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Message of support

- University of Victoria

A message from President Kevin Hall and AVP Student Affairs Jim Dunsdon

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and deeply concerned by the recent acceleration of the pandemic in India and across the globe. It is understandable that many of you are worried about the health and safety of your loved ones — and for yourselves if you are one of our many students currently in India or another area severely impacted by the pandemic.

This is certainly a very troubling time. Some of you have been ill yourself and others are caring for family and friends both near and far. For those of you living away from home, it can be hard to be so far from loved ones as they navigate a deeply worrying COVID-19 landscape.

These conditions may be causing significant mental and emotional strain for you and your family, and we want you to know that we are here to help. On behalf of the entire UVic community, know that you are in our thoughts and you have our deepest sympathies. We’re here to support you.

International Student Services

As international students, you have access to International Student Services — they can help with the transition to Canada, travel, self-isolation and logistical support, peer connections, community building, immigration and settlement.

Contact us with all of your questions about being an international student at UVic.

Email: 
Phone: +1-250-721-6361

Academic Advising 

Contact us for help understanding and fulfilling your program requirements.
Undergraduate | Graduate

Student Wellness Centre

The Student Wellness Centre provides holistic care, for your wellbeing emotionally, physically and spiritually. You don’t need to be in Victoria to access care! Contact us for virtual and in-person appointments with counsellors, doctors, nurses, chaplains and more. 

SupportConnect

SupportConnect is a free, confidential mental health support for UVic students. Contact us from anywhere, 24 hours/day. 

+1-844-773-1427 (North America) 
+1-250-999-7621 (international)

Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. We hope that the conditions in India improve quickly and that you and your loved ones are safe.

Yours sincerely,

Kevin Hall, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor

Jim Dunsdon
Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs