Resources

Student support services

The UVic students’ site is your source for student support across campus.

• Centre for Academic Communication 
• Math and Stats Assistance Centre 
• Student Wellness 
• Libraries 
• Ombudsperson 
• Computer Help Desk 

Course policies

• Academic concessions and accommodations
• Academic integrity
• Grades, transcripts and parchments

Job opportunities

We often have work study opportunities for eligible students. They are usually posted in early September.  

Faculty members may also have research grants to employ students. Contact the individual faculty members to find out more.

Graduate students are also eligible for teaching and research assistantships.

Undergraduate forms

• Academic Advising forms
• Office of the Registrar forms
• Program planning worksheets
• Pre-requisite waiver form

Professional accreditations

Within Canada, there are different regulated professions. To practice these professions, you must be accredited by the provincial or national body of the province where you wish to work. This proves your skills and knowledge in a discipline.

A geography degree opens various career paths. You can expand your options by earning a professional accreditation. Some examples:

• Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo) - EGBC - Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) - PIBC - Planning Institute of BC
• Professional Agrologist (P. Ag.) - BCIA - British Columbia Institute of Agrologists
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) - FPBC - Forest Professionals BC
• Certified GIS Professional (GISP) - GIS Certification Institute
• Environmental Professional (EP) - Eco Canada

Graduate forms & resources

• Graduate handbook
• Graduate supervision policy 
• Thesis and dissertation resources 
• Formal review of student progress
• Pro forma form for directed studies 
• Request to alter supervisory committee: master’s
• Request to alter supervisory committee: PhD