The timeline below is intended for new, domestic undergraduate students studying at TRU’s Kamloops campus. Doesn’t apply to you? See the links below.
International students
If you are an international student, please visit the TRU World webpage for accurate information.
Learn MoreTrades students
If you are a trades student, please visit the School of Trades and Technology webpage for accurate information.
Learn MoreOnline students
If you are an online student, please visit the Open Learning webpage for accurate information.
Learn MoreYou've been admitted - what's next?
Accept your seat.
Refer to your admissions email for information on how to accept your seat.
Pay your tuition deposit.
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Know the important dates and deadlines. Learn More
Set up your TRU student email.
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Explore funding options like entrance scholarships, awards, and bursaries, as well as government loans and grants.
Learn more
Explore your transfer credit eligibility, including Prior Learning and Recognition.
Transfer credit eligibility Prior learning and recognition
Plan your living arrangements.
Interested in living on campus during your studies? Learn more about TRU Housing. First-year students coming directly from high school are guaranteed housing if you apply by May 1, 2027. Applications received after the deadline will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications open mid-March.
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Plan your courses for the year.
Connect with TRU Academic Advising (if needed) starting in early spring.
Academic advising resources Contact Academic advising
Three months before your program begins
- Check your registration date and time in your myTRU account. For step-by-step instructions, visit here.
- Timetable your courses for Fall and Winter Terms.
- Register in your courses on or after registration date and time. You must have paid your tuition deposit in order to register.
- Request Confirmation of Enrolment.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is typically required to access RESPs. To obtain CoE, email records@tru.ca with your T-ID and Confirmation of Enrolment in the subject line. Note: you must request Confirmation of Enrolment for both fall and winter terms. - Understand the waitlist process.
- Become familiar with TRU policies and regulations, including class attendance.
- Apply for government loans and grants, if applicable.
- Explore your TRU Students' Union.
- Connect with Accessibility Services, if applicable.
The month before your program begins
- Pay your tuition and fee balance.
- Set up your network account for wireless access.
- Buy your course materials.
Some students prefer to buy their course materials prior to the start of classes to ensure they’re prepared. Others prefer to wait to purchase course materials during the first week of classes. Either is an option and is based on personal preference. - Register for TRU alerts.
- Do you have extended health and dental coverage? Opt-out of TRUSU coverage.
- Set up your TRUSU UPASS. A link will be emailed 10 days before the start of the semester.
- Purchase your parking permit if you’ll be driving to campus.
- Review the Add, Drop, and Withdrawal deadlines.
- Attend Orientation.
- Start classes!
