Current news

An update from the Acting Vice-Provost on UVic’s international student mobility programs for the fall term (September-December 2021). Programs include incoming and outgoing international exchanges as well as UVic-sanctioned international co-ops, internships, field schools, volunteer opportunities, practica, and other study abroad opportunities offered by academic faculties, departments and schools.

The Acting Vice-Provost, as Chair of the VPAC COVID-19 Advisory Group, is providing some guidance to graduate advisors and graduate student supervisors regarding graduate student recruitment, in response to questions received.

UVic is currently inviting nominations for three prestigious awards: the Provost’s Advocacy and Activism Awards in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; the Provost's Award in Engaged Scholarship; and the REACH Awards. Nominations are due May 17, 2021.

Following consultation with the VPAC COVID-19 Advisory Group, the Transition Team, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE), and members of Executive Council, we have established guidelines for spring term 2021 as well as an approval process for the summer session 2021.

On Oct. 2, 2020, the Government of Canada announced new travel exemptions and restrictions for international students beginning Oct. 20. Students should still only make travel arrangements if they meet the travel exemptions on the IRCC website, updated on Oct. 21.