Pre-Orientation

Wednesday, July 29th

Arrive anytime between 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm. Pre-Orientation includes a campus tour and some information session that will be completed around 3:00 pm.

The following is a list of the information session at Pre-Orientation (in no particular order):

• Intro to University Life
• Engaging in Student LIfe
• Getting Started (Academic Advisors)
  • Note: There will not be individual advising during this session. This session is to teach students about the course calendar. Campus will be open from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm if you wish to explore campus and/or if you would like to find your classrooms for the upcoming year.
• Advice from current students with a Q&A

* Sessions are tentative and subject to change*

What is Pre-Orientation?

Pre-Orientation is an event that allows students to gather on campus to better understand the information about the transition to university. It is a chance to speak with people face-to-face and have your questions answered. Students and their family will meet faculty/staff, watch presentations, and take a campus tour.

Who should attend Pre-Orientation?

The event is for new students who have been admitted for September 2026 or January 2027 to help prepare for university. Parents and supports are encouraged to attend. The intended outcomes for Pre-Orientation include:

• Connection – students will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other new students.
• Familiarity – students will feel comfortable on campus and have a basic knowledge of the services available to them.
• Parental Satisfaction – parents and supporters will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about how to prepare for fall, and better understand the transition to university.
• Detailed Information – students and family will be able to ask specific questions about their program of study, services and supports offered, and about preparing to attend.

Can’t Make It To Pre-Orientation But Still Have Burning Questions?

Don’t worry, we got you covered! If you are an International student or unable to make it to Pre-Orientation and have some burning questions, we will be hosting two Virtual Drop-In Sessions. During these sessions, new students will be able to hop onto a zoom call with some of our Recruitment and Retention team to ask their burning questions. Once their questions have been answered, the students are free to leave the call.

These sessions will be taking place on July 28th from 10:00am to 12:00pm and August 20th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. If  you would like to join one of these Virtual Drop-In Sessions, send an email to Orientation@brandonu.ca indicating which date you would like to drop in on and we will send you a link!

Reminders

If you haven’t yet set-up your student account (User ID and password) or registered for classes, please visit BrandonU.ca/Accepted and follow all your next steps.

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 with your User ID and password 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.