Getting started

The first step is to  apply to the University of Victoria.  Applications become available in September. 

If you have been accepted to UVic follow these steps:

• Review CYC course descriptions and prerequisite information in the UVic Undergraduate Academic Calendar.
• Create a UVic  NetLink ID. You'll use this ID to log in to your course websites or online classrooms. If you've had a NetLink ID, check the status of your  NetLink ID. If you have difficulty creating or accessing your NetLink account, please contact the UVic  Computer Help Desk.
• Register for courses at UVic.
• Purchase course materials from the  UVic Bookstore. Refund information: Please review the UVic Bookstore’s distance education  return policy.
• Go through the student tips on the  UVic Learn Anywhere site.
• Your courses will be located in a tool called "Brightspace." Courses will be available by noon of the first day of classes in each semester. To access Brightspace:
  
  • Login to UVic. 
  • Login to Brightspace from "Online Tools" located in the upper right corner of the UVic website. 
• Register for the " Your UVic Learning Technologies" course on Brightspace. These self-paced online modules will help you get started with the basics for Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and more.