Grad Student Orientation
Monday, January 6, 2025 | Building 108, Room 105
We look forward to welcoming you to the VIU Nanaimo campus! Grad orientation is your chance to meet students from other programs and learn about everything available to you as a VIU student.
Schedule
2:30 to 2:45 pm
Welcome! Start connecting!
Get into your assigned groups, meet your Graduate Student Leader and get to know each other.
2:45 to 3:15 pm
What did you get yourself into?
What to expect in the next weeks and months from someone who knows (your Grad Student Leader). You’ll learn about some necessary resources and where to get help.
3:15 to 4 pm
Where did you come from? Where are you now?
A brief history of our current place, a dive into Indigenous protocol, a short lesson on the Hul'qumi'num language and an introduction to some Canadian realities.
4 to 4:30 pm
Grad student mental health and well-being
Learn about the realities faced by students and the resources available at VIU. We will also discuss what we can all do to help.
4:45 to 6 pm (optional)
Grads meet and mingle at the VIUSU Campus Pub
The Office of Graduate Studies will provide non-alcoholic beverages and some snacks; all are welcome.
All students welcome
You are invited to take part in the RockVIU events for all students.