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Technology at VIU

Set up your technology at home and on campus

Save time and stress by preparing your technology before classes start. 

  • Create your computer account 
  • Set up your student email address
  • Get your VIU ID
  • Connect to the university wireless network

7 steps you should take before and after class starts 

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Your VIU computer account

Every student at VIU can create a VIU student computer account. Your student computer account grants access to most campus IT Services. This includes: 

  • campus computers 
  • VIULearn online course content 
  • Office 365 
  • campus wireless and Eduroam 
  • pay-for-print services 
  • file storage
Create your computer account

Wireless at VIU

VIU students with an active computer account can use the free VIU wireless service. Use your student computer account username and password to connect.

Troubleshooting and more information

Computer labs

Each of VIU's campuses offers spaces where you can use a campus computer. Check out the links below to learn more about the labs and spaces available at your campus. 

Nanaimo campus

Cowichan campus

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Equipment loans 

Need equipment for a class project? Short term equipment loans, including laptops, are available on the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses.  For more information visit the equipment for loan page on the VIU library site.

Ask questions and get help

Need more information of help? Contact the IT helpdesk or use the online help options.