Student services

The University of Victoria offers a wide range of student support services to help with learning, health and wellness.

Learning strategies and support

The University of Victoria provides extensive help to our students in their learning process. Resources including workshops, one-on-one tutorials, academic writing support and many more will help you throughout your learning cycle. Explore more:

Health and wellness

The university provides plenty of student wellness and safety resources and programs to our students. This includes  counselling services and health & medical services.

Mental Health Supports and Services

Mental health supports and services are available to students across the UVic community, including undergraduate and graduate students, Indigenous students, transfer students, international students, and students with disabilities. Explore the range of mental health supports and services available to you on campus and beyond.

Get support at UVic

Crisis and immediate support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 right away.

You can also access 24-hour crisis support through the following services:

Finding support outside of UVic

If you have previously worked with a counsellor that you feel comfortable with, you may wish to check your benefits plan to see whether their services are covered. You can also explore directories of private-practice therapists who offer sliding-scale fees or student rates. This can be a helpful way to make the most of your extended health insurance coverage.

Additional resources

Indigenous Student Support Centre

The University of Victoria provides extensive support for Indigenous students. This includes providing cultural, emotional, and academic support, accessing to resources, quiet study space with tea and snacks, talking circles, connecting to elders, and events for Indigenous students to connect and unwind. Explore more from Indigenous Student Support Centre.