Student resources
UVic offers a wide range of student supports for undergraduate and graduate students, including academic advising, career services, mental health resources and financial aid.
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Student affordability
Find supports, resources and employment options to help you save money while studying at UVic.
Notices & news
Science grad creates Arctic ringed seal detector
Karlee Zammit’s friends like to say that she’s trying to ‘catch them all’. They’re not referring to Pokémon, however, but to the classic elements—fire, earth, water and air. And they’re...
Robotics artist plots course for the future
Prior to arriving at UVic, Sie Douglas-Fish had never even left their 2,000-person hometown before—but now, as they graduate with a BFA in Visual Arts, they’re not only already living and working...
Visual anthropology grad inspires hope
Long-time photographer and artist, Graydon Smith, found inspiration in UVic’s visual anthropology graduate program. He graduates this fall with a master’s degree in anthropology. “I was first...
Student combines two passions to steer career
When Maya El-Lakany crosses the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree at convocation in November, she will do so as a fully employed analyst with Island Health in Victoria, embarking on a career...
Health & wellness
You have access to a range of health and wellness support services while you’re here.
Academic & program advising
If you have questions about your program or need help with planning your degree, an academic adviser can help. Advisers offer guidance, information on academic requirements and resources.
Dynamic learning
Join our co-op program, get experience in field schools and practicums, or go on exchange with one of our 300+ partner universities.
UVic Learn
UVic Learn provides articles, tip sheets and video tutorials to develop the learning skills you need for academic success at all stages of your journey at the University of Victoria.
Campus resources
Explore some of the key campus services for students.
Graduating students
You must apply for graduation, whether you want to take part in the convocation ceremony or not. You can’t graduate if you don’t apply.
Emergency contacts
If you need immediate help, use these contacts:
Ambulance, fire, police: 9-1-1
Campus security or 250-721-7599
Safe Walk Program or 250-721-7599
Sexualized Violence or 250-721-8786
