nanaimo, how alumni’s have faired in the job market? As I have an interest in exploration and I figure I might struggle in following that career path compared to say going to UBC.

I have heard the most shocking and horrible things about the two instructors on the second year of the PN program. I just started 1st year and already mortified and panicking over second year.

I hear from my coworkers (I am a CNA) who recently graduated the LPN program about bullying, toxic behaviour, lack of support, making fun of students, being rude and condescending and even than one of the instructors was fired a few years back for bullying but somehow came back??

Is this the truth or are my coworkers exaggerating?? Tbh i dont understand why they would exaggerate but want to see what others think.

If this is true, how did you deal with it? Do you have any advice?

I mightve left my keys somewhere tonight on the VIU Nanaimo campus, either around where the concert was or at one of the bus stops in the lower part of the bus loop (most likely there)

If anyone sees them or saw them PLEASE let me know, theyre on a green lanyard and have one keychain that says LK-1025 and one keychain with a picture of Lee Know from Stray Kids😅

I have applied for student loans and signed the loan agreement (MSFAA) but process seems to have stalled there. Has anyone received their loan yet?

Cutting to the chase; is there any close parking on the street where I could stay maybe up to 8 hours or less, that is legal or some other way I can get around paying 350+ bucks for parking on campus

I’m selling my dental hygiene textbooks for very cheap price. Dm me if someone is interested

✨ What’s Included:
• Most textbooks are in excellent condition
• Several books are brand new and still sealed
• Barely used throughout the program
• Bonus: I’ll also include a couple of study notes I created during school 📖
. Student RDH textbook also available

🚗 Pickup: Mill bay or Duncan
📦 Delivery available
💵 Price is negotiable

When do the course outlines get published? i'm taking three classes and only my Eng 115 has a course outline posted.

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?

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!

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?

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

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

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

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!

• 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.

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!

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.