Discover U…Before Classes Start
New Student Checklist

1. Access your myTRU Account
Students are provided with a myTRU account upon admission. In order to log into your myTRU account, you will need your login and password (Password example: September 1, 1992 is entered as 920901). Once your account has been activated, your  myTRU portal acts a core resource for all information necessary for TRU students. It allows you to register for courses online, pay fees and tuition, use your student email, access campus notifications and much more. Your myTRU account is accessible online, both on and off campus.

2. Pay Tition Deposit
Students will receive a registration notice in the mail as a reminder to pay a $300 tuition deposit prior to your registration date. This will allow students to register for courses or to be wait-listed for courses if they are at full capacity. Students can pay their commitment fee at the Campus Cashier located in Old Main or online at myTRU.ca . Note: For students who have received scholarships, bursaries or other means of funding, the TRU Cashier will accept a sponsorship letter in lieu of the $300 tution deposit.

3. Plan Fall and Winter Courses
Every student is responsible to generate their own conflict free timetable, with a maximum course load of 5 classes per semester. Please refer to this TRU webpage  to learn how to create a conflict free timetable. Academic advisors are available to help with program planning and course selection; contact Academic Advising at advising@tru.ca for help. For a list of courses offered in the Fall and Winter semester, please visit TRU’s course schedule.

4. Register for Fall and Winter Courses
Students are allotted a registration time and date to begin registering for courses, which can be found on myTRU under ‘Registration Status’ in the ‘Student Resources’ homepage. Students can register and print course schedule using myTRU or can also visit the Registrar’s office located in Old Main 1155. If you need additional help contact Academic Advising at advising@tru.ca .

5. Pay Tuition
Tuition and fees can be paid a variety of ways: online at myTRU , at the campus cashier located in Old Main 1614, over the telephone to the cashier at 250-371-5646 or at any bank location.

6. Pick up Student ID
Once you have activated your myTRU account, registered for courses and paid your tuition in full, you are able to pick up your student card. Student cards may be obtained at the Campus Cashier located on Student Street in the Old Main Building. Students should know their student number before arriving at the campus cashier, who will take your picture, and your student card will be printed on the spot.

7. Get your U Pass
The U-Pass provides students with unlimited access to the Kamloops Transit System, free access to the Canada Games Swimming Pool, and 50% off the Tournament Capital Centre amenities. Upon registration and paying tuition, all new students are provided with a U-Pass sticker that is placed on your Student ID card. You must have your current course registration data form in order to receive your U-Pass at the Student Union front desk OR be able to produce a myTRU document that indicates that you have been assessed TRUSU fees for the semester. The Student Union, also known as TRUSU , is located in the Independent Centre, attached to the Campus Activity Centre. Tip: Check out the Student Union front desk towards the end of August to see when your U Pass sticker is available. Also, when visiting the Independant Centre, inquire about the student health and dental plan or visit Online Orientation for more information.

8. Access your Network Account
As a new student, you are provided with a campus network account that will allow you to log onto the lab computers and theTRU wireless network. For all new students, your username is your login name. You can find this in your myTRU account, in your student email, on the top right hand corner. Your initial password will be your birth date in the following format: dd-Mmm-yy. (Example: September 1, 1992 is entered as 01-Sep-92). Once you have successfully logged onto your account, you are strongly recommended to change your existing password. If you need additional help, please visit the computer labs located ion Old Main or visit IT Services.

9. Buy Textbooks
Textbooks required for TRU courses can be purchased online or in person at the TRU Bookstore, which is located in the Campus Activity Centre. Visit the website to check out different ways for you to get your course material, from purchasing (new & used), renting, or in jumpbook (e-book) format. Visit Bookstore 101 to get helpful hints for purchasing textbooks both in store and online and visit textbook buy-backs to get more information on selling used textbooks.

10. Get to Know Your Campus
Refer to TRU's campus map to find a step by step guide of some essential locations on campus. These locations will help you become familiar with your university. Contact The Welcome Centre at 250-371-5754 or tours@tru.ca for more information. All tours start at the Welcome Centre, House 9.

11. Complete Online Orientation
Online Orientation is a brand new service available for students online. This information will prepare you for university life and student success. This acts as a resource centre connecting students to all services and programs available for new students at TRU.

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