For all medical emergencies call 911
Campus Security
Nanaimo Campus
Security is available on the Nanaimo Campus 24/7
By Phone:
250-740-6600 (urgent)
250-740-6512 (non-urgent)
250-740-3812 (after hours)
Cowichan Campus
Security is available during the day and evenings while classes are in attendance, and on weekends.
By Phone:
250-740-6600 (urgent)
By email:
VIU Safety App 
One of the easiest ways to find out what’s happening on campus during an emergency or snow closure is through VIU’s Safety App. Download the app, be sure to enable push notifications, and if anything is happening on campus relating to safety, health or emergencies that you need to know about, you will get an automatic notification.
- Download from the iTunes store for iPhones
- Download from Google play for Android devices