Already Accepted?
Welcome to Brandon University! Below is a list of pre-orientation tasks for you to complete to help you prepare for the first day of classes.
1. Join the conversation
Add BU to Facebook and Twitter for important updates! Use #IAMBU throughout your university journey.
2. Book your Trek: First-Year & Transfer Course Advising Appointment
For students beginning in September 2017, please check back soon to learn how you can register and watch your mailbox in early April for information about TREK! TREK begins the last week of April.
Once you have met with your Advisor, visit the BU Homepage and choose Online Registration. Once completed, visit the Student Information System to print off the timetable for your upcoming semester.
3. Claim your B.U. ID
Claim.id will allow you to have access to the Student Information System where you can check your marks, view financial information, print off your course schedule (timetable) and view waiting lists as well as add/drop courses. This will also activate your BU email account. You will need your six-digit number which is in the middle of your acceptance letter. Lost it? No worries. Email admissions@brandonu.ca.
4. Are you coming from another accredited post-secondary institution?
Check to see if any of your credits transfer. If you cannot find a course in the Transfer Database it does not necessarily indicate transfer credit will not be awarded. A detailed course outline may be required to determine whether credit may be granted. Contact the Admissions Office at transfer@brandonu.ca for more information.
5. Apply for Residence (or look for off-campus housing)
Applications can be completed online. Have questions? Please call the Residence Office at 204-727-7394.
6. Apply for Scholarships and financial aid
- Financial Assistance – Visit Manitoba Student Aid and Brandon University Student Financial Planning Guide. Want to talk to a person? Call Karen at 204-727-9757.
- Scholarships and Bursaries – Be sure to check out the scholarships and bursaries available for first-year students. Or call Jen. She knows everything. 204-727-9737.
7. Check your BU email account
At the top of the BU homepage, there is the word WEBMAIL. Click on that to access your BU account. You will need to have claimed your i.d. (see above) before you can access this account. This is how BU will communicate with you. You can forward this email to another account (e.g. hotmail, gmail). Please check this email regularly.
8. Buy your textbooks. Get your student card.
Sign into Student Information using your BU electronic I.D. and print out your course list and visit our campus bookstore. The staff there are super-helpful.
Your student card can be obtained at the Ancillary Office in McMaster Hall.
9. Buy your campus parking pass and rent a locker
If necessary:
- Parking – Applications for parking passes can be found here. Or call 204-727-9761.
- Rent a locker – Lockers are found in Music (large lockers) and Science. Please visit Finance and Registration to inquire about these rentals.
10. Register for Orientation on September 5th
Watch your mail for information about our new student orientation. Registration coming soon!
12. Pay your tuition by September 6th
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester. You can pay in person or online. It is recommended to pay at least a week prior to the start of classes. Questions? Call Financial and Registration Services at 204-727-9724.
13. Organize Daycare (if applicable)
BU Early Learning Centre, (a provincially subsidized day care) welcomes children between the ages of 2 and 6, of students and staff of Brandon University. It is located adjacent to campus at 303 21st Street. For more information call 204-725-0968
14. Get excited! Buy some BU swag!
Order your BU swag online!
We look forward to seeing you!