IT support & services
University Systems is here to support the UVic community with information technology, services and systems. We provide IT services to anyone studying, working or doing research at UVic.
Request IT support
Contact us for help with your UVic account, online tools, IT systems or your UVic device.
We’re open from 8am–11pm weekdays, 10am–10pm weekends and 10am–6pm on holidays.
Notices
BC time-zone change may affect calendar meetings
September 16, 2026
Beginning November 1, 2026, most of British Columbia will remain on Pacific daylight time (UTC-7) year-round and will no longer set clocks back in the fall. Microsoft and Apple are preparing...
macOS Golden Gate released
September 14, 2026
Apple has released Golden Gate (macOS 27), the latest operating system for Mac computers. Golden Gate will be deferred on managed Mac computers until testing is completed. If you are using an...
New podcast and video production studio available in CLE B023
September 4, 2026
A new podcast and video production studio is available in room CLE B023 on the basement level of the Clearihue building. This private, mostly soundproof space can accommodate up to four people...
New IT status service launches September 2026
September 2, 2026
University Systems is launching status.uvic.ca in September 2026. The site will provide the campus community with timely information about planned maintenance and unexpected disruptions affecting...
New UVic Directories now available
August 14, 2026
UVic’s new directories tool is now available. You can find it under the magnifying glass at the top right corner of the uvic.ca website. You can search by department or by person....
University Systems supports research in quantum and clean tech
Co-op opportunities
University Systems hires up to 12 co-op students each term with opportunities in technical support, software development, network operations, and more.
More services
AV services
Audiovisual and Media Services provides audiovisual (AV) technology and event support on campus.
Computer labs
University Systems provides general use computer labs for drop-in and classes.
Information security
UVic's Office of Information Security is committed to keeping UVic students, employees, and researchers personal and research data safe and secure.
Netlink ID
Your NetLink ID is your personal username and passphrase that you’ll use throughout your time at UVic.
Research Computing Services
Advanced research computing (ARC) services and infrastructure to UVic researchers across all disciplines.
Workshops and events
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.