Purchasing your Membership
An active VIU ElderCollege membership is required before registration in all ElderCollege courses. Memberships run from June 1 (of the current year) to May 31 (of the following year). The annual membership fee is $20 (non-refundable) and offers many benefits.
In preparation for course registration, memberships can be purchased starting June 1 for the upcoming VIU ElderCollege season.
Memberships can be purchased on the phone with a credit card, or with cash, debit or credit card in person at either the Nanaimo or Parksville campus.
Benefits of Membership
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Early notification of course registration dates
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Course calendar mailed to your home address
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Member emails & updates
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Use of VIU Library during course
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One free admission to Milner Gardens & Woodlands
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Discount off entrance to Deep Bay Marine Field Station
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Discount off Classical Concert Series at Port Theatre
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Discount at the VIU Gym and Campus Store
Registering for Courses
VIU ElderCollege produces two Course Calendars per year. Registration for the Fall Session starts in early July and in late November for the Spring/Summer Session. Emails will be sent to current and past members indicating when registration will start.
On the phone:
Using a credit card.
Call toll free 1-866-734-6252 or
- 250-248-2096 (Parksville)
- 250-740-6400 (Nanaimo)
In person:
Using a credit card, cash or debit.
Nanaimo Campus
Registration Centre, Building 200
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Parksville Campus
Parksville Civic & Technology Centre
100 Jensen Avenue East, 2nd Floor
Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
Do course fees fit your budget? If not, there's help.
Do you want to attend an ElderCollege course but find the fee problematic? Whether it's your first course, or your third this year, please indicate at the time of registration that you require financial assistance. Thanks to generous local patrons, course fees will be covered. Membership fee is not included. Limited availability so register soon!
