Welcome to VIU Cowichan
VIU’s newest campus offers a broad range of programs and student services in a beautiful and modern LEED Gold Certified facility and a few minutes’ drive away, at the Cowichan Trades Centre. In the heart of Duncan, on the traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes, Cowichan Campus is steps from restaurants, shopping and services. Join in outdoor recreation and cultural events, enjoy the bounty of the area's farmlands at farmers’ markets, and arrive at lakes and ocean access in minutes.
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VIU Cowichan Fills Need for More Education Assistants
Campus partners with School District 79 to offer the Education Assistant and Community Support certificate program in Duncan From classrooms to community...
From Homeless to Helping Others: VIU Cowichan Student April Murphy's Story
An Adult Basic Education student, Murphy overcame multiple barriers to succeed April Murphy has battled illiteracy, homelessness, and addiction and...
Syrian Refugees Find Welcoming Community at VIU Cowichan
Baraa Mohammed and Fanar Sheikh Zein are taking adult upgrading courses at the campus A Syrian couple who spent four years living at a residential complex for...
VIU Events
Recognition of Achievements in Teaching and Learning Program: Awareness Session
VIU’s Recognition of Achievements in Teaching and Learning was collaboratively designed with feedback from faculty members serving on VIU’s 2016 – 2017 Council...
New Employee Orientation
An opportunity for new VIU employees to learn about key institutional services. Join your new VIU colleagues for a day of information sharing about VIU’s...
Energize Student Participation and Improve Attendance with Team-Based Learning
2018 VIU Team-Based Learning Course (Re-)Design Program Workshop: August 20-22, for Fall 2018 Implementation The evidence is solid in support of the...
VIU Learning Technology Consultations
Tuesday, August 21, Wednesday, August 22, Thursday, August 23 + Friday, August 24 Wednesday, August 29, Thursday, August 30 + Friday, August 1 Tuesday,...
Cowichan Update
UCEP Program for Aboriginal Students
The UCEP program is for Aboriginal Students who want to upgrade or complete their requirements for college / university entrance. Students can work on their English, Math and Science courses. We also have a specialized Education/ Career Exploration course, Coast Salish Hul'q'umi'num' language course, and a Homework Study-skills course. The UCEP program offers a supportive environment which...
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