Email and calendaring for faculty and staff
Email and calendar
March 2024: Employee email will be upgraded this summer. See the Exchange Online upgrade project page for more information.
All employees at the University of Victoria have the ability to create an email account. UVic email accounts contain the @uvic.ca domain and can be accessed online as well as through email clients. Microsoft Exchange accounts are used for university communications, including email, calendaring, and scheduling.
Who can use this service?
- Faculty
- Staff
How do I access this service?
Microsoft Exchange email accounts can be accessed online using the Outlook on the web. Alternatively, you can use a desktop client. You can find instructions for setting up your Microsoft Exchange account and other support topics in the help centre.
Support for faculty and staff email
What is the cost for this service?
This service is provided free of charge.
When is this service available?
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. You can be informed of service interruptions by subscribing to Informed.
How do I get help with this service?
For assistance with this service, please contact the Computer Help Desk:
Email: helpdesk@uvic.ca
Telephone: 250-721-7687
In person: Locations & hours
If your department has Desktop Support Services, contact your departmental personnel via the Computer Help Desk.