APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Find a Program
Browse Vancouver Island University’s website at viu.ca
to find information about programs oered. If you require
assistance choosing a program, help is available from
Recruitment at 250.740.6672 (Nanaimo) or contact Advising
at 250.740.6410 (Nanaimo); 250.746.3509 (Cowichan);
604.485.2878 (Powell River).
Complete this form
If you prefer to apply online, please visit viu.ca/apply.
Please ensure you print clearly and complete all sections of
this form.
This Application for Admission can be delivered or mailed
to any campus – Nanaimo, Cowichan, Powell River, or to the
Parksville•Qualicum Centre.
Pay the Application Fee
A non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee is
required for each application. Cheques or money orders
should be made payable to Vancouver Island University.
If payment is not attached, we will mail you details regarding
other payment options once we have completed the initial
processing of your application.
Program Type Fee
Undergraduate $41.72
Graduate $108.20
Application fees may be subject to change.
Submit Ocial Transcripts
New applicants to undergraduate programs must submit ocial
transcripts from all institutions. This includes high school and
all previous post-secondary institutions. Faxed, scanned or
photocopied documents are not considered ocial. Transcripts
become the property of Vancouver Island University and will
not be returned. The only exception is where a transcript is
deemed to be irreplaceable. If submitting such a document,
please request its return at the time of submission.
Current high school students from BC and the Yukon must
provide their Personal Education Number (PEN) and authorize
the ministry of education to release their grade to VIU.
New applicants to graduate programs must submit ocial
transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions.
High school transcripts are not required from applicants to
graduate programs.
What Happens Next?
Within two weeks of receiving your application, Vancouver
Island University will mail you a letter confirming receipt of
your application. Please read our letters carefully and call if
you have any questions.
If you are admitted to a program, an oer of admission will
be mailed to you. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
(usually $200) will be required to confirm your acceptance of
the oer of admission. The due date to accept the oer and
pay the deposit will be outlined in the letter of acceptance.
The University considers it to be sucient notification to mail information to the student’s address
on file; however, we may also contact you by telephone or email. If you move, or change your phone
number, please notify us immediately.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
VIU Student Number
(for returning Students)
Personal Education Number
(BC & Yukon High School Students)
Tradesperson ID Number
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Legal First Name (no initials) Middle Name(s) (no initials) Last Name
Maiden Name/Previous Name (if applicable) Preferred Name
Mailing Address City
Province Postal Code Country
Telephone (Primary)
( )
Telephone (Other)
( )
Email
Date of Birth
year month day
Social Insurance Number (optional) Gender Identity
❑ Man ❑ Woman ❑ Non-binary
Citizenship
❑ Canadian
❑ Permanent Resident
(documentation required) Country of Citizenship ___________________________________________________________________
❑ Refugee
(documentation required) Country of Citizenship ____________________________________________________________________________
Personal Information
Please ensure you print clearly and complete
all sections of this application.
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To Better Serve You, Please Answer These Optional Questions
Emergency Contact
Name Telephone
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Email
We are dedicated to support Aboriginal students in their eorts to achieve their goals.
Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person of Canada, that is, First Nations, Metis, or Inuit? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ I prefer not to answer this question
If you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, are you
(please check all that apply) ❑ First Nations? (Status, Non-Status, Treaty, Non-Treaty) ❑ Metis? ❑ Inuit?
We oer the Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Program to eligible students who have aged out of care in the British Columbia Care system as defined by the British
Columbia Child, Family, and Community Services Act. For more information contact the Financial Aid department.
Have you lived as a Youth in Care in British Columbia for 12 months or more? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ I prefer not to answer this question
We would like to know if you are a “First Generation Learner.”
❑ None of my parents attended university or college ❑ Two of my parents attended university or college
❑ One of my parents attended university or college ❑ I prefer not to answer this question
