School counsellors
As a counsellor, your insight into the student experience is highly valued. Our mission is to keep in close touch and inform you about the university's latest developments and opportunities. Likewise, we want to hear from you how to best meet students' needs.
If you'd like to book an individual appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers, please email recruits@uvic.ca or call us at 250-721-8121.
We send out a monthly email specifically for counsellors between September and June, covering changes that might impact your students. Sign up today (make sure to include your name, email, school name, province/state and country). Please use "e-bulletin sign up" as the subject line.
Individual tours are available Monday through Saturday at 1 pm. Have your students visit the campus tours page for more information.
School visits
We also offer a school visit program for school groups from grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 to experience life at UVic. These visits can take around three hours and can be customized to include:
- campus tour (up to 90 minutes)
- question and answer period with a recruitment/admission officer
- presentation on co-operative education opportunities for students
- student panel where current UVic students will share their experiences
School visits may be booked online by counsellors or teachers only, and must be arranged a minimum of two weeks in advance.
Our team of Student Recruitment Officers will be traveling around North America and to select countries to meet with students, parents and counsellors who are interested in learning more about what UVic has to offer. Check our list of upcoming events to see if we'll be in your area:
Fall 2012 - Canadian travel schedule:
| Dates | Location/event | Recruiter(s) |
| Sep 24 - 28 | Fraser Valley | Lauren |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver Island | Hannah, Claire | |
| Oct 1 - 5 | East Kootenays | Hannah, Remy |
| Lower Mainland (Independent Schools) | Tracey | |
| Oct 9 - 12 | West Kootenays | Claire |
| Oct 15 - 19 | Revelstoke/Salmon Arm/Vernon | Lauren |
| Ontario | Remy | |
| Oct 22 - 26 | Kelowna/Okanagan South | Claire |
| Oct 29 - Nov 2 | Victoria | Hannah |
| Vancouver East | Tracey | |
| Calgary | Lauren | |
| Nov 5 - 9 | Sunshine Coast/Mid Island | Hannah |
| Surrey | Tracey | |
| Tri-Cities (BC) | Remy | |
| Southern Alberta (Independent Schools) | Lauren | |
| Nov 12 - 16 | West Vancouver | Lauren |
| Kamloops | Claire | |
| Northshore/Whistler | Remy | |
| Nov 19 - 23 | Richmond | Tracey |
| Burnaby | Claire | |
| Nov 26 - 30 | Surrey | Lauren |
| South Vancouver Island | Hannah | |
| Dec 3 - 7 | Nanaimo | Claire |
| Langley/Maple Ridge | Remy |
Fall 2012 - International travel schedule:
| Dates | Location/event | Recruiter(s) |
| Sep 10 – 14 | Washington | Angela |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 – Oct 14 | Mexico | Karina |
| Sep 28 – 29 | Brazil | ELC |
| Oct 1 – 2 | Washington | Sue |
| Oct 4 – 7 | Denver | Angela |
| Oct 5 – 6 | Southern California | Sue |
| Oct 8 – 17 | Southern California | Angela |
| Oct 8 – 30 | China | Qi |
| Oct 15 – 25 | Bangladesh and India | Carolyn |
| Oct 21 – 31 | Brazil | Sue, ELC |
| Oct 26 – 27 | Portland | Angela |
| Oct 31 – Nov 3 | Seattle | Angela |
| Nov 1 – 4 | Hong Kong | Qi |
| Nov 4 – 6 | South Korea | ELC |
| Nov 5 – 26 | China | Qi |
| Nov 7 – 15 | Japan | ELC |
| Nov 12 – 14 | Kazakhstan | ELC |
| Nov 15 – 17 | Ukraine | ELC |
| Nov 17 – 23 | Germany | Sue |
| Dec 3 – 4 | Miami | ELC |
Our publications cover everything you need to know about UVic, from housing to lifestyle to finances.
Canadian Viewbook
Download - 24 pages (4 MB)
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements.
International Student Viewbook
Download - 16 pages (4 MB)
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements for international students.
American Student Viewbook
Download - 16 pages (4.5 MB)
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements for American students.
Chinese Student Viewbook
Download - 16 pages (3.5 MB)
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements for Chinese students.
International Student Pre-Arrival Guide
Download - 20 pages (4.5 MB)
This guide includes information about everything from immigration to health insurance, as well as the basics regarding course registration, finances, accommodation and what to bring to study at UVic.
Indigenous Student Handbook
Download - 16 pages (2.5 MB)
This handbook provides an overview of programs and services of particular interest to Indigenous applicants, including student and faculty profiles.
Pre-Professional Guide
Download - 16 pages (233k)
A guide for students who plan to complete some studies at UVic before transferring to another institution in order to complete a professional program such as Architecture, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy.
A Parent's Guide to UVic
Download - 8 pages (560 KB)
This publication addresses common questions that parents pose about UVic. It includes information about housing, facilities, support services and more.
Undergraduate Application Form to the University
Download - 8 pages (244k)
Students are encouraged to apply online, but if this is not possible, please use this form.
Take a self-guided walking tour
Download - 20 pages (4.3 MB)
A printable guide that describes our campus and facilities.