Tours and visits
Tour the campus
The best way to see what our campus has to offer is to experience it for yourself by taking a campus tour.
Book a tour
- Book a campus tour online
- Email: tours@uvic.ca
- Phone: 250-721-8949
Take a 360-degree look at the campus
View various locations on campus in a full 360-degree format. Just click and drag your mouse around to move within the QuickTime window.
Note: Requires Quicktime Player
Take a virtual tour
The UVic Virtual Experience interactive presentation will show you what academic life, campus life and life around town are like here.
Note: This presentation is about 2.5 MB in Flash format
The best way to see what our campus has to offer is to experience it for yourself. Join us on campus - or in your community - at the following upcoming events:
- Daily campus tours - Monday through Saturday (ongoing)
We know there's a lot of information out there, and you're bound to have questions.
The University of Victoria has great staff ready to answer your questions. Whether you'd prefer email, phone or a face-to-face meeting, we're here to help. Call 250-472-4935 to set up an appointment.
Our team of student recruitment officers will be traveling around North America and to various 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.