Advising: Undergraduate Programs (Initial Teacher Education)

Our office supports current and potential initial teacher education students to clarify, evaluate and attain their goals.   

Advisors

• help answer your questions regarding program pre-requisites, admission, application and registration
• provide information about institutional policies, procedures, resources and programs
• provide services to current Initial Teacher Education students throughout the year
• assist with course conflicts, the appeal process, education program policies, and graduation requirements

Credential Evaluation

For evaluation of credentials in support of program entry, an appointment is required. 

Advising Appointments

• are scheduled online through the Experience Hub
  
  • How to create a Future Students account
• are thirty (30) minutes in length
• can be held in person (face-to-face), over the phone, or via Teams, whichever is more convenient for you

Office Location

Nanaimo VIU Campus
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC
Building 356, Room 208

Office Contact

Telephone: 250.740.6223
Toll-Free: 1.888.920.2221 Ext. 6223
From Overseas: +1.250.740.6223

Advising Faculty & Staff

Post Baccalaureate Program Advisor

• Chelsea McKaig Chelsea.McKaig@viu.ca

BEd Program Advisor

• Gayle Brase Gayle.Brase@viu.ca
• Darcy Johnson Darcy.Johnson@viu.ca

Aboriginal Education Advisor

• currently on leave

Chair of Undergraduate Programs

• Sean Toal Sean.Toal@viu.ca