Back to Campus
Below are resources and information for post-secondary students returning to campus and in-person instructional methods or arriving for the first time.
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Resource for College Success
The University for Minnesota has published an open-source book guiding students toward college success. This book covers topics such as motivation, staying on track, note taking, effective reading, interacting with instructors, test taking and much more. Website:...
CAL tutoring
Specialized tutoring and learning strategist services are available through the Center for Accessible Learning at UVic. These services are available both in-person and online and are open to all students regardless of which school they attend (Camosun, Royal Roads...
UVIC Global Community Resources
The Global Community Program at UVIC is a great free resource to help international students at UVic navigate the changes of going back to in person classes. This program houses the conversation partners service and the mentorship service. For both services,...
UVSS Zap Copy
Zap Copy is a business in the Student Union Building at UVic that offers discounted printing to students and locals alike. In addition, they have a collection of old exams for UVic students to use for free in order to study, you just need to provide them your class...
UVSS SUBtext
SUBtext is a business in the Student Union Building on the UVic campus that allows UVic students to purchase and consign gently used textbooks at a discounted rate. Members of the community are also welcome to shop there. It is good practice to visit early in the term...
Vaccine clinics at UVic
The University of Victoria is partnering with Island Health to host vaccination clinics on campus for students, staff and faculty on campus this fall. The pop-up clinics are open to students, staff and faculty aged 12+ receiving their first or second dose of the...
Free masks for students, staff, and faculty at UVic
The University of Victoria is offering free cloth masks to students, staff, and faculty members. Masks are available at the ONECard Office in the Jamie Cassels Centre for all UVic students starting Sept. 13 and staff and faculty starting Sept. 15. Limit one mask per...
Return to campus resource list
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health has created a list of resources for students and employees returning to campus. Some resources are specific to Ontario, however, many are available across Canada....
Back to school resources for families and educators from the Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute has compiled printable resources for going back to school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources focus on preventing anxiety, supporting English language learners and students with learning disabilities, and staying organized. Website:...