• About Covid-19
• Health protocols
• Campus access
• Your responsibilities
• Preventing stigma

Fall Term is being held in-person as safely possible. In general, we are welcoming classes of up to 25 students in person, as well as some larger classes.

You should plan to be in Brandon for the duration of the Fall Term. You should be here even though not all of your classes may be in-person. While the pandemic continues to present some uncertainty, we anticipate that courses in the Winter term will be primarily in person.

Updated registration guides are now available on the BU website.

• Registration for New Students

Registration for Returning Students

• Registration Information
• Online Registration
• Regular Session Registration Guides
• Pass/No-Credit Grading Option

• Orientation 2021 is TBA
• International Student Virtual Orientation

• Newcomer’s Guide
• MB Travel and Arrival Protocol for International Students
• Government of Canada Study Permit updates
• Office of International Activities

Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19, or an approved exemption, will be required to attend the Brandon University campus after Oct. 31, 2021.

• The Vaccination Policy lays out the requirements, processes, and scope of the full campus vaccination requirement
• There is a path to seek exemptions for the very small number of people who cannot be vaccinated
• All users of the HLC fitness centre, gymnasiums, or track must show they are fully vaccinated. There is no option to seek an exemption.
• BU students can currently attend classes in the HLC without proof of vaccination or test results, however will need to seek an exemption to continue doing so after Oct. 31.
• All diners in Food Services must show vaccination status, aside from those who live in BU Residence or those who are taking food out.

Students who remain unvaccinated, and who are unable to secure an exemption, will be welcome in online-only courses. However, they will not be able to access on-campus facilities or services — many of which continue to be available through online or phone options.

BU encourages everyone to get fully vaccinated as soon as you are eligible. Fully vaccinated students can enter to win a share of more than $10,000 in great BU prizes, including a Grand Prize of $5,000 towards your tuition and other fees:

• Every Shot is a Winning Shot

Two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the key factor in guiding re-opening plans and public health guidelines for the Province of Manitoba.  Two doses offers significant protection against all known variants of concern.

International Students

Covid-19 vaccinations for international students will be at no cost (free). Here are four different scenarios to assist you.:

1. Fully Vaccinated Student — If you have received one of Canada’s approved vaccinations (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZenca, Janssen (Johnson and Johnson), you will need to show proof of vaccination upon arrival to Canada.  The current guidelines can be found here: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/isolation. Once you have completed any required federal quarantine at point of entry, you will not have to quarantine in Manitoba.
2. You have only received one approved dose in your home country (you need a second dose) — You will be able to book and receive your second dose in Manitoba.  You can book it up to a month in advance from your home country.  You will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks upon arrival in Canada. Please factor in the 2 week quarantine period so your earliest opportunity to attend an appointment is two weeks after you arrive in Canada.
3. You need to be vaccinated for Covid 19 or do not have an approved vaccine — You can book and receive both doses in Manitoba.  You can book it up to a month in advance from your home country.  You will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks upon arrival in Canada. Please factor in the 2 week quarantine period so your earliest opportunity to attend an appointment is two weeks after you arrive in Canada.
4. You do not wish to be vaccinated for Covid 19/unable to do to health reasons — Brandon University requires vaccination on campus, with limited exceptions, and you may also be covered under the provincial vaccine mandate.

Book a vaccine appointment

Walk-in vaccination clinics are being held on campus Oct. 5–6, 2021.

Vaccines are also widely available in the community, and you can book appointments up to one month in advance: https://protectmb.ca/making-your-appointment-is-easy/

A current list of questions and answers can be found here: https://protectmb.ca/qa/

Start here now: https://www.brandonu.ca/future-students/accepted/

For the Fall 2021 Term, you’ll also want to start looking at information like:

• How do I order my textbooks?
• I need a parking pass
• Student I.D. Centre
• Residence Facilities

• Student Services
• Indigenous Peoples Centre
• Office of International Activities
• Brandon University Student’s Union
  • Student Advocacy, Health and Dental Plan, Clubs and Collectives, Food Security (food bank)
• Department Chairs – Undergraduate Programs
• Department Chairs – Graduate Programs

Please call 204-727-9737 to make an appointment for the following:

• to speak with a Personal Counsellor
• help finding a summer job/resume/career assistance
• talk to an academic advisor (drop/add/degree check)
• you’re a student with a temporary or permanent disability
• would like academic support for your courses (e.g. math, writing, study skills, test taking)

Tuition Payment

Financial & Registration Services continues to have limited access and is not available for in person services or inquiries. Visit our Pay Online site for important payment information. If you still have questions or need help:

• Student loans, payment arrangements or other financial inquiries: Accounts@BrandonU.ca or call 204-727-9699
• Registration related and all other inquiries: FinReg@BrandonU.ca or call 204-727-7313

Please note we are experiencing high volumes of inquiries and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Financial Support

• I would like information on scholarships and bursaries
• I would like information on your emergency funding programs
• I’d like to speak to someone about my financial account
  • Contact Jacquie Esplin at esplinj@brandonu.ca

• Virtual Walk-In Clinic
• Coronavirus Safety on Campus
• Healthy Living Centre

• How to Use Moodle
• How to Use Zoom
• Information about Top Hat
• What technology do I need for online learning?
• I need a place to study
• I need internet on campus with my own device
• I need to use a campus computer
• I need to use a printer, photocopier, or load money on my print account
• Online Teaching Technologies – Privacy and Security Overview
  • Like all social media, there are privacy and security considerations when using online teaching and learning technologies. We have compiled this guide for students, faculty and employees to highlight these considerations and provide best practices.  
• Online exam proctoring

• IT Helpdesk
  • IT HelpDesk can be reached through electronic ticket submission, email, phone 204-571-8510, or in-person. All IT HelpDesk requests follow the same triage and queue.
  • IT HelpDesk is administering laptop loans to students, on a first-come, first-serve basis and for a two-week periods. There is no need to show financial need to borrow a student laptop.
• I need internet on campus with my own device
• I need to use a campus computer
• I need to use a printer, photocopier, or load money on my print account
• What technology do I need for online learning?
• IT Security
  • Follow these best practices to ensure safe computing, whether you are working on campus or remotely.
• Online Teaching Technologies – Privacy and Security Overview
  • Like all social media, there are privacy and security considerations when using online teaching and learning technologies. We have compiled this guide for students, faculty and employees to highlight these considerations and provide best practices.  

Library doors are locked, but we are card-swipe accessible to students, faculty and staff using current 2021-22 student cards and fobs. Hours are available on our web pages below:

• Library
  • The Library has been configured to maximize study space while maintaining 2-meter distancing.
  • Group study rooms can be booked for collaborative work.
  • Library stacks are open for browsing and borrowing.
  • Users who prefer to request holds pickup of library items may still do so; there is a 2-3 days turnaround for these requests.
  • Interlibrary loan services are available for both electronic and physical items.
  • Library reference services will be offered through both in-person and virtual delivery.
  • We strongly encourage students to reach out for support on their coursework and research.
• Archives
  • Archives visits are booked by appointment during regular business hours.