Been accepted, what are your next steps?

Congratulations on your acceptance to Brandon University!  You have made an excellent choice.  Our small class sizes, low student-to-professor ratio and excellence in teaching and research are some of the many advantages Brandon University has to offer.

Please read these important steps to help you prepare for your first day of classes.  Please note that updates and changes will be made to the information on this site on a regular basis.

You have received either a letter of acceptance or a letter stating conditional acceptance.  Your student number is a six digit number starting with the year that you have applied (e.g. 12 = 2012).  This number can be found on either of these two letters.   If you have LOST your student number, please email admissions@brandonu.ca.  Don’t worry, it happens.

1. The 2013-2014 Calendar

The Calendar is the University’s major publication, and it includes admission procedures and deadlines, academic regulations, programs of study, academic standards, degree requirements, and general University policies for both undergraduate and graduate students.

It is a good idea to print a copy of the Undergraduate calendar to use as a reference.

2.  Are you a first-year student in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor of Physical Education Studies?  If yes, please read.

TREK BU is our mandatory advising program for all new students.  Each student will attend an information session followed by a one-on-one meeting with a student advisor to help you select and register for courses.

To register for TREK BU, please click here.

3.  Are you a first-year Pre-Bachelor of Nursing student?

Please print and read this information about your registration sessions:  Pre Nursing Registration Sessions 2013

4.  Are you a first-year Pre-Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing student in Brandon?

A letter has been sent to you from Cathy Demas detailing your orientation sessions.  If you have any questions, please call Cathy at 204-727-7403.

5.  Are you a first-year Pre-Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing student in Winnipeg?

Students accepted to the Winnipeg site do not have to attend the TREK sessions on the BU campus.

We are working with the University of Winnipeg to arrange dates for your registration sessions.  We will contact you as soon as the dates have been arranged.  If you have any questions, please call Cathy at 204-727-7403.  We look forward to talking with you soon.

6.  Are you a first-year Music student?

If so, you will soon  be receiving a letter from Heather Beesley with instructions on the registration process.  If you have any questions, please call Heather at 204-727-7388.  She knows everything.

7.  Are you a transfer or second-degree student?

If so, you don’t have to meet with an advisor but you are still welcome to make an appointment with one if you have concerns about your courses.  Click here for the 2013-14 registration guides.  For other important student registration forms click here.

8.  Feeling lost?

Here is a map of campus.

9.  Important Dates, Registration & Financial Information

Write these down or type them into your phone.  They are important.

• New Student Orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013
• The first day of classes will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013

To find more information regarding important dates, registration or finances, please go to the Registration Guide page.  Scroll down to the bottom of that page to find the links to this information.

10.  Claim your B.U. i.d.

Claimid will allow you to have access to the Student Information System where you can check your marks, financial information, course list, as well as sign up for waiting lists (if appropriate).  Your B.U. i.d. will also give you a Brandon University email account.  Your email account is your id – with @brandonu.ca behind it.

Example:  kgross23 (is my id) – kgross23@brandonu.ca is my email.  Webmail can be accessed through the icon on the top right of the BU homepage. 

11.  Scholarships and Bursaries

Be sure to check out the scholarships for first-year students.  The application form can be found here.

12.  Student Financial Assistance

Student Financial Assistance is completely separate from the University. The Westman office is located at 340 9th Street (3rd Floor), Provincial Building., Brandon, MB. The telephone number is (204) 726-6592 or visit their website at www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca. You would be wise to apply as early as possible; that way if there are any delays, your loan will still arrive in time to finance your first term of studies. Processing takes at least 2 to 4 weeks from the time a completed application is received with all required documentation.  The turnaround for on-line applications seems to be faster then in person.

13.   How much will my first-year cost?

Payment for tuition is due on the first day of classes.

Tuition information

14.  Residence

If you are interested in having only a three minute commute to class, read about our three residences.

15.  Parking

Will you be driving to campus every day?  Students can buy a yearly parking pass.

16.  Confirmation of Registration (Proof of Enrollment Form)

If you require a Confirmation of Registration form, please visit the Financial and Registration Office (second floor of Clark Hall).  The current fee for this form is $8.  For more information, please call 204-727-9724.

17.  Daycare

The Bran-U-Day Care Centre, (a provincially subsidized day care) located adjacent to campus at 303 21st Street, welcomes children between the ages of 2 and 6, of students and staff of Brandon University and the community. Open weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Centre provides a secure physical, emotional, and intellectual environment for children. A board of parents and University staff sets policies for the Centre. Information about registration, fees and program can be obtained by visiting the Centre or by calling 725-0968.

18.  Do you still have a question?

Check here for a list of contacts.  If you still have any questions regarding your transition to BU, please call Katie Gross at (204) 571-7847 or email kgross@brandonu.ca.