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Student services, groups and clubs

We recognize that life extends beyond the classroom, lab or studio. If you’re a graduate student looking to recharge your academic batteries, ours is one of the most vibrant campuses anywhere. Our academic and personal supports can help you get things done and keep you in top form to meet the demands of graduate school.

Student services

Graduate students at UVic take advantage of a range of campus services, from athletics and recreation to spiritual and counselling offerings. Some of these are highlighted below. In addition, browse our graduate student resources for the options available to you.

Getting around

Welcome Centre
Explore UVic
Bus routes 
Parking 
Student computing facilities 
Banking services 
Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability 
UVic publications

Getting started

Netlink and email accounts 
My Page 
New student orientation 
Photo ID 
Bookstore 
Computer store 
Computer Help Desk (Systems)
Library services
Graduate Students’ Society services

Health and wellness

Athletics and Recreation 
Counselling Services
Health Services
Graduate Students’ Society health and dental plans

Housing and dining

Housing and dining
Food Services
Residence Services
Off-campus housing

Support services

Indigenous Affairs
International and Exchange Student Services
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability 
Multifaith Services
Student Transition Services
Equity and Human Rights office
Office of the Ombudsperson

Child and family care

Child Care Services
Family housing
Family Centre

Academic and professional development

Co-operative Education Program and Career Services
Career counselling
Learning and Teaching Centre
Writing Centre
Graduate student professional development summits

Safety and security

Campus Security Services
Safewalk service

Graduate Students’ Society

All graduate students are members of the Graduate Students’ Society (GSS).

The GSS is an autonomous not-for-profit society. It’s also your advocate and a source of services such as extended health and dental plans, room bookings and travel grants.

The GSS links you to graduate events and solidifies your social networks. The society operates the Halpern Centre for Graduate Students (Grad House) where students converge for grad socials, live entertainment and food and beverage at the popular IQ Bistro.

Groups and clubs

Clubs and course unions

UVic boasts more than 150 student clubs and course unions to help you exercise your environmental, cultural, recreational, religious and political passions.

Research, advocacy and constituency groups

Research, advocacy and constituency groups offer opportunities to connect and make change. Check their websites or visit their offices in the Student Union Building (SUB) to find out how to get involved.

Access UVic!
Anti-Violence Project
Native Students Union
Pride Collective
Students of Colour Collective
Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG)
Women’s Centre
Positive Space Network
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Oral exam announcements

All doctoral programs and master’s degrees with thesis require a final oral examination.

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Campus security

Campus Security

Campus Security

  • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY/SAFEWALK: 250-721-7599
  • Non-emergency
    phone: 250-721-6683
  • Fax: 250-721-6612
  • Emergency information

Graduate Student Admissions Handbook

Graduate Student Admissions Handbook

An overview of UVic student profiles, opportunities, services for the graduate student.

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