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

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

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!!!

Hello!! Im starting the hairdressing program in nanaimo this fall, and i was hoping to find a few other people going into it!!! :)

or for people already in it- whats it like? how are you finding it?

Thank you so much!!

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

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.

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 :’)

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

Hey everyone! 

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Does anyone know when VIU usually announces the Dean’s Honour Roll?

Thanks!

Hey guys! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

I’m a creative writing undergrad from the University of Guelph and I’ve been tasked with doing some research about creative writing pedagogy. I was hoping to hear about your experience in the VIU creative writing program.

Specifically, why did you want to take the program? 
Which classes taught you the most or you got the most out of?
What did you wish you had in the program, but didn’t? 

I’m hoping to start a conversation about your experience in these programs to learn how students are impacted by them.
Thank you for your time! 😄

Hey guys!! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

To anyone entering the Post Bacc Teaching program in September - did you receive an email about instructions for the criminal record check?

There is an outstanding fee on my account but no forms/ instructions were sent. Did I miss the email? It says the fee has to be paid by June 29.

Hey everyone! I applied for the Power Engineering 4th class program back in March, and I'm currently on the waitlist. I know VIU doesn't disclose waitlist positions, but I'm trying to gauge my chances of being accepted. I have to make a decision about my job soon so I'm hitting a bit of a crunch time. Has anyone here been waitlisted before or happen to know how much the waitlist typically moves for this program? Appreciate the insight.

hey! I'm starting at VIU in the fall as part of the baking program and I've been finding everything a little confusing, so I figured I'd make a post and see if anyone could help answer some questions I've had or direct me where to go for answers

- trades move in date:
what day do the trades programs move in to the dorms? I can't seem to find a date anywhere as dorm move ins apparently start in September, but my program starts late August. I was told there was an earlier move in date but don't know how to find out when it is?

- food plans:
I've seen stuff about food plans being available for students but don't know where to find them or what they include?

- getting around campus:
I'm currently living on the mainland so will be moving onto campus for school, and I don't have a car or planned on bringing one with me to the island... I like walking so I don't mind it at all, but I was wondering if it's possible to walk from the dorms to class (in a reasonable time) or if I should bring a bike?

any other advice/tips would be greatly appreciated too!

Hello fellow practicum students!

So, it has come time to setting up my practicum. However, I am worried that I will have no choice in days :(.

Unfortunately, I must work to pay for everything!

Do they have any leniency in my situation?

Thanks :)

What laptop does everyone recommend???
I’m not opposed to an expensive one 1200$ but cheaper is always a bonus
I’ve heard hp is good but just wondering what everyone is using

Does anyone know when the baking program will be selling Sachertorte again?

Hey everyone!

I'm moving from India to Nanaimo this Fall (September 2026 intake) to start my MBA at Vancouver Island University. Super excited but also a bit nervous about the whole relocation!

I'm looking to connect with fellow VIU students, especially anyone starting the MBA program or already studying there. Would love to make some friends before landing!

Also, I'm actively searching for off-campus accommodation and a roommate to share a place with. If you have any leads, tips on good neighborhoods near campus, or if you're also looking for a flatmate, please hit me up or drop a comment.

Looking forward to connecting with you guys.
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

This is probably a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone has experienced issues receiving emails from the university.

My application was ultimately withdrawn, and one of the major issues was that I was not receiving a selection university communications. So far, the feedback I've received has mostly been that the emails must have gone to junk mail or that I should use a different email address. However, I am still working with IT because there appears to be an ongoing issue with my account.

I'm hoping to understand what the normal process looks like for other applicants.

After you applied through the BC Education Planner portal:

• How did you receive your student number?
• How were you notified about accessing Student Records?
• Did someone personally contact you, or was it a generic email from a specific department?
• When a document is uploaded to Student Records, do you also receive an email notification to your personal email address?

I'm just trying to determine whether my experience was unusual and whether anyone else has encountered similar communication issues.

Thanks in advance for any information you can share.

Hi there! I wanted to know if there were any pre existing group chats for DH 2026 and if not, I was wondering if anyone would join one on insta if I made one! 😊 if you dm me I add you :)

What do you actually need for the practical nursing program? Any specific supplies or gadgets needed aside from laptop, pen, notebook
Trying to get in for Sept 2027