VIU Blog: How Academic Advisors can help you achieve your goals
Academic Advisors - General Undergraduate
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Hot Topics for VIU Students
Program and Course Planning
- Exploratory Studies at VIU - what will your next educational goal be?
- Explore educational pathways at Career Cruising (username and password: malaspina) or Education Planner BC.
- Changing Programs - not sure of your current educational path?
- Request to Transfer into BA, BSc, BBA, or Exploratory University Studies Programs
- For the request to be approved, you must be a currently enrolled VIU student and have all the admission requirements completed for the new program
- If approved, the transfer will be effective for the start of the next semester
- Requests must be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the start of desired semester
- Request to Transfer into BA, BSc, BBA, or Exploratory University Studies Programs
- Upgrading High School courses to meet prerequisites or admission requirements
- VIU Adult Basic Education
ACCUPLACER assessment for VIU English 12 equivalence
Additional fully online options are available through other K-12 education providers
- Course Selection Tips for undecided students or electives
- Choosing Your Course Load
Credit for Past Experience?
Academic Supports for Students
General Exit Credentials
- Associate Degrees - Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree
- General Diplomas - Diploma in Arts and Sciences or Diploma in Individually Selected Studies
- General Certificates - Certificate in Individually Selected Studies or Arts One First Nations Certificate
When Academic Challenges Arise
- Academic Concern and Academic Pause Policy (formerly Academic Probation and Academic Suspension)
- Returning from Academic Pause - plan a successful return to your post-secondary studies anytime during your suspension
- Tips for Academic Success - Check out these student tips, supports and suggestions intended to help you have a great academic year whether you are a brand new student or making a fresh start
* It is, ultimately, the student’s responsibility to choose courses and programs to meet his or her own career or educational objectives.