Academic success

At UVic you’ll learn by doing.
At UVic you’ll learn by doing.

Connecting the academic dots can sometimes take a little help. Whether you are looking to improve your writing, keep yourself organized or prepare for graduation, you'll find a starting place here.

Learning strategies and support

Program and degree planning

If you need assistance with program and degree planning you're encouraged to contact an academic adviser or consult the academic calendar.

Contact your program's adviser or visit the Advising Centre if you’re studying in humanities, science or social sciences.

Program Location Phone Email
Business
Commerce BEC 283 250-472-4728 bcom@uvic.ca
Education
Kinesiology MCK 115 250-721-6554 epheadv@uvic.ca
Recreation & Health Education MCK 115 250-721-6554 epheadv@uvic.ca
Teacher Education MAC A250 250-721-7877 adve@uvic.ca
Engineering
Computer Engineering EOW 448 250-472-5216 eceugadv@uvic.ca
Computer Science ECS 512 250-472-5757 jguy@csc.uvic.ca
Electrical Engineering EOW 448 250-472-5216 eceugadv@uvic.ca
Mechanical Engineering EOW 548 250-721-8895 merecep@me.uvic.ca
Software Engineering ELW B210 250-721-6023 bsengoff@uvic.ca
Fine Arts
Fine Arts FIA 119 250-472-5165 aheinl@uvic.ca
Music MAC B106 250-721-7904 michalsk@uvic.ca
Human and Social Development
Child & Youth Care HSD B102A 250-721-7984 vziegler@uvic.ca or kharriso@uvic.ca
Health Information Science HSD A202 250-721-8576 his@uvic.ca
Indigenous Governance HSD A335 250-721-6438 igov@uvic.ca
Nursing HSD A402 250-721-7961 klear@uvic.ca
Public Administration HSD A302 250-721-8067 hkirkham@uvic.ca
Social Work HSD B302 250-721-8036 socw@uvic.ca
Humanities, Science and Social Sciences
Advising Centre UVC A203 250-721-7567 advising@uvic.ca

Academic assistance

The C.W. Lui Learning Commons, located in the Mearns Centre, provides academic services as a cohesive whole so that students have access to effective, efficient and integrated assistance. Services available through the commons include:

Have a question for the library or need to connect with a subject librarian? You can text, chat, call or drop in. Check the library's AskUs page for more information.

Distance, experiential and international learning opportunities

Academic supports for students with disabilities

The university is committed to creating a campus that is accessible for all, and implementing standards for alterations, renovations and new buildings that ensure equal access. See the campus accessibility page for more information.

Academic integrity

Graduation, convocation and career support

Graduation

Convocation information

Information regarding attendance for Convocation, tickets, regalia rental and photographs will be forwarded to all graduating students by mail several months in advance of the ceremony. For more information, visit the Ceremonies and Events office.

Career support

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