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Indigenous Governance

New students

Welcome to the University of Victoria! Resources for new graduate students are available on the main student website.

Orientation

UVic offers an orientation program for new graduate students before the fall term begins. Students starting in January or May are encouraged to attend the January or May orientation programs for all students.

The School of Indigenous Governance hosts a new student orientation before the start of the fall term.

Student handbook

New students are encouraged to review the IGOV Student Handbook for information about registration, funding, supervision, program requirements, student resources and graduation.

Academic advising

Graduate secretary

Akgozel Karyyeva
igov@uvic.ca

The graduate secretary answers questions about our programs and helps students and supervisors with administrative processes. Most forms should be submitted to the graduate secretary. They can help with deadlines, forms, program requirements and Faculty of Graduate Studies paperwork.

Graduate adviser

Gina Starblanket
igovgrad@uvic.ca

The graduate adviser is a faculty member who supports students with academic and program questions. They can help with course selection, program requirements and academic progress.