Current students

Brightspace

Brightspace is UVic's central course hub and primary Learning Management System. Check out the Brightspace Student Guide for tips on how to get started.

Electives in Child & Youth Care

Customize your journey with electives in Child & Youth Care. Engage with pressing social issues, learn from diverse communities, and build practical skills to broaden your education.

Join the CYC Student Society

The CYC Student Society (CYCSS) is a student-led group. We create a welcoming space to support one another through academic life, career exploration, and shared community. Whether you're new or returning, the CYCSS is here to help you connect and grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Who Can Join?
All current and future CYC students, and anyone in the UVic community interested in CYC, are welcome!

What We Offer:

• Bi-weekly meetings for connection and support
• Quarterly social events to network and build friendships
• Access to our Brightspace portal for current students

“I’ve gained a sense of community that’s changed my university experience for the better.”
— Zoey Richter, 4th Year Student

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Indigenous students

Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being connect deeply with the values of the School of Child & Youth Care. Our curriculum emphasizes decolonizing praxis and ethics, with all students taking CYC 250: Law, Indigenous People, and the TRC Calls to Action—building a shared foundation for understanding and connection.

BCYC Indigenous Specialization

Are you interested in focusing on child and youth care within Indigenous communities? The Indigenous Specialization stream introduces you to Indigenous knowledge, frameworks, and practices that prepare you for work in Indigenous contexts.

• Designed primarily for Indigenous students
• Open to non-Indigenous students with meaningful connections to Indigenous communities

Graduate Indigenous Land-Based Research Institute

From 2019 to 2020, faculty in the School of Child & Youth Care partnered with knowledge keepers from local W̱SÁNEĆ and T’Sou-ke territories to offer a unique Indigenous land- and water-based institute for graduate students.

The year-long institute included:

• Land-based learning and sharing circles
• Online communication and mentorship
• Editorial support for Indigenous graduate research

This work addressed the lack of Indigenous pedagogies and underrepresentation of Indigenous students in graduate studies. Two collaborative articles emerged:

• ȻENTOL TŦE TEṈEW̱ (Together with the Land): Part 1 – Indigenous Land- and Water-Based Pedagogies
• ȻENTOL TŦE TEṈEW̱ (Together with the Land): Part 2 – Indigenous Frontline Practice as Resurgence

Additional supports for Indigenous students:

• Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement (IACE): Events, advising, and community connections, including the annual Indigenous Week of Welcome.
• First Peoples House: A dedicated space for gathering, reflection, and connecting with Old Ones and Elders.

International students

UVic is proud to have students from all over the world. We have a diverse campus with many support services to help you thrive.