This archive provides access to historical versions of university policies and bylaws for reference purposes. Please note that archived policies are no longer in effect and are provided for informational use only. For the most current policies, visit the current policy webpage.
If you require assistance or have questions about specific policies, please contact Policy@viu.ca.
Archived policies:
- Policy 32.08 Students Attending Another Institute as a “Visiting Student” has been renumbered to 97.23 Students Attending Another Institute as a “Visiting Student”
- Procedure 32.08.001 Students Attending Another Institute as a “Visiting Student” has been renumbered to 97.23 001 Students Attending Another Institute as a “Visiting Student”
- Policy 33.03 No-Show has been renumbered to 96.09 No-Show
- Policy 33.13 Breadth in Degree Programs has been renumbered to 94.09 Breadth in Degree Programs
- Procedure 33.13 001 Breadth in Undergraduate Degree Programs has been renumbered to 94.09 001 Breadth in Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Policy 21.01 Communication Between University & Ministry of Advanced Education
- Policy 21.07 International Education
- Policy 22.01 News Releases/Media Liaison
- Policy 22.02 Publications
- Procedure 22.02 001 Publications
- Policy 22.03 Advertising
- Policy 32.01 Employment of Students
- Policy 32.07 Student Advising
- Policy 32.09 Student Insurance Coverage
- Policy 41.08 Professional Development and Training
- Policy 41.13 Death of an Employee, Student, or VIU Community Member
- Procedure 41.13 001 Death of an Employee
- Procedure 41.13 002 Death of a Student
- Procedure 41.13 003 Death of a VIU Community Member
- Policy 41.15 Cancellation of Convocation
- Policy 43.01 Employment & Services Contracts
- Policy 43.02 Recruitment – Travel Expenses for Interviews
- Policy 43.03 Personnel – Evaluation
- Policy 43.05 Travel Allowances/Temporary Assignments
- Policy 43.07 Interview Privileges for Existing Employees
- Policy 43.09 Applications for Employment (Maintenance of)
- Policy 43.10 Personnel Files (Maintenance of)
- Procedure 43.10 001 Personnel Files (Maintenance and Access)
- Policy 43.11 Recruitment of University Employees
- Procedure 43.11 001 Recruitment of Employees
- Policy 43.13 College Pension Plan
- Policy 43.14 Municipal Pension Plan Participation
- Policy 43.17 Terms and Conditions of Employment of Administrative Staff
- Policy 43.18 Deferred Salary Leave Plan
- Policy 43.19 Jury Duty
- Policy 43.20 Employee Exchange
- Policy 43.21 Bereavement Leave
- Policy 43.22 Relocation Allowance to Newly Hired Employees
- Policy 43.23 Employee Holding Public Office
- Policy 43.24 Activities Outside Employment with the University
- Policy 43.30 Seasonal Hiring
- Policy 44.04 Security and Maintenance of University Assets
- Policy 44.12 Displaying of Flags
- Procedure 44.12 001 Displaying of Flags
- Policy 51.01 VIU Food Services
- Policy 52.01 Bookstores, Statement of Operating Philosophy
- Policy 11.01 Instruments of Regulation - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.02 Mission, Vision and Values - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.03 Regular and Additional Meetings – Rules of Order - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.04 Regular and Additional Meetings – Time - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.05 Regular and Additional Meetings – Minutes - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.06 Board Chair and Board Vice Chair - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.10 University Representation by Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.11 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.12 Personal Accident Insurance - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.13 Board Communication and News Releases - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.14 New Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.15 Board Committees and Task Forces - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.17 Expense Allowance - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.19 University Operating Year - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.20 Presentations to University Board by Employees, Students and Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.22 Organization Chart - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.24 Consent Agenda - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.25 Standing Conflict of Interest for Board on Matters of Labour - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.26 Board Membership - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Procedure 11.26 001 Rules for Election to the Board, Students - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Procedure 11.26 002 Rules for Elections to the Board, Faculty and Staff - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Procedure 11.26 003 Nominations by the Alumni Association for Appointed Members of the Board - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Procedure 11.26 004 Selection, Appointment and Reappointment of a Board Member - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Procedure 11.26.005 Selection, Appointment, Re-appointment of a Chancellor - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.27 Quorum for Voting Purposes - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.29 Emergency Executive Succession - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.30 Governance (including Terms of Reference for Committees) - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.31 Presidential Reviews - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 11.32 Awarding of President Emeritus/Emerita - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Policy 31.03 Research Ethics Board (VIU REB) - Rescinded April 24, 2025
- Policy 31.04 - Rescinded April 24, 2024
- Policy 31.07 - Rescinded April 24, 2024
- Policy 31.10 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
- Policy 31.13 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
- Procedure 31.13.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2025 (replaced by RS02 Intellectual Property and its associated procedure RS02.01 Intellectual Property (procedure)
- Policy 31.16 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
- Policy 41.09 - Rescinded June 3, 2025
- Policy 41.11 On Campus Hospitality Expenses – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.01 Bank and Investment Accounts Authorized Signatures – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.02 Investment of Funds – Working Capital – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.03 Petty Cash Accounts
- Policy 42.04 Discharge of Financial Obligation – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.05 Surplus Materials, Supplies & Equipment – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.06 Recovery of Salary Overpayment – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.07 Standing Travel Advance – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.08 Reimbursement of Travel & Other Expenses – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.09 Signing Authority – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.10 Collection of Revenues – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.11 Endowment Funds – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.12 Operating Fund and Budget – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.21 Printing & Duplicating Centre – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 42.31 Purchasing – Rescinded November 20, 2025
- Policy 43.12 - Rescinded June 3, 2025 and superseded by the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrators
Archived bylaws:
- Bylaw #1: Precedence - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #3: Head Office - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #4: University Seal - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #5: Public Records - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #8: Conduct of Board Members/Conflict of Interest - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #12: Meetings of the Board - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #13: The Chair of the Board and the Vice-Chair - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #14: Bylaws (New, Changes & Deletions) - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #19: Indemnification of Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
- Bylaw #20: Meeting Conduct - Recording and Communication Devices - Rescinded November 15, 2025