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International Students Winter 2025 Orientation
Wednesday, December 18
 

10:00am PST

Early Check-in
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
Come check in with us if you are already in Kamloops, bring your study permit if applicable with you please and thank you!
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD

10:00am PST

Early Check-in special - SIN
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
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.
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD

10:00am PST

Early Check-in special: Canadian Banks, Local Cell Phone Providers
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
Get a cell phone plan and open a bank account all at once!
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD

10:00am PST

Early Check-in special: Medical Insurance
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
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
Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD
 
Sunday, December 29
 

9:00am PST

Airport reception with TRU World
Sunday December 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:55pm PST
DescriptionDuring the Arrival Reception, TRU staff and student volunteers are at the Kamloops Airport to welcome you. A TRU bus will pick you up from the Kamloops Airport and drop you off at your residence.

Homestay students are met by their host family at a pre-arranged arrival time.

For students arriving before or after the dates above, Taxi/shuttle service is available at the airport. Taxis cost approximately CAD$40 and Shuttle bus approximately $20. There is also a free telephone you can use to call the taxi companies (Yellow cabs and Kami cabs), located on the wall inside the Kamloops Airport terminal building.
Students who arrive by bus can also call a taxi service below.

  • Yellow Cabs: 250-374-3333
  • Kami Cabs: 250-374-9999 or kamidispatch@gmail.com
  • Airport Shuttle: 250-314-4803
  • Uride (similar to Uber)
Sunday December 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:55pm PST
 
Monday, December 30
 

9:00am PST

Airport reception with TRU World
Monday December 30, 2024 9:00am - 11:55pm PST
DescriptionDuring the Arrival Reception, TRU staff and student volunteers are at the Kamloops Airport to welcome you. A TRU bus will pick you up from the Kamloops Airport and drop you off at your residence.

Homestay students are met by their host family at a pre-arranged arrival time.

For students arriving before or after the dates above, Taxi/shuttle service is available at the airport. Taxis cost approximately CAD$40 and Shuttle bus approximately $20. There is also a free telephone you can use to call the taxi companies (Yellow cabs and Kami cabs), located on the wall inside the Kamloops Airport terminal building.
Students who arrive by bus can also call a taxi service below.

  • Yellow Cabs: 250-374-3333
  • Kami Cabs: 250-374-9999 or kamidispatch@gmail.com
  • Airport Shuttle: 250-314-4803
  • Uride (similar to Uber)
Monday December 30, 2024 9:00am - 11:55pm PST
 
Thursday, January 2
 

9:00am PST

Main Check-in
Thursday January 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD
 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.

Thursday January 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD TBD

9:00am PST

Main Check-in special: Medical Insurance
Thursday January 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD
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
Thursday January 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD TBD

10:00am PST

Main Check-in special - SIN
Thursday January 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
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.
Thursday January 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD

10:00am PST

Main Check-in special: Canadian Banks, Local Cell Phone Providers
Thursday January 2, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD
Get a cell phone plan and open a bank account all at once!
Thursday January 2, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm PST
TBD TBD
 
Friday, January 3
 

8:00am PST

Breakfast
Friday January 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Free breakfast courtesy of TRU World
Friday January 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Terrace Room & Rotunda, Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Terrace Room & Rotunda, Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)

9:00am PST

Grand Opening Ceremony & meet TRU World!
Friday January 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PST
Friday January 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PST
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)

10:00am PST

International Student Advisors Session (ISA) - meet your ISA!
Friday January 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
English speaking session will take place in Grand Hall,  other language sessions to follow and to be confirmed
Friday January 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)

12:00pm PST

Lunch
Friday January 3, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Free hot lunch served courtesy of TRU World
Friday January 3, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Terrace Room & Rotunda, Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Terrace Room & Rotunda, Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)

2:00pm PST

Work & Study in Canada
Friday January 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
This is the session that covers everything you need to know about study and work in Canada.
Friday January 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)

3:00pm PST

Safe and Sound: Do's and Don'ts in Canada
Friday January 3, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Do you want to explore how things are similar or different from back home? Learn what is acceptable and not acceptable behavior in Canada, how to stay out of trouble while you are attending an educational institution. Joined by Safety Advisor to TRU.
Friday January 3, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
 
Sunday, January 5
 

10:00am PST

Late arrival Check-in (includes Medical Insurance)
Sunday January 5, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
Come check in with us if you have missed previous check-ins, bring your study permit if applicable with you please and thank you!
Sunday January 5, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD
 
Monday, January 6
 

TBA

Start of the classes
Monday January 6, 2025 TBA
Monday January 6, 2025 TBA
 
Friday, January 10
 

10:00am PST

Late Orientation (if you missed the Orientation on 3rd of January)
Friday January 10, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD
If you missed Orientation we had for you on January 3rd, please come and see us on the 10th of January for a short orientation.
Friday January 10, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
TBD TBD
 

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