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.

Students beginning in September 2021 will begin Academic Advising and Course Registration in SPRING 2021. Please check back for more information.

Please note: 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.

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.

By attending Pre-Orientation you will enjoy a worry-free summer and get a head start on preparing for university. Pre-Orientation will be held in June 2021 for students beginning in September 2021. Please check back for details.

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.

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.

Need a short-term/temporary housing solution? Check out the short term housing options and BU Hotel offered at Brandon University.

To apply for residence, click here!

Long Term Parking permits (1 term, winter term, January 2021) will be going on sale online in December. Click here to learn more about your on-campus parking options.

For further inquiries, please contact the Parking Office.

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.

Health Insurance

• Brandon University offers insurance to International Students through Manitoba Blue Cross. To learn more click here.

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 Monday, January 4, 2021 for students starting in January 2021. Click here for details.

Orientation for students starting in September 2021 is TBD. Please check back in the spring.

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.

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.

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.

Students starting in January can click here to order your 2020-2021 Student ID Cards. Important things to note about your Student ID Card:

• The Student ID centre will not be open for in-person card printing and pick up this year.  You MUST complete this process online.
• 2020-2021 cards may be used for complimentary access to Brandon Transit buses.
• If you are enrolled in any of the courses at Brandon University that will have an in-person component, you MUST have your student ID card in order to attend.
• If you are a residence student, you will need your card in order to access your building, use your meal plan money and ride public transit at no cost.
• You can expect significant processing time once you have ordered your ID card online.  Our office is working as quickly as possible to produce and send out cards, however, please expect approximately 2 weeks for delivery.  We kindly ask that you do not contact us multiple times to check on the card production unless the 2 week window from ordering has passed.
• You will be able to function in the short term without your physical card should you not have in-person classes or require it for transit.  Your card will be required come exam time, so still please proceed with ordering one at your convenience.

Students starting in September 2021 can check back in summer for details about the 2021/2022 Student ID Cards.