Students who take part in at least one extracurricular activity enjoy a more fulfilling university experience. Participating in campus life can lead to new friends and rewarding experiences. From student clubs to special events to working on campus, there are many options available at VIU. We encourage you to join an activity, event or student life program that interests you.
Campus Life
Discover VIU Students' Union clubs and events, cultural connections, campus recreation, outdoor recreation and the Navigator VIU Student Press.
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. When you live here, your options for fun and adventure are limited only by your imagination! You have easy access to outdoor activities like kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and beach trips. Ski and surf adventures are less than a day of travel away. You can also enjoy dining, live music, theater, museums, galleries, and Indigenous cultural experiences in the nearby communities.
Are any of these activities on your list of things to do in the next year?
Student Life
- VIU Campus Events
- VIU Career Studio
- VIU Campus Recreation
- VIU Counselling Services for Students
- VIU Cultural Connections Activities
- VIU Outdoor Recreation
- VIU Peer Supported Learning
- VIU Student Health Clinic
- VIU Students' Union
- VIU Theatre Productions
- VIU Wellness Workshops and Groups
- VIU Mariners Sports Teams
- VIU Work-integrated Learning (Co-op and Internship opportunities)
- Volunteering and Community Engagement
Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning
The Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning (OCCEL) helps students build meaningful connections, develop leadership skills and achieve personal growth through activities and events on campus and in the community. OCCEL hosts many groups and programs including:
- Fun@VIU
- Co-Curricular Involvement app
- Co-Curricular Record, your non-academic transcript
- RockVIU, the new student orientation
- Student Leadership Circle
- Vancouver Island Leadership Conference