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At the Cowichan campus you’ll find dedicated faculty, small class sizes and close-knit community to support you in your academic success and well-being.

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Walking together

At the Cowichan campus small class sizes and hands-on learning creates real connections—with other students, with faculty, the community, and with the land. 

We focus on Q’ushin’tul (Walking Together). Q’ushin’tul is a Hul’qumi’num word that translates to Walking together. It's an Indigenous approach to education that promotes academic success and student well-being. 

"The spirit of Q'ushin'tul is to walk together in everything: education, employment, and life. At VIU we are walking together with students to create a balance of education and values based in indigenous ways of knowing and being." – VIU Elder Hwiem' (Marlene) Rice

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VIU News

New farming courses provide science-based and practical learning

VIU’s Cowichan campus piloting three micro-credential certificates for farmersAre you curious about the science behind sustainable farming and gardening…

Researchers asking Cowichan region residents how they feel about tourism

Residents aged 15 and older can share their thoughts in an online survey. The number of visitors to Vancouver Island has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic…

Cowichan VIU Events

Apr
1

BBA & MBA programs webinar - Mexico, Central and South America

Have you applied to VIU? Thinking about applying to VIU? Join us to learn what to expect in VIU Business and Management programs.  These programs open…
Apr
2

Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality programs webinar - Middle East

Have you applied to VIU? Thinking about applying to VIU? Join us to learn what to expect in VIU Business and Management programs. These programs open doors to…
Apr
3

BBA & MBA programs webinar - Middle East

Have you applied to VIU? Thinking about applying to VIU? Join us to learn what to expect in VIU Business and Management programs.  These programs open…
Apr
8

Classroom to Campus

Join us for Classroom to Campus, an interactive workshop where VIU staff showcase essential supports to help students transition from high school to university…