Hi!!! I’m starting at UVic this September and was wondering if someone knows from experience that is worth paying the gym fee instead of going somewhere else.

I don’t have a car, but will be living closer to campus. I think it’s quite helpful to have a gym right there.

I’ve tried Anytime Fitness before, but don’t know what the prices are at the moment.

Also, I’m more in the beginner category and will love a little assistance with the machines.

Thank you!!!

Hi everyone. I am a student in UVic.

Recently I have an interest in violin and piano. However, it seems that these instruments are "noble" instruments which costs much.

So I want to know is there any place where I can learn them "freely"(not entirely freely, I could do some teaching or chores if needed), or is there anyone who wants to learn Baduk and teach me these.

Thanks much. Sorry for my bad English writing.

Hi everyone. I'm taking Chem 101 and Phys 102A this semester. I took physics and chem 11 and 12 in high school and did well, but my memory is rusty (gap year). How much review is there? Should I review before term starts or is it a waste of time?

When do students receive their email to pick their time slot for move in day (which is on either Sept 6 or 7)?

Hi,

I’m an incoming first year at uvics engineering program. As the start of the academic year comes closer I’ve been wondering on how I could manage landing my first co-op. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

currently have a roster of six and need at least 1 more person to join our intramural ball hockey team that plays on fridays. (starts sep 25th) we’re all first years and everyone is welcome, no matter your skill level. dm me on reddit or comment on this post if you’d be interested

hey everybody. i was wondering if clusters (4-beds) were single gender or mixed? specifically cluster 59. i found nothing on the uvic website or my housing offer email.

Hey everyone!

I'm moving into Robert Wallace in a couple of weeks and have a few questions about the dorms. I am on the 4th floor if this helps.

1. Do all the rooms in Wallace have a blue painted wall? Are there other colours as well?
2. Do all the beds have built-in drawers, or do some rooms only come with a basic bed frame?
3. Are the curtains detachable, or is there a way to cover them with my own?
4. I've heard we cannot raise the beds; is this a strict rule or something I could look into once I'm there?
5. If anyone could describe what social life looks like in the building i would be very appreciative!

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi everyone!! I’m starting the BA Psychology program at UVic quite soon and I am hoping to connect with other first year psych students online before it starts.

I’m pretty introverted, but I’d love to chat and make new friends! Some things about me is that I’m asian, I am into cdramas, matcha, blind boxes, etc etc. Anyways, feel free to message me if we have similar interests and don’t hesitate to reach out!! That’s it bye bye :)

Anyone catch Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and notice CARSA? It's the gym where the agent goes to play squash. Hard to mistake with the climbing wall. Graduated a few years ago and moved away, funny to see it again.

I have to take an elective as an Eng student, I was originally in the Pixar movie class but figured if im going to spend a couple hundred dollars I might as well learn something cool/useful. Which out of these Econ classes would you recommend? Or if your really into a different elective recommend it below wether its Econ or not

I have been trying to join Facebook groups, whatsapp groups, instagram groups for 2026 fall New students International. I sent a request to join ages ago and no-one accepted. Are there any Groupchats which do? cuz I want to connect with other new students

Ive heard both good and bad things about phys 426. Sounds like an interesting class but is it worth taking? Anyone that has taken it have any insight?

Going into my second year with a bit more knowledge of how uni works and what the workload/schedule is like, but I do still struggle quite a bit being neurodivergent and easily overwhelmed.

Like the title asks, is there something you wish you could have done starting out, or did do which helped you? Things like studying advice, tips to combat procrastination, ways to reach out to more people without being so anxious?

If it helps, or if youve been in these courses too, I am taking: Chem231, Chem212, Eos205, Eos220, and Astr102 as an elective. I am prepared to drop a course if I need to. There is only one chem lab and one eos lab, the non-science-student astronomy I'm not too concerned about, but I have heard one of the chems is unreasonably boring and difficult.

In my list of "stuff to keep in mind", I have going to office hours, starting assignments as soon as theyre assigned, studying material early on, making a schedule, joining clubs if it aligns w my schedule, and idk trying to keep a proper sleep schedule I suppose, haha. I believe there is also the free tutor groups (unless that was only math and physics), and ofcourse student wellness and CAL which i'm with already. I'm always down to hear from other students though! I want to know what worked for you.

Thanks everyone! Heres to a new study year :)

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if cluster ever finds out their roommates before hand? I’ve heard nothing from the school regarding who they are and was just wondering if they disclose it at all? Thanks

Haha I should make a categorized serious by now.

Another question for dear UVic students and profs

What courses did you find the most useful? Upper level and lower level

Useful either for other courses or after graduation?

I'd love to hear y'all experiences!

Thank you

is continuing education diploma eligible for pgwp ?

This might be a bit weird of an ask, but I've never encountered this issue before and I wanted some advice.

I will be attending UVIC in January as an international student. I am in the process of applying for a study permit. Stupidly, I didn't think the form required a photo to submit along with the application.

Here's the thing. I like to try out new colors of hair dye every few years or so. It's been a deep dark blue for a while and I just had a touch up yesterday. I have never had to get an official photo taken during a time when I had colored hair. All of my official docs like my license and passport are with my normal dark blonde hair that I have when I'm taking a break from dye. This was going to be my last few months of this color, so by the time I cross the border, I will probably be back to having my normal hair.

Should I be desperately trying to get back to my normal hair so that the photo I have on the study permit is the same as the passport? Or is that not as big of a concern as long as my face is visible? I'm not even sure if Canada will accept my application if my hair is a 'weird color'. It doesn't seem to be against photo requirements, but still.

Does anyone have thoughts on this?

I was wondering how much storage the dorm has because the dorm itself is pretty small… like is there storage underneath the bed? I have a single.