What We Offer

Our campus offers a full range of programs including Adult Basic Education€“ ABE (High School Equivalency), Trades Programs,University Programs including Health & Human Services Programs,ElderCollege and OnLine Learning. The programs offered at the Powell River campus of Vancouver Island University reflect the unique needs of the region we serves and provides a front door for students to all Vancouver Island University programs.

VIU operates four campuses including a main campus in Nanaimo and regional campuses in Cowichan (Duncan), Powell River and Parksville/Qualicum.

What Students Say About Us (Testimonials)

• Caring instructors
• Small classes
• Time for one-to-one attention
• Accessible advisors
• Transferable to other institutions
• Creative solutions to individual obstacles
• All staff go above and beyond to help
• Advisors know how to find resources I need/work with other agencies
• Helpful and caring library and writing centre staff