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 on Student 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 2025 Move-In Options
(please note times may slightly change)
Wednesday, August 27 from 10 am - 3 pm
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RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation Move in Day
Sunday, August 31 from 10 am - 3 pm
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Second Move-In Day (If you are not attending RockVIU: Student Housing)
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 27, 2025 (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation)
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On Sunday August 31, 2025
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 24, 2025 - 10 am - 2 pm (You will be required to register for RockVIU: Student Housing 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 1 - 10 am - 2 pm (If you are not attending RockVIU: Student Housing Orientation)
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.
