VIU Alumni

Welcome Alumni!

You're part of the VIU alumni community for life

 

VIU Alumni

You made memories here as a student, and we hope you continue to make more with us. 

As part of a network over 100,000 strong, VIU alumni are making an impact in countless industries on Vancouver Island and around the world, helping to build stronger communities every day.

Stay connected to access exclusive benefits, career support and networking opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

No matter where life takes you, you’ll always be part of VIU. 

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A legacy of connection

VIU Alumni, formerly the VIU Alumni Association, was established in 1990 and represents graduates from:

  • Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Centre/B.C. Vocational School (1936–1971)
  • Malaspina College (1969–1988)
  • Malaspina University College (1988–2008)
  • Vancouver Island University (2008–Present)

This global network spans industries, communities, and generations. Every student who successfully completes a VIU program automatically becomes a member of VIU Alumni.
 

Why stay connected

Alumni play a vital role in shaping the future of VIU. From mentoring students to strengthening industry connections, your involvement helps create opportunities for the next generation.

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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

Alumni resources

Stay connected

Stay informed on upcoming events, exclusive offers, and the latest news from VIU Alumni. 

Get connected to update your information with us.

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Portal magazine

Portal is a nationally-distributed 96-page full-colour annual literary magazine featuring short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, scripts, industry features, book reviews, art, and photography from emerging writers.

Get your Portal magazine

Career development

Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, you can access VIU's career services anytime.

Visit the student employment portal

Annual giving

Our annual campaign connects with all alumni, donors, employees of VIU. We are grateful for gifts of any amount. 

Make a gift today

Alumni stories

This is a space for VIU alum to share their stories and celebrate their successes. 

If you are interested in having your story highlighted, please fill out this VIU Alumni form.

Alumni Spotlight on George Anderson

How VIU helped prepare him for his career as a lawyer and politicianNanaimo-Lantzville MLA George Anderson is used to firsts. The Vancouver Island University…

Alum spotlight on Shauna Andrews

A single creative writing workshop at VIU changed Shauna Andrews’ educational path.  She initially didn’t think it was possible to complete an entire…

VIU alum exhibits at Museum of Natural History in New York City

Spotlight on Eliot White-Hill, KwulasultunEliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun’s career has continued to soar in recent years. The VIU Liberal Studies and Philosophy…

From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

Jesse Anderson has always been interested in working with heavy machinery and wanted a career where he could see immediate results from his work. Heavy…