RockVIU: Student Housing 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 in Student Houisng 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 2025 Move-In Options
(please note times may slightly change)
Wednesday, August 27th - 10 am to 3 pm
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RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation Move in Day
Sunday, August 31st - 10 am - 3 pm
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Second Move-In Day (If you are NOT attending RockVIU: Student Housing)
Quiet move-in times
(please note times may slightly change)
If you want a low stimulus move-in environment, please Log into your Portal, this will be availale or your to select right after your room selection. If you require low stimulus move in please select one of our Quiet move-in times, they are:
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on Wednesday August 27, 2025 (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation) - 9 am to 10 am and after 3 pm
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on Sunday August 31, 2025 - 9 am to 10 am and after 3 pm
- on Monday September 1 - 10 am to 2 pm
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 24th, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation)
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the VIU Student Housing Community!
To sign up for RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation and Welcome Week please Log into your Portal you will be able to select your move in day for Orientation on Wednesday Aug 27 from the drop down menu this will be available for you to select right after your room selection is complete. We will send you an email with writen instructions when this selection opens.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Student Housing Community!
How to Get Here
How to get to Vancouver Island University.
Parking
During RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation: Move In parking is free anywhere on Student Housing 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 Student Housing does not manage parking on residence or on campus.
