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Online learning

UVic has many supports and resources for students learning online.

Distance programs

UVic offers select undergraduate and graduate programs and courses for distance learning. In these distance courses, you'll work with instructors and classmates through online discussions and real-time web conferencing.

Professional and community programming is offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. A variety of options including diplomas, certificates, micro-certificates and individual courses are available for distance learning. 

Explore our programs for:

Library services

Distance Learning and Research helps distance students find the information they need for their course work. As a distance education student, you’ll use these pages to search the library databases off campus.

You can request:

  • any physical material in the library, which will be sent to your home
  • articles from journals, magazines or newspapers in our collections
  • articles or books not held in our collection
  • help choosing an appropriate search strategy, database or research assistance

Contact us to request the books or articles you need or for research help.

Writing & academic support

If you can’t make it to campus for an appointment, the Centre for Academic Communication can help. The centre gives online tutoring on academic writing and communication skill development. You'll receive personalized feedback on your communication skills from our online tutors.