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Welcome to VIU ElderCollege!

Welcome to the website of Vancouver Island University's ElderCollege Program! All of us at VIU ElderCollege hope this will become your portal to stimulating learning experiences.

Be sure to browse through our latest Course Calendar - we are certain that you will find much that appeals to you. Remember, however, that many courses fill up early. So the sooner you register in your chosen courses, the sooner you can begin your next educational adventure. Join the thousands of mid-Island residents who have benefited from VIU ElderCollege, call 1-866-734-6252 to register today!

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VIU ElderCollege COVID 19: Update Fall 2021

As you have most likely heard in the news, VIU (along with other BC post-secondary institutions) has been advised by our Ministry and the Public Health Office that we may make plans to bring students back to campus this fall, wherever we can do so safely. The University and the VIU ElderCollege Board have considered the current situation closely, and have decided we will continue with our plan to offer ALL our Fall 2021 courses online via Zoom for the following reasons:

 

  • Our students are part of the most at-risk population for COVID, whose safety remains our first priority.
  • Planning for Fall courses is well underway and our instructors are prepared and ready to teach online.
  • The schedule for Fall is so packed!  If we tried to switch courses to an in-person delivery model, we wouldn’t be able to offer anywhere near all of them as we don’t have enough classroom space to accommodate them all.

Mission of VIU ElderCollege

To offer quality learning opportunities for people 50 or better by providing a forum for the sharing of information and knowledge in mid-island communities.

"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
- Harry S. Truman

REFUNDS

VIU policy permits refunds only if the withdrawal request is received at least 7 days prior to the start date of an ElderCollege course.  Extenuating circumstances may be considered if the request withdrawal is made later. VIU ElderCollege annual memberships are non-refundable.

Do course fees fit your budget?  If not, there's help.

If you want to attend a VIU ElderCollege course but find the fee problematic, please indicate at the time of registration that you require financial assistance.

Valid for one course per course calendar, membership fee not included.

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Eldercollege Spring 2021

“inspirational new ideas and readings to expand my knowledge” 

VIU ElderCollege, celebrating 25 years in the community

“encourages me to stretch my brain with new stimulation”

Interview with VIU ElderCollege Program Coordinator, Regan McKeever and Dr. John Black with VIU Adventures in Mind

Seniors Staying Active - Shaw TV Nanaimo

Canada Learning Bond