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VIU Cowichan Campus

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 the land. 

A focus is 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

Programs and Courses

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Student Support Services

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Cowichan Campus and Facilities

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Are you planning to take your first-year of university at the Cowichan campus? 

Then you might be interested in the Q’ushin’tul  (Walking Together) learning community. With Q'ushin'tul (Walking Together)  you get a bundle of first-year university courses to take at the Cowichan campus. The bundle includes three courses in the Fall Semester and three in the Spring.

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VIU News

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

The school is the only International Baccalaureate program in Canada that is part of a university. A globally recognized secondary school diploma program is...

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

In this edition of VIU News & Experts:  VIU researcher investigating brain injuries as a result of domestic violence.  New expert in foot and ankle...

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Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher

Dr. Michael Asmussen received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to bring his research to VIU. “You need to improve your stability” is one of the...

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Cowichan VIU Events

Jun
01

Pride Flag Raising Event

Join the VIU Positive Space Alliance with raising the Pride flag in observance of Pride month!

Jun
22

Activity Assistant Program Information Session

Are you a trained Health Care Assistant that enjoys engaging with seniors in meaningful activities? Come join us to learn more about our Activity Assistant...

Jun
26

Information Session (online) for Office Administration Program

Zoom Meeting Passcode: 580163 Join the chair of the Office Administration program to learn about our 10-month Office Administration program and see how it...

Jul
31

Information Session (online) for Office Administration Program

Zoom Meeting Passcode: 580163 Join the chair of the Office Administration program to learn about our 10-month Office Administration program and see how it...

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