New student essentials

Congratulations on joining the UVic community! On this page you'l find find information, videos and resources to help you start your journey as a new student. Make sure to watch the New Student Essentials videos below.

Landing at UVic

Meet Danica and Samantha as they introduce the local Indigenous territories and languages, UVic campus and some on and off-campus housing information.

Related UVic resources

Check out the different campus supports Danica and Sam mentioned in the video or see the full list below:

Building your academic toolkit

Meet Carter and Patricha as they take you through what to expect from your university academics – your classes, terms, and more; and where to find academic supports when you need them.

Related UVic resources

Check out the different academic supports Carter and Patricha mentioned in the video or see the full list below:

Managing your finances

In this video you’ll meet Carmin and Rodel. They’ll talk you through what you’re actually paying for with your tuition and student fees, and some of the ways you can save money on campus.

Related UVic resources

Check out the different financial supports Carmin and Rodel mentioned in the video or see the full list below:

Caring for yourself and your community

In this video you’ll meet Anuinder and Rowan. They’ll introduce you to some of the different ways you can meet people and build community at UVic, support your wellbeing as a student, what a caring and supporting community looks like, and some resources and supports available for you.

Related UVic resources

Check out the different community supports Anuinder and Rowan mentioned in the video or see the full list below: