New students
Welcome to the School of Environmental Studies at UVic! You’ll find resources for new undergraduates and new graduate students on the main student website.
We've also compiled ES-specific undergrad FAQs and graduate FAQs to help answer some common queries.
If you're an undergraduate, be sure to for the ENVI Undergraduate Newsletter, published every 2 weeks. It keeps the ES community up to date about jobs, events and opportunities for undergrads. If you have something you’d like included in the newsletter, please send us an email!
Graduate and undergraduate students will also be automatically added to their corresponding program mailing lists.
As you begin your journey with us, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our shared commitments.
Student Clubs
Make friends and help the planet!
If you're an undergraduate, ESSA offers fun activities like nature walks and restoration projects.
For grad students, Group ENVI has cool events like themed parties and workshops. Click here to find out more and get involved!
Indigenous Students
In addition to regular orientation events, Indigenous students are invited to attend Indigenous Student Orientation. Events include the Week of Welcome for Indigenous students, which starts during the second week of classes.
Learn about other services for Indigenous students.
International students
Welcome to Canada! As an international student, in addition to regular orientation programming, you can participate in a program especially designed for you.
The International Student Welcome introduces you to UVic staff and students who will help you settle into life at UVic.
Learn about supports and services for international students.