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Seats are available for International students looking to pursue a BA in Kinesiology. Scan the QR Code for more information.

There's never been a more exciting time in the video gaming industry. For students with their eyes on that as a career pathway our Computer Science Program is a wonderful option to explore. Learn more: https://www.viu.ca/programs/arts-humanities-social-sciences/computer-science-ba

Welcome back everyone! We are kicking off the start of the semester with Spring Rock VIU 2021: Weeks of Welcome - your opportunity to vritually explore the campus, meet your faculty and build new connections with your peers.

Check out the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, January 6 at 6 pm, livestreamed on this page!!

Then on January 22 and 23, new students can connect with peer mentors through the Beach Fire Chats – your chance to ask questions and connect with one another. You can download VIU’s Co-Curricular Involvement App, available through the Apple App and Google Play stores, to access all orientation events and details.

For more information, visit the Rock VIU homepage: https://connect.viu.ca/new-students/rockviu-2021-weeks-welcome

There are also special events for graduate and international students.

Register for graduate student orientation: https://management.viu.ca/graduate-programs-office/orientation

Register for international student orientation: https://international.viu.ca/international-students-orientation

International students: if you have been affected by while in Canada and hold or held a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), you will now have the opportunity to apply for another open work permit.

On January 27, 2021, foreign nationals in Canada with an expired or expiring PGWP will have a one-time opportunity to apply for another open work permit with a duration of 18 months. Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2021.

Learn more about the new temporary policy announced by Minister Mendicino today that will benefit post-graduation work permit holders: https://canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-policy-to-help-former-international-students-live-in-work-in-and-continue-contributing-to-canada.html

to 🇨🇦 economic growth and keeping Canada competitive on the world stage. Did you know? Immigrants contributed to half the average real GDP growth over 2016-2019. Without immigration, Canada’s population would begin to decline in just over a decade, and potential growth would slow to around 1% a year.

The Government of Canada is committed to an immigration system that supports economic growth, diversity, and building inclusive communities, and will continue to welcome newcomers who bring the skills our economy needs to grow: https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2020/report-rapport/chap3-en.html

International students: The list of designated learning institutions with approved readiness plans has been updated.

Remember that you must be studying at one of the approved DLIs to be able to travel to Canada. If your DLI isn’t included, you can’t travel to Canada to study at this time.

If you try to travel to Canada when your DLI isn’t included, you may not be allowed to board your flight or you may be turned away at the port of entry.

Find out if your DLI is approved: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students/approved-dli.html