Vancouver Island University's Faculty of Education

Advising: Undergraduate programs (initial teacher education)

Need advice or support in teacher education? The following headings outline the services available: 

Prospective applicants

Have not yet submitted a VIU application for a teacher education program and want to learn more about our programs? You can do so in the following ways:

Want to self assess your coursework or credentials against program admission requirements? Complete the appropriate self-assessment form: 

Active applicants and year 1 B.Ed. enrolled teacher candidates

Active applicants and current first-year Bachelor of Education teacher candidates work with VIU Academic Advising for: 

Should more complex questions or topics arise, VIU Academic Advisors will direct you to make an Education Degree Advisor appointment through Experience Hub. 

Formal assessment of admission requirements is determined through the formal program application process. 

Current teacher education program students

Current year 2 to 5 Bachelor of Education, including DTEP, and Post Baccalaureate teacher candidates have access to Education Degree Advisors who can: 

  • answer questions about teaching prerequisites, program progression, completion and graduation requirements
  • provide guidance on professional expectations and the teaching profession 
  • explain institutional policies, procedures, resources and programs
  • connect you with VIU wide services such as counselling, financial aid or accessibility services  
  • assist with course conflicts, the appeal process, education program policies and transfer credits

Education Degree Advising forms and documents

The following resources can help answer program-related questions:

Education Degree Audit System (GPS)

VIU's Goal Planning System (GPS) helps you plan your educational path and track your progress toward degree completion and graduation.

In the Bachelor of Education program, GPS can also be used when adding a degree minor. A degree minor is not available in the Post Baccalaureate program.

GPS is accessed through the Academics tab in the left menu of the VIU Student Record System. You can use GPS to conduct a degree audit without an Education Degree Advisor. Check your progress at least twice each term. If your audit does not look correct or your progress is off track, make an appointment with an Education Degree Advisor.  

Education Degree Advisor appointments 

How long is an appointment?

Appointments are a maximum of 20 minutes.

What format are appointments?

Appointments are available in person, by telephone, or via Microsoft Teams. Select the format that works best for you.

How do I schedule an appointment? 

All appointments are scheduled through Experience Hub using your VIU student number and VIU student single sign-on.

What supporting documentation should I prepare?

If appropriate, attach a completed Self-Assessment Form (see list above) during the appointment booking process. 

How do I check Education Degree Advisor availability?

After logging into Experience Hub, select the Faculty of Education appointment calendar to view available dates and times. Select an appointment that works for you. 

What if I have been away from VIU for more than 120 days?

Use the returning student login to access Experience Hub and schedule an appointment.  

What if I do not have a VIU student number? 

If you do not have a VIU student number, you have not yet submitted a VIU application. Prospective applicants generally do not schedule appointments with an Education Degree Advisor. Instead, connect with a VIU Recruiter, who can provide one-on-one advising. 

What if I have technical difficulties accessing Experience Hub?

Contact the site administrators at CEL@viu.ca. 

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