Welcome to campus
RockVIU is a one-day student orientation. If you're a new or returning student starting classes this fall, we can't wait to see you there.
Details
When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: VIU's tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus.
Highlights
- Lillian Morton, Acting Director, Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement, will lead a welcome back for Indigenous students
- Tawni Wilkins from Skilled Trades BC will give a presentation to all Trades students
- Zora Soprovich is offering a workshop: Note taking from Lectures and Texts. Check the schedule for the note taking session for your area of study.

8:30 to 11 am
VIUSU Welcome Table | Front foyer
9 to 10 am
Skilled Trades BC Presentation | room 148
HCA and Indigenous student orientation | Rooms 113 and 114
10 to 11 am
Indigenous Students Welcome | room 136
Auto and Carpentry student orientation
Notetaking session for HCA, university program and ABE students | Room 148
11 am to 12 pm
University program and ABE student orientation
Notetaking session for Automotive, Carpentry and Indigenous students
12 pm
Welcome Remarks | Gymnasium
12:30 pm
Lunch and Carnival | Upper parking lot
Questions?
Email prcampus@viu.ca or call 604-485-2878