Why: Your VIU Card is essential to accessing services at VIU. These include borrowing library books, videos, CDs and equipment; using the gym; using the Dining Dollars program in the cafeteria; and writing exams.

Where: Upload your selfie through the Student Record System.

Learn more about the VIU Card

Why: You'll need your Student Computer Account to log on to campus computers and the VIU wireless network, VIU-Secure, and also for printing to VIU printers.  Plus, you get 200MB worth of VIU network storage space with your account!  

Where: Create your account online.  Staff in the Library or at the IT HelpDesk are available to help you.

Please note: Don't lose your work - practice good file management and always save to your U Drive.

Learn more in our Student Guide to Getting Started with VIU Technology

Why: You'll use your library account to access millions of online articles, ebooks and online videos, and to borrow books, DVDs, CDs and equipment.

Where: Use your VIU computer account credentials to log in.

When: Your Library account is active for as long as you are enrolled in VIU courses. 

Learn more about library accounts for VIU students and employees

Read about how student printing works at VIU.