Tours and visits

Campus
tours

The best way to see what our campus has to offer is to experience it for yourself by taking a campus tour. Book online today!

Tours begin at 1pm Monday through Saturday. The Monday through Friday tours include an introductory presentation given by an admission officer. Your tour guide is a 3rd or 4th year UVic student with experience and knowledge about our campus. You'll meet us in front of the Sweet Greens cafe in the University Centre main lobby, unless otherwise instructed. The closest parking is available in Lot 2.

You'll see our University Centre, McKinnon Gym, bookstore, bus exchange, Student Union Building (SUB), a room in residence, the library, classrooms, and experience the beautiful scenery our campus has to offer.

Set up
a meeting

Sometimes the web is not enough. The University of Victoria has great staff ready to answer your questions. Whether you'd prefer email, phone or a face-to-face meeting, we're here to help. Call 250-472-4935 to set up an appointment.

Have
questions?

We know there's a lot of information out there, and you're bound to have questions. That's why we have a number of ways for you to find out more.

To ask plain language questions through the web, start with www.askuvic.ca. Or call us at 250-472-4935 to schedule an appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.

UVic at
your school

Our team of Student Recruitment Officers will be traveling around North America and to various countries to meet with students, parents and counsellors who are interested in learning more about what UVic has to offer.

Check our list of upcoming events to see if we'll be in your area. For more information, please contact the student recruitment officer who will be visiting your area; email addresses are listed beside each event below.

Schedules are subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

August 2008

• Aug 14-31 CHEC India Tour Contact ac@uvic.ca

September 2008

• Sep 10-19 San Francisco and Greater Los Angeles Contact hbuchan@uvic.ca
• Sep 23-Oct 7 BCCIE and NACAC Conference (Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Boise and Mid Columbia College Fair) Contact hbuchan@uvic.ca
• Sep 26-28 PUMPED Ontario Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Sep 28-Oct 12 Mexico Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Sep 29-Oct 3 Vancouver East Contact karenw@uvic.ca

October 2008

• Oct 6-7 Oak Bay High School lunch visits Contact karenw@uvic.ca
• Oct 6-10 Nunavut Education Fair Contact derekn@uvic.ca
• Oct 6-10 Lower Mainlaind private schools Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 6-10 East Kootenays Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 6-10 Prince George Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 13-17 Maritimes Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 13-17 West Kootenays Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 13-17 Kelowna, Okanagan South Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 15 Belmont High School Contact karenw@uvic.ca
• Oct 16-31 Ontario Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 19-30 China Contact butlers@uvic.ca
• Oct 20-21 North Vancouver Island Contact kjpandak@uvic.ca
• Oct 20-24 Northwest Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 20-24 Ontario Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 27-31 Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Vernon Contact mmar@uvic.ca
• Oct 27-31 Central Interior Contact mmar@uvic.ca

November 2008 and after

• Check back soon for the travel schedule for November through May.

Publications
about UVic

Our publications cover everything you need to know about UVic, from housing to lifestyle to finances. Download a PDF version below or explore the table of contents to find answers online.

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• Admission Preview Handbook

  
  • Download - 24 pages (3 MB)

  An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements.

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• Indigenous Student Handbook

  
  • Download - 24 pages (1.17 MB)

  This handbook provides an overview of programs and services that may be of particular interest to Indigenous applicants, including student and faculty profiles.

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• Mini Viewbook

  
  • Download - 20 pages (1.5 MB)

  A quick overview of UVic, including basic information on required courses for admission.

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• University of Victoria US Student Brochure

  
  • Download - 4 pages (250k)

  Provides information about admission requirements, expected costs, and student profiles of current US students studying at UVic.

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• International Student Resource Guide

  
  • Download - 46 pages (1 MB)

  This guide includes information about everything from Canadian immigration to health insurance, as well as the basics regarding course registration, finances, accommodation and what to bring to study at UVic.

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• Student Awards and Financial Aid

  
  • For information about student awards and financial aid, please visit the Students Awards and Financial Aid website

  Provides information about funding sources, expected costs, and strategies for balancing your budget.

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• Pre-Professional Guide

  
  • Download - 18 pages (208k)

  A guide for students who plan to complete some studies at UVic before transferring to another institution in order to complete a professional program such as Architecture, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, etc.

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• Counsellors' Update

  
  • Download - 6 pages (650k)

  An overview of what's new at UVic, this piece is intended for high school counsellors. Current cutoffs, application statistics and useful contact information are provided.

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• Undergraduate Application Form to the University

  
  • Download - 8 pages (244k)

  Students are encouraged to apply online, but if this is not possible, please use this form.

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• Take a self-guided walking tour

  
  • Download - 20 pages (4.3 MB)

  A printable guide that describes our campus and facilities.

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