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.
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We send out a monthly email, specifically for counsellors, about 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.
UVic Experiences
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- Michelle (Aboriginal co-op student)
- Graeme (international student)
- Paul (distance student)
- Lynne (faculty)
- Noel (alumni)
- Carlie (staff)
- Matt (staff, student recruitment)
- Get a glimpse of Life at UVic through the people who work and study here.
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Take a Virtual Tour
Take advantage of our interactive presentation on Life at UVic, and learn what academic life, campus life, and life around town are like here.
Note: This presentation is about 2.5MB in Flash format
Campus tours
Individual tours are available Monday through Saturday at 1 pm. Have your students contact us directly at tours@uvic.ca or 250-721-8949.
We also offer the School Visit Program for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 school groups to experience life at UVic. These visits are very popular with counsellors and students and consist of one or more of the following:
- 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
Duration: Up to 3 hours
Book a School Visit: Contact Jeneanne at 250-721-8949 or email tours@uvic.ca to book a School Visit (please book 4 to 5 weeks in advance). Only counsellors or teachers may book a School Visit. If you would like a student panel as part of your school visit, you must book at least two weeks in advance.
Set up a meeting
If you'd like to book an individual appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers, please contact 250-721-8121.
Questions?
We know there's a lot of information out there, and you're bound to have questions. That's why we have a number of ways for you to find out more.
To ask plain language questions through the web, start with www.askuvic.ca. Or, call us at 250-721-8121 to schedule an appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.
UVic at your school
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. For more information, please contact the student recruitment officer who will be visiting your area; email addresses are listed beside each event below.
November 2009
- Nov. 2-3 Washington (Port Angeles + Anacortes) Contact Heather at hay@uvic.ca
- Nov. 2-6 Victoria, BC Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Nov. 2-6 West Vancouver, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 2-6 Ontario Contact Derek at djwong@uvic.ca
- Nov. 9-13 East Vancouver, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 9-13 Kamloops, BC Contact Jenna at jlwright@uvic.ca
- Nov. 9-13 Ontario Contact Derek at djwong@uvic.ca
- Nov. 9-20 Hawaii Contact Heather at hay@uvic.ca
- Nov. 12-23 India Contact Sue at butlers@uvic.ca
- Nov. 13-8 China (Maple Leaf Schools) Contact Brian at bleacock@uvic.ca
- Nov. 16-20 Sunshine Coast, BC Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Nov. 16-20 Canadian University Events (Nanaimo/Victoria, BC) Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Nov. 16-20 Langley + Maple Ridge, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 16-20 Vancouver, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 23-27 Surrey, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 23-27 Burnaby, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 23-27 Nanaimo + Victoria, BC Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Nov. 28 US Open House in Victoria, BC Contact Heather at hay@uvic.ca
- Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Richmond, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Nov. 30-Dec. 4 South Vancouver Island, BC Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
December 2009
- Dec. 3 Vancouver Island Career + Education Fair (Nanaimo, BC) Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Dec. 7-11 Nanaimo, BC Contact Katrina at kjpandak@uvic.ca
- Dec. 7-11 Surrey + Delta, BC Contact Leah at stoneld@uvic.ca
- Dec. 11-19 China (Beijing) Contact Sue at butlers@uvic.ca
Publications about UVic
Our publications cover everything you need to know about UVic, from housing to lifestyle to finances. Download a PDF version below or explore the table of contents to find answers online.
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Admission Preview Handbook
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements.
Indigenous Student Handbook
This handbook provides an overview of programs and services that may be of particular interest to Indigenous applicants, including student and faculty profiles.
Mini Viewbook
A quick overview of UVic, including basic information on required courses for admission.
University of Victoria US Student Brochure
Provides information about admission requirements, expected costs, and student profiles of current US students studying at UVic.
International Student Resource Guide
This guide includes information about everything from Canadian immigration to health insurance, as well as the basics regarding course registration, finances, accommodation and what to bring to study at UVic.
Student Awards and Financial Aid
- For information about student awards and financial aid, please visit the Students Awards and Financial Aid website
Provides information about funding sources, expected costs, and strategies for balancing your budget.
Pre-Professional Guide
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, etc.
Counsellors' Update
An overview of what's new at UVic, this piece is intended for high school counsellors. Current cutoffs, application statistics and useful contact information are provided.
Undergraduate Application Form to the University
Students are encouraged to apply online, but if this is not possible, please use this form.
Take a self-guided walking tour
A printable guide that describes our campus and facilities.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Upcoming Events
Links of interest
Academic Calendars
- Academic Calendar
- The official guide to all programs, services and regulations.
- Faculty of Law Calendar
- A comprehensive look at what UVic Law. PDF format.
- Continuing Studies Calendar
- A calendar of adult courses, lectures and workshops. PDF format.
- Distance Education and Immersion Course Guides
- Links to descriptions of UVic's distance online programs.
University Terminology
- University Vocabulary
- General terminology used at University of Victoria.
- Registration and Timetable Glossary
- Specific terminology used in the UVic timetable.
- Terms Used in the Calendar
- Specific terminology used in the UVic calendar.
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- Email: tours@uvic.ca
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