VIU Alumni

Welcome Alumni!

You're part of the VIU alumni community for life

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You made memories here as a student, and we hope you make more memories with us. We are proud of our network of alumni—now more than 100,000 strong.

 Working in countless industries on Vancouver Island and around the world, you’re all out there making the world a better place, one community at a time. 

The VIU Alumni Association and the Alumni Relations teams are here to help you continue to succeed and grow. You can access alumni benefits and perks and take advantage of networking opportunities. 

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Who's a VIU alum?

VIU Alum is anyone who has received a valid credential from: 

  • Vancouver Island University
  • Malaspina University College
  • Malaspina College
  • the Vocational Trade School

As a group, we are all VIU Alumni!
 

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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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Download the VIU Alumni Perks app

Being a VIU Alumni has its perks – download the VIU Perks app to access discounts, networking events, job postings and more. You can learn about alumni-owned businesses and take part in contests. And you can keep up with stories about your fellow alumni. Use the web version or download the VIU Alumni Perks App for iPhone or Android devices.

Get the VIU Perks app

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Stay connected

You are only a student for a short time but an alum for life. 

We bet your address has changed. 

Update your Information so we can keep you up to date with:

  • VIU news
  • upcoming events
  • alumni newsletter
  • alumni benefits

 

Update your information

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: Jennifer Lindley

It was while working at a job in another field that Jennifer Lindley decided she wanted to try a different career path. She thought the Forest Resource...

Alum of the Month: Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko

The chance to be part of a successful volleyball team motivated Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko to choose Vancouver Island University for her studies. She quickly...

Alumni blog posts

From boilermaker to award-winning book author

Hilary Peach has worked as boilermaker at job sites across North America, including in Nanaimo and elsewhere on Vancouver Island, for almost 30 years.Now the...

Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

It was around ninth grade that Linnea Brickwood realized just how passionate she was about volleyball.“I became obsessed with the challenges of volleyball, the...

Alumni engagement

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Alumni Ambassador Program

As VIU Alumni you have a valuable perspective on the VIU experience. Why not share your perspective as an Alumni Ambassador? VIU Alumni Ambassadors take part in VIU events, representing alumni. Ambassadors have ongoing contact with the network of VIU alumni and other VIU contacts. They can be invited to speak in classes or as part of other events. They talk to students and help connect VIU to the community. 

Get involved in the Ambassador program

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Alumni Association

The VIU Alumni Association is made up of past VIU students like you. They work with Alumni Relations staff to fostering connections and support alumni activities. 

Connect with the VIU Alumni Association

 

Planting hope to make a brighter, greener future

Since 2023, the VIU Alumni Association, together with TD Insurance, has partnered with Tree Canada’s National Greening program to plant and maintain tree seedlings in honour of our graduating students.

The first 4000 trees were planted in the Williams Lake region in 2023 in an area that had been damaged by a major forest fire.

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.

These saplings are a perfect symbol of VIU alumni. As you grow into the next phase of your life, your tree will grow along with you. Just as a tree plants its roots deep into the earth - you will maintain a connection to VIU, drawing nourishment from your foundational experiences.

The branches, reaching outward and upward, symbolize the diverse paths you take after graduation, spreading your influence and achievements far and wide. Yet, no matter how far a tree’s branches extend, it remains connected to the same sturdy trunk and roots, just as you will remain tied to VIU.

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Give back to VIU

When you were a student at VIU, you benefited from the generosity of donors. Maybe you received a scholarship or bursary. Or you studied inside a donor-supported building. Why not give back to future generations of students? You choose where your donation goes. 

Donate today