Congratulations and welcome to Brandon University! Complete the tasks on this page to start your course registration process and to help you prepare for the first day of classes. It looks like a long list, however, they do not all need to be done at one time, and some are not relevant to every student. Contact us at FutureStudents@BrandonU.ca if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
1. Know your student number
You will need your six-digit BU student number many times throughout your journey as a student. You can find your student number on your offer of admission letter. Lost it? No worries. Email
Admissions@BrandonU.ca
2. Claim your BU Username & Password
To begin you will need to claim your BU Username and Password. You will need your student number to do this. Follow the directions on the
IT Helpdesk website to claim your ID (username and password).
Remember/record your username and password because you will use them to log into important student portals such as the Student Information System, BU Webmail, Moodle, and on-campus computers.
Experiencing difficulties? Contact the IT Helpdesk at 204-571-8500 or HelpDesk@BrandonU.ca
3. Check your BU email account
You can easily access your BU email account by going to the top of the
BU homepage, and clicking on the word WEBMAIL in the top right corner. You will use your username and password to log into your BU email account.
There are two things to know about your Webmail:
- You need to check your webmail regularly! Your BU email account is the primary way that we contact you about changes to your classes, wait-lists, upcoming events, and so much more!
- Follow the Webmail Guide to learn how to set up your email account, access Office 365, forward to another account, and check email on your phone.
Experiencing difficulties? Contact the IT Helpdesk at 204-571-8500 or HelpDesk@BrandonU.ca
4. Advising, Course Selection, & Course Registration
For students attending in 2022-23 (starting September 2022 or January 2023), new student advising, course selection, and registration will begin on April 26, 2022 . Follow this link and click on your program to start the process!
If you have been admitted for the 2023-24 year (starting September 2023 or January 2024), check back for new student advising information in Spring 2023.
5. Connect with the Office of International Activities (If Applicable)
Study Permit Requirements
As an international student, if you will be studying in Canada for more than six months, you must have a valid Study Permit. Please apply for your Study Permit immediately.
Before the course registration deadline of your first term, you must provide a copy of your valid study permit to the Office of International Activities.
The staff in the Office of International Activities are not legally permitted to provide you with immigration advice including, but not limited to study and work permits, renewals, post-graduate work permits or permanent residency applications. If you require assistance, the OIA has an approved list of ICCRC immigration consultants that we can refer you to. Please be advised their fees may vary.
6. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Learn more about and apply for Scholarships, Bursaries, and Scholarship-Bursaries at Brandon University by visiting the Scholarships and Awards page. For questions about Scholarships and Awards, contact Scholarships@BrandonU.ca
Canadian students with financial need may apply for provincial and Canada Student Loans. Application procedures can vary by province. If you are a Canadian from outside of Manitoba, visit the Canada Student Loans website to find out how loans are administered for your home province.
Sponsored students are required to have their registration approved by Financial & Registration Services. Questions about sponsorship or student loans? Call Accounts Receivable at (204) 727-9699 or (204) 727-9757 or email Accounts@BrandonU.ca
7. Pre-Orientation
8. Connect with Student Accessibility Services (If Applicable)
Do you have a disability or chronic medical condition and require academic accommodations or assistive technology? Contact Student Accessibility Services before the start of the school year to discuss the services and supports that you may access during the upcoming school year.
9. Apply for Residence (If Applicable)
Looking for housing in Brandon? Life in residence brings you the best of all worlds. Enjoy the comforts and conveniences of home when you join a fun and vibrant community of fellow students in BU residence. To learn more about how affordable it is to live in residence and the costs associated with staying here, please click here.
To apply for residence, click here!
Questions? Contact Residence@BrandonU.ca
10. Purchase Parking Permit (If Applicable)
Explore your parking options: Long Term Parking, Short Term Parking, and Carpool Parking. If you choose to get to BU by bike check out our secure bike compound.
Be sure to follow the purchase instructions to secure your permit. For further inquiries, please contact the Parking Office.
11. Organize Daycare (If Applicable)
As a BU student, you may also be in need of daycare services for your child or children. Located at 303, 21st Street (close to campus), the BU Early Learning Centre is open from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm for children between the ages of 21 months and 8 years old. For more information on registration, fees, and the program, visit the Centre or call (204) 725-0968 or email for information. Sign up for daycare as soon as possible; this step should not be delayed due to daycare waitlist shortages. While there is on-campus daycare, spots fill up very quickly. Please follow the steps below.
- Register on the Manitoba Online Childcare Registry.
- Call local daycares and ask to be put on waitlists.
- Check local web pages, such as EBrandon for daycare listings.
12. Health Insurance (If Applicable)
Brandon University offers health insurance to International Students through Manitoba Blue Cross. To learn more click here.
13. Connect with the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) Office (If Applicable)
Some learners admitted to Brandon University may bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills acquired while working or through personal endeavours, such as a hobby. If you have acquired university-level learning through these experiences, you may be eligible to have your prior learning assessed for university credits. Connect with our Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Office at Brandon University and see if PLAR credits can be applied towards the completion of your degree.
14. Orientation
Winter Orientation is scheduled for January 3, 2023 for students starting in January. Please continue to watch your email and our social media for updates! Check back here soon.
For students admitted to begin in September 2023, Orientation information will be available here in Spring 2023.
Virtual Tour
Campus Map
Questions? Contact Orientation@BrandonU.ca
15. Buy your textbooks
How do I buy my books? The BU Book Store is currently physically closed to the public. Students can order all textbooks and course materials for delivery from the BU Bookstore website. Ordered items will be delivered to your home. Please provide a street address, as Purolator only ships to street addresses. If you are unable to provide an address, we will call you to let you know that an extra shipping cost will be added for an expedited Canada Post service. Curbside pick up and delivery is also available to those who call in their order to 204-727-9732.
How do I know which books to buy? Sign into Student Information and take a screenshot or print out of your course information so you can order the correct books. You will need to know the course number, section, name and instructor.
When should I buy my books? Some students choose to buy their textbooks just before classes start and others wait until they have attended their first class or two. The choice is entirely yours! Please keep in mind deliveries will take a while, so you are encouraged to buy your books early.
16. Make your payments
Tuition – For an overview of paying your tuition at Brandon University, learn how to Pay Your BU Account. Once you have selected and registered for your courses you should log into the Student Information System to view financial information. Tuition is due on the first day of each semester. Call Financial and Registration Services at 204-727-9724 or email FinReg@BrandonU.ca
Residence – Housing payments are due in full at the beginning of each term (before you check in). Pay online, in person or by mail.
Verification of Enrollment – Your financial institution may require a verification of enrollment. Log in to Student Information and click on the Verification of Enrollment tab to download the form. Please contact Financial & Registration Services at (204) 727-9724, or via email at finreg@brandonu.ca if you have questions.
17. Get your student card
Visit https://www.brandonu.ca/ancillary/student-id-centre/ to request your student card. To request a card, you must be registered in courses. If you haven’t yet registered, please visit item number 4 above (Advising, Course Selection and Registration).
