Still in high school?
Are you interested taking a first year course at VIU?
Or starting a Trade?
In partnership with your School District, our Dual Credit program can give you the chance to be VIU student while still in high school.
Take a few university courses - get dual credits!
Get your certification in a Trades Foundation Level 1 program or a Health Sciences and Human Services certificate program-get dual credits!
What does dual credit mean?
It means credits you earn in a VIU course go directly toward your high school and VIU transcripts.
See Courses and Programs for more information.
Next Steps
- Contact Career Education SD 79 find out if SD 79 will pay for your course or program in 2023-24
- If the answer is "Yes!"
- Talk to your parents
- Meet with your high school Counsellor to plan your course selection for Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 - planning will ensure that you meet any course prerequisites (English, Science and Math) needed to take a VIU course
- With your high school Counsellor go over Dual Credit info for high schools
- More questions? Contact Career Education SD 79 for more information/to apply!
Plan ahead
Start your Post Secondary education and training early!
Contact VIU's Dual Credit Coordinator:
Tanya Lanigan | 250.618.3820