There are 3 ways to register for ElderCollege Courses:
1. Web Registration
Online registration will be available for all Spring 2023 VIU ElderCollege course offerings starting Monday, November 21 at 8:30am. Fall 2022 course offerings are available for registration at this time. Web registration is the quickest and easiest method of registering and paying for VIU ElderCollege courses!
Through the web registration system you will be able to select courses, add them to your shopping cart and at check-out safely pay for your selected courses with a credit card.
Register for ElderCollege Courses
2. Telephone Registration
Phone: 1.866.734.6252
When registering via telephone, please ensure you complete the required VIU ElderCollege Application Form prior to registration if you haven't already completed one. Once the completed Application Form has been submitted to VIU, you can call to register for your selected courses.
After registering by telephone, you will need to make payment by logging in to your VIU Online Student Record or through your financial institution online, or in person (cheque only). For the payee use "Vancouver Island University" and for the account number use your Student Number (same as your ElderCollege Member Number).
Complete the VIU ElderCollege Application Form
3. In-Person Registration
Nanaimo Campus
Building 200
Registration Centre
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Parksville-Qualicum Centre
Parksville Civic & Technology Centre
100 Jensen Avenue East
2nd Floor
Parksville, BC
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
When registering in-person, please ensure you complete the VIU ElderCollege Application Form prior to registration if you haven't completed one already.
After registering in-person, you can make payment by logging in to your VIU Online Student Record or through your financial institution online, or by cheque. For the payee use "Vancouver Island University" and for the account number use your Student Number (same as your ElderCollege Member Number).
* Please Note: Cash, cheque, credit card or debit is not accepted.
Web Registration Tutorial
Spring 2023 ElderCollege Course Offerings
Browse or download the Spring 2023 ElderCollege Course Offerings. Courses listed are offered January through June, online or in-person. You can also browse the courses and course descriptions listed below.
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.
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.