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.

To begin you will need to claim your BU Username and Password. 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.

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 three things to know about your Webmail:

1. You need to check your webmail/email 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!
2. You can forward this email to another account (e.g. hotmail, gmail).
3. You can access Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint through your Webmail account.

Experiencing difficulties? Contact the IT Helpdesk at 204-571-8500 or helpdesk@brandonu.ca.

Please visit the Advising, Course Selection & Course Registration website and follow the directions for the program you are admitted to. Please also watch your mail/BU email for additional information!

New students will be prompted to input their Social Insurance Number (SIN) when using the Online Registration System. If applicable to you, please know your SIN when connecting with an Advisor or registering for courses.

Academic Advising and Course Registration for September 2020 will begin in May. Information will be mailed and emailed to you in April. Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 Response, appointments may be limited to phone, online chat, or Zoom meetings.

Students must complete steps 1-3 before proceeding to course advising and registration.

Learn more about and apply for Scholarships, Bursaries, and Scholarship-Bursaries at Brandon University by visiting the Scholarships and Awards page.

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.

Pre-Orientation will be held on June 10th, 2020. Please continue to check back for more details regarding this event.

Contact Student Accessibility Services before the start of the school year to discuss academic accommodations that may be needed during the upcoming school year.

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!

Parking passes for the 2020/2021 academic year are not currently available. Please click here for parking services at Brandon University and continue to check back (parking for the next near usually becomes available in June or July).

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 wait list shortages. While there is on-campus daycare, spots fill up very quickly. Please follow the steps below.

1. Register on the Manitoba Online Childcare Registry.
2. Call local daycares and ask to be put on wait lists.
3. Check local web pages, such as EBrandon for daycare listings.

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.

Airport Shuttle

• If arriving to Winnipeg International Airport please be advised of the Airport Shuttle Service.

Health Insurance

• Effective September 1, 2018, Manitoba Health Insurance will no longer be available from the Province to international students enrolled at Brandon University. Brandon University is happy to provide enhanced coverage through guard.me International Insurance.

Some learners admitted to Brandon University may bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills acquired while working or through personal endeavors, 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.

Orientation will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020! Please check back in August to register for Orientation.

Buy your books in person at BU Campus Books: You can obtain your required textbooks from the store via rental or direct purchase (new or used). BU Campus Books is located in the Knowles-Douglas Students’ Union Centre.

Buy your books online at BU Campus Books: If you are unable to come in the store you can order online.

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 find 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!

Price Match Guarantee if you find the book at a cheaper price on any Canadian online store (for example Amazon.ca), the store will match that price (other conditions apply).

Tuition – 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. 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.

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.

Pre-Order: Pre-Order for your Student ID Card is not yet available. Visit the Ancillary Services website to see when this option will be available.

On Campus: You can also wait and get your student card when arrive on campus. The Student ID Center will be open for the season in August.

The Student ID Center is located at the Ancillary Services Office in McMaster Hall. ID center hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Questions? Please phone Ancillary Services at 204-727-7394.

*Please ensure that you bring a piece of government issues ID. You must already be registered for your courses in order to get your ID card.