What is RockVIU?
Vancouver Island University’s student orientation, connecting new and returning students with essential campus services and community partners.
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Where: VIU Nanaimo campus
Partner with RockVIU 2026
RockVIU connects businesses with students as they begin their university journey in Nanaimo.
Reach 3,000+ new students in one day.
Digital promotion to 22.5K+ online followers.
Build brand awareness early in students’ journey.
Connect with the VIU Community
1,800+ students
2,000+ staff
22.5K+ online followers
RockVIU Events
Welcome Ceremony
Students receive orientation materials and information.
Connect Fair
Students explore campus services and organizations.
Faculty sessions
Students connect with faculty and classmates.
Parent/Supporter Welcome
A welcome session for parents and supporters.
Lunch
Lunch at the Connect Fair.
International student welcome
Get familiar with life at VIU and in Canada.
Sponsorship opportunities
Promote your brand
Booth space at the Connect Fair and other RockVIU events.
In-kind sponsorship
Provide products, services or prizes to support event.
Swag bag inclusion
Place samples or promotional items in student welcome bags.
Opportunities to promote at RockVIU
Benefits | First Step | Explorer | Navigator | Pathfinder | Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIU website recognition | X | X | X | X | X |
| Promotional table at the Connect Fair | X | X | X | X | X |
| Logo placement on promotional banners | X | X | X | X | X |
| Logo in email blasts | X | X | X | X | |
| Social media recognition (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin) | X | X | X | X | |
| Promotional table at VIU events (Career Fair, VIU's Got Talent, etc.) | X | X | X | ||
| VIU Experience passes (2) (to Deep Bay and Milner Gardens) | X | X | |||
| On-stage recognition at RockVIU ceremony | X | X | |||
| Add your name to event (limited availability) | X |
Partner with RockVIU
Thank you for considering a partnership with RockVIU! Together, we can create meaningful connections between students at the Nanaimo community.
Contact our team to discuss sponsorship opportunities or create a custom partnership package.
RockVIU happens every year! If you missed the opportunity to be part of RockVIU this year, we’d still love to hear from you.