The Federated Identity Management (FIM) project is a multi-year initiative that will simplify access to internal and external services and resources for the VIU community. The initiative will also improve VIU’s identity management practices.
Why we are excited about FIM
Imagine if students could use their new cards (VIUcards) to automatically have access to the resources and spaces they need. This is the work we are undertaking, both to maximize the benefits of the VIUcards, and to address important gaps and issues associated with current approaches.
Useful links
- Obtain your VIU student ID (VIUcard) from the Library
- Look at the list of services offered by the VIUcard
Completed
| Date | Stream | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2020 | VIUcard | VIUcard access to the Trades Discovery Centre (B108). |
| Oct. 2, 2020 | VIUcard | 24/7 VIUcard access no longer applies to the International building (B255). |
| Sep. 2020 | VIUcard | VIUcard access to the Cowichan main campus Commons areas. |
| Aug. 2020 | VIUcard | VIUcard access to Science, Culinary, HHS laboratories and other protected facilities made possible with the FIM Client software. |
| Aug. 2020 | VIUcard | Newly developed FIM Client software installed on decanal area operators' computers. |
| Aug. 2020 | IAM | Library Catalogue authentication now using VIU computer credentials. |
| Jul. 2020 | IAM | VIULearn joins Federated SSO. |
| Apr. 2020 | VIUcard | 24/7 VIUcard access to the bike compound on the lower campus. |
| Mar. 2020 | IAM | VIU's Zoom system for staff joins Federated SSO. |
| Jan. 2020 | VIUcard | Limited after hours VIUcard access to building 170 (Shq'apthut). |
| Dec. 2019 | VIUcard | The Library Learning Commons (B305) and the International building (B255) are accessible 24/7 with the new VIUcards. |
| Jul. 2019 | VIUcard | Introduced all-new, photo-ID selfie upload functionality for students and began replacing all VIUcards issued prior to July, 2019. |
Contact
Email: FIM@viu.ca