RockVIU Residence Orientation week is full of loud music, games, and activities that can be overstimulating to some people, especially on our typical move-in days. There are loud onboarding activities happening on residence and on VIU’s campus from 8 AM - 11 PM every day. If you are someone who can be overstimulated by crowded spaces, loud noises and loud music, but want to attend welcome week, we recommend that you utilize our “Quiet Move-In” times. If you have any questions about what to expect during orientation, please contact us at Residence@viu.ca
Fall 2024 Move-In Options
(please note times may slightly change)
Wednesday, August 28 from 10 am - 3 pm
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RockVIU: Residence Orientation Move in Day
Sunday, September 1 from 10 am - 3 pm
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Second Move-In Day (If you are not attending RockVIU:Residence)
Quiet move-in times of 9 - 10 am, and after 3 pm (please note times may slightly change)
If you want a low stimulus move-in environment, you can request to move in on our Quiet Move-In Times
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On either Wednesday August 28, 2024 (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Residence Orientation)
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On Sunday September 1, 2024
Move-In Exceptions
- If you are a culinary student, you can request to move in early for the start of classes by emailing Residence@viu.ca:
- August 25 - 10 am - 2 pm (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Residence Orientation)
- If you require a low stimulus move-in day, you can request to move in on our Quiet Move-In Days by emailing Residence@viu.ca:
- Monday September 2 - 10 am - 2 pm (If you are not attending RockVIU: Residence Orientation)
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Residence Community!
Note: Students attending VIU Residence’s Orientation Welcome week are required to pay the Orientation Activities Fee, Early Move-In Room Fees and Introductory Meal Plan Fee. These fees include a full five-days of music, games, info sessions, community mixers, evening events, off-campus excursions, 3 meals/day** and more!
How to Get Here
How to get to Vancouver Island University.
Parking
During RockVIU: Residence Orientation: Move In parking is free anywhere on Residence so you can unpack without worry!
If you are planning on having a vehicle here you will be required to purchase a VIU Parking Permit through Indigo. All guests and visitors will be required to purchase parking. Everyone parked on site is required to purchase a parking permit there is no free visitor parking or assigned parking spaces. VIU Residence does not manage parking on residence or on campus.
