International Students Winter 2025 Orientation

Learn about medical insurance and sign up for the British Columbia Medical Service Plan (MSP).
Apply online: https://my.gov.bc.ca/msp/application/prepare

Learn more about Social Insurance Number in Canada (SIN) and apply for it online.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
Service Canada representatives will be present to answer your questions and help you to apply for a SIN.

 Come and check in with us.

Please bring your passport, study permit and original transcripts if you have not yet submitted them yet.
If you need to take English Placement or Math Test, you will be assigned date and time at the Check-in.

*** if you have checked in with us earlier during the Early Check-in - you can skip this one ***

We have a lot more prepared for you!

• Meet with a Canadian Bank representative and open a student account right here!
• Connect your cell phone with a local provider
• Learn about medical insurance and sign up for the British Columbia Medical Service Plan (MSP).
• Explore the TRU campus and learn about some secret study places by going for a campus tour with a  TRU student volunteer.

Get a cell phone plan and open a bank account all at once!