UVic Homestay

Please remember to check our website for COVID updates, including information about quarantine and travel restrictions in homestay.

Homestay requirements during COVID-19 Limited homestay spaces will be available for students registered in English Language Centre courses. Students will be expected to adhere to all COVID-19-r

⚠️Update: Due to heavy snowfall, the UVic campus is closed today. Campus is expected to reopen on Friday, Jan. 7. An update will be provided at 7 a.m. Friday.

UVic crews have been working to clear campus paths and parking lots. If you need to travel or be on campus, please:
• plan ahead
• allow extra time
• wear appropriate clothing and footwear
• be prepared for snowy conditions.
Updates 👉 http://ow.ly/eXKY50HovnA

Join Victoria Buzz in celebrating the official opening of Lights of Wonder for the season Lights of Wonder offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays, running from December 16th all of the way until December 31st - including Christmas Day!

Did you watch the Netflix series Maid? Check out this interactive map of the various filming locations around Victoria!

Netflix releases interactive map of where Maid was filmed around Victoria While many locations were altered to suit the show, fans of Maid can now visit some of the iconic shooting locations in Victoria thanks to Netflix’s new interactive map.

25+ Responsible Ways to Explore the Magic of Vancouver Island These unforgettable things to do on Vancouver Island put the focus on local ingredients, sustainable practices and awe-inspiring sights.

Indigenous jurist named next UVic chancellor - University of Victoria Renowned Indigenous jurist and alumna Marion Buller is named UVic's next chancellor. The appointment reflects and advances UVic's commitment to being open to learning and doing things in a new way to advance truth and reconciliation.

Victoria was recently listed as one of the most charming university towns in Canada!

The most charming university towns in Canada Big cities aren’t the only places in Canada where you can get a quality education. Several towns offer an unparalleled academic ambiance along with magnificent campuses and a variety of activities. Here is a list of Canada’s 20 most charming university towns.

Canada top destination for post-secondary education, students say in new survey Students from around the world said Canada is their top choice for post-secondary education, beating the U.S., Australia and the U.K. in a new survey from IDP Connect.

On top of the Maclean’s 2022 university rankings - University of Victoria Maclean's magazine has released its annual university rankings, with UVic ranked as Canada's top comprehensive university, a distinction it shares with SFU this year. UVic was also ranked as the top school for promoting Indigenous visibility--a position it's held since this category was introduced i...

All UVic students, staff and faculty coming to campus this Fall for any reason must declare their COVID-19 vaccination status by Sept. 26 (midnight) at thrive.uvic.ca.

If you are coming to campus for any reason (even to visit the bookstore, grab a coffee or pick something up) you need to self-declare. If you declare that you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you must participate in weekly rapid testing.

Self declare here 👉 http://ow.ly/OdIJ50Gg67B

Health and safety - University of Victoria - University of Victoria Learn how we're working to keep the UVic campus healthy and safe as we prepare to resume in-person learning in September.