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We define the VIU Alum as anyone who has received a valid credential from Vancouver Island University, Malaspina University College, Malaspina College, or the Vocational Trade School. As a group, we are all VIU Alumni!
Working in countless industries on Vancouver Island and around the world, our alumni - now more than 100,000 strong - are making a difference in their communities and we couldn't be more proud. The VIU Alumni Association and the Alumni Relations team are here to help you continue to succeed and grow. Stay connected with us!
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Graduates from 120+ programs
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100,000+ Worldwide Alumni Network
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International Alumni from 93 Countries
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Hayley Healey
A desire to share the stories of extraordinary historical women led VIU Education grad Haley Healey to become a published author in 2020. Four years later, the high school counsellor by day, author by night has published five non-fiction adult and children’s books highlighting boundary-pushing women as well as a fiction novel featuring a strong female protagonist.
“Women are underrepresented in history books and history in general,” she explains. “I was inspired to discover their accomplishments and resilience and thought other people might be also.”
Alumni News
VIU Alumni News is a space for alumni to share their stories and celebrate our successes. If you are interested in having your story highlighted please fill out this form.
Alum of the month
Alum of the Month: Melissa Ayling
Alum of the Month: Clair Morgan
Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan
Alumni blog posts
Finding her path with a career in recreation
Cooking up success
Life is more fun with purpose
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Get Connected
You are only a student for a short time but an alum for life.
We bet your address has changed.
Update Your Information to be kept up-to-date about news, upcoming events, contests, and learn about the benefits you get as a VIU Alum.
Resources for Alumni
Career Preparation
- Career Studio access for 1 year
- VIU Alumni PERKS job postings
VIU Resources
- Library card
- Free Mariners home games
VIU Alumni PERKS
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Create a VIU Alumni PERKS account to access discounts, networking events, job postings, alumni-owned businesses, contests, success stories, and much more! Use the website version or download the VIU Alumni Perks App from the App Store or Google Play to access your digital Alumni Benefits Card.
Alumni Engagement
Alumni Association
A growing gift for the graduating class of 2023
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Last June, the VIU Alumni Association, together with TD Insurance, partnered with Tree Canada’s National Greening Program to plant and maintain 4,000 tree seedlings in honour of our 2023 grads.
The trees were planted in the Williams Lake region. In 2017, a major forest fire ravaged Williams Lake First Nation. In the aftermath of the fire, the land experienced very little natural growth of vegetation, leaving the land vulnerable to erosion. As the native tree species that Tree Canada planted on-site grow, they will help stabilize the slopes, minimize erosion, sequester carbon and provide a new habitat for wildlife that has been displaced from the area.
Together, we are helping to remove carbon from the atmosphere and contributing to a cleaner future in our province. We are proud to be the only BC post-secondary institution to partner with Tree Canada to help build a cleaner tomorrow.
To read more about 4,000 trees that were planted in the Williams Lake First Nation community and the important work that Tree Canada does across the country, please visit treecanada.ca and watch the video below.
Giving back to VIU
Learn more about how you can support students, programs, faculties, and other institutional priorities at VIU.
Frequently accessed links
Contact us
Email alumni@viu.ca