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
- 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
- Naomi Bailey Naomi.Bailey@viu.ca
Aboriginal Education Advisor
- currently on leave
Chair of Undergraduate Programs
- Laura Cooper Laura.Cooper@viu.ca