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The University of Victoria is a major research university located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The university traces its roots to Victoria College, the first post-secondary institution established in British Columbia in 1903, it was then reorganized in 1963 into its present form. The University of Victoria is a non-denominational multi-disciplinary institution.
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Does anyone know if the monthly parking pass is still valid on the day it "expires"? My monthly parking pass says it "expires" on 11/04 but I'm wondering if that means I can still use it on 11/04? When I bought the pass it said "valid for dates 2024/10/04 - 2024/11/04" which would imply that it is still valid on 11/04, but now that it says "expires on 11/04" I'm not so sure. I can't find anything online that gives a specific answer. I just would rather not pay for that day twice.
I fought competitively before but no that I’m here I miss it. I saw that there are beginner classes and stuff but does anyone know if there is a team or plans for one? Thanks!
I unfortunately don’t have any photos, I had just gotten it. Could possibly be just outside the gym level exit or just inside.
I'm looking for online differential equations courses that will transfer to UVic's Math 204. I'm a Camosun student, and the Camosun course won't transfer without taking Calculus 3 there which I was not able to take unfortunately.
Post title-- looking for spaces to study sometimes among others ---it's lonely being on my own in the library, and most of my classes are pretty small/online so I don't have a lot of study buddies. As we head into midterms, it would be nice to know if there's anything on campus like this?
So for those who don't know, the UVic Senate (the body that governs UVic academics) today, just passed a policy today where they can now revoke honorary degrees. Someone who holds an honorary degree simply needs to "be inconsistent with UVic’s mission, vision, or values" to have their degree revoked. I am curious, what is the community's take on this?
Where are your favourite places to study in the fernwood/ oak bay area? I have a hard time studying at home and would like to find a coffee shop with a good atmosphere and somewhere to sit and plug in my laptop. Thanks!
I’m sure there are many contributing factors especially seeing as how today is the last day to drop classes without penalty but holy moly guys. When you say you’ll post the preliminary final exam dates mid October and it gets posted maybe 3-5 days later, and the confirmed final dates by the end of October, yet here we are, with still no finalization. Plane prices for my home town at Christmas are not budging away from $800 plus keep rising, and idk about you guys, but that’s way out of my budget since it’s only a couple provinces over. I’m sure the schedule won’t budge much when finalized, but who wants to take that risk? Waiting this long is risky enough for plane ticket prices. Maybe we’ll get lucky and it actually will be finalized by 11:59PM tonight, how convenient leaving it until last minute, just like us students! Do not set a due date you cannot follow and if you do, keep the people posted on changing factors or you risk the trust of your students. UVic must be in cahoots with the airports
A lot of people have to ask for the prof to show the grades
Hi everyone, moving to victoria soon and was wondering if there are any job openings available? It seems a lot of places are not hiring 🥲
I was in class in the ECS building this morning and around 11ish we kept hearing this air horn sound from outside? It went off like 5 times. I’m sure just Halloween shenanigans but I was curious if it was for a specific reason or costume. Let me know if you know!
Does anyone know the deal with the white car with the huge Canadian flag covered in pro trump and pro Poilievre slogans?
Sorry for the lack of pictures I was too baffled by it to get my phone out
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hello uvic student populace, just wanted to pop in and say Hi, as i graduated from uvic some 4 years ago.
i bring good news: as it turns out, life post-degree is great. i have a good job, time on my hands for activities, and am generally settled …. i travel ??
during my degree i definitely couldn’t see the light this far ahead (which perhaps some of you are feeling), but people are onto something when they say all good things come in good time etc etc.
uni is an all-consuming struggle and i remember it well, but the suffering is worth while ! i would not be where i am now without my degree. do what you’ve gotta do and carry on.
ALSO. aspects of university life are so special in retrospect. being around thousands of people whose main objective is to learn and stretch their brains… it’s very unique and not likely something you will experience again. enjoy. and go to office hours for the love of all things holy !!!
Just wondering if anyone recommends any clubs to join ? I’m gonna start third year in January and would like to join a club for more projects and experience ! Thanks.
I want to apply for the BMus percussion program at uvic, and in the audition requirements there are a few different pieces listed for each instrument. Are those the exact pieces we have to play or more recommendations? Because I’ve already got a snare, timpani and marimba piece prepared.
Do people dress at all on campus during Halloween? Or is it not really that common here.
I'm attempting to drop Phil 100 but the option doesn't show up for this semester. It shows up for the 2nd half in the spring though so do i have to drop the 2nd half first to be able to drop the 1st half?
As we know this time of year is when literally almost everything becomes due at once, and at the same time as exams. Lovely, isn't it? We bet you are feeling the stress of it all, right? And for faculty... we do not envy all that marking you have to do.
Well, the Medieval Studies Course Union would like to offer everyone the chance to take out that stress on unsuspecting pumpkins... with a sledgehammer. Yes, you heard that right. On Nov. 4th from 11:30-5:30 for a mere $5/pumpkin we are offering you the chance to smash a pumpkin into oblivion with a sledgehammer while leaving us to clean up your mess. You will have to sign a waiver along with wearing gloves and safety glasses, and close toed shoes might be a good idea, but those are worth it to be able to smash pumpkins.
On Nov. 4th you can find us in the space between the SUB and the Cove We will have a limited amount of pumpkins on hand, or if you want you can make this extra personal and bring your own jack-o-lanterns you so lovingly carved. We will have a card reader on hand but we would prefer cash if possible. Also, we will have first aid people on hand in case someone bonks themselves extra hard but we trust that most of you have better hand-eye coordination than our accident prone Chancery (Secretary).
Funds raised will go towards our course union events, course union purchases, and a portion will also go towards UVic's Medieval Conference that is happening on Feb 1st.
Hey everyone! Just wondering if there are any filmmaking clubs or if anyone's interested in making short films, or just experimenting with film stuff? Would love to connect with people into directing, acting, or any behind-the-camera roles. Lemme know if there’s anything out there or if you'd be down to start something up!
does anyone know if the pet cafe is still up and running? i want to go but i can’t tell if it’s still happening because the instagram was last active in 2019 and on the uvic website it only has updates from a couple years ago.
So my friends and I planned to eat at The Cove. One of my friends who were last to show up at the table were real shaken up.
According to them, while paying for their food, they accidentally left a Minute Maid orange juice in their pocket because both their hands were full. Unfortunately, someone behind the cashier saw it and questioned them about how many drinks they’d paid for. Without any hesitation, they apologized and went back to pay for it. But then, the lady asked for their name and UVic ID number, which they gave. I’m not one to judge but only my friend truly knows if they were intentions really were to steal.
But now, my friend’s extremely stressed out. Like, on the verge of tears stressed that this might turn into a huge deal and they’ll get kicked out of university, all over a juice bottle. I’m posting on their behalf to ask if anyone here or their friends have been in a similar situation? Any idea what might happen next?
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Hi! This is a long shot but is anyone on here in geog 222 or has taken it? I haven’t been able to keep contact with anyone in my class or lab and I’m needing someone to compare labs with, thanks !
I solved your math problem. I cannot (don't care enough to) confirm whether it's right or not but there it is 👍
One of the requirements that appears on my CAPP report is SOSC300, just want to confirm that this means any 300 level Social Sciences class.