How to Apply
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Inform yourself
First step taken, before contacting the Study Abroad Office is to attend one of our mandatory Information Sessions. For the time being these sessions will be delivered in a three-part virtual webinar format. View our Student Guide to Study Abroad to learn more about the requirements to apply.
Info session schedule2
Do some exploring
Research and find a university that offers the courses you need.
Explore DestinationsClick Search Programs to view bilateral choices.
If searching ISEP, click here.
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Make choices
Before an interview, rank your top three picks with either ISEP or Bilateral (not a combination of both).
Plan a meeting with a Program Advisor. Save electives to increase course choices.
Read student stories4
Think about money
Make a financial plan for your studies and consider best approach before the interview.
Paying for Study Abroad5
Talk to us
Book an Interview with TRU Study Abroad, where you will be registered into the Horizons Online application. Email studyabroad@tru.ca with your name, TRU student ID number, your program of study and top destination of choice.
Contact us
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Submit
Ask yourself, "Have I submitted all required paperwork and completed all required steps?"
Click Submit.
2020/21 Application Deadlines
| Winter 2021 | Summer/Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| ISEP & Nursing | July 10 , 2020 | February 5, 2021 |
| Bilateral (First priority) |
October 2, 2020 | February 26, 2021 |
| Bilateral (Final) |
October 9, 2020 | March 5, 2021 |
Questions?
- Send a message to your Study Abroad Ambassadors on Facebook
- Visit trustudyabroad.com - student driven and made webpages with FAQ's, blogs, tips to apply etc.
- Download the Student Guide for Study Abroad
- Check out the Additional Resources below
- Ask us!
Applications
TRU Study Abroad, uses a portal online application system called Horizons. To access an application for exchange, field school and/or TRU Off-Campus activity, logging in for the first time, or completing an important step, click here to access the Horizons system.
Bilateral Exchange
Please complete all documents in Bilateral application.
- Students are registered into Horizons system during the interview
- Horizons Online Application here
- Course Request List Form TRU Program Advisor signs (Example of Course Request Equivalency Proposal)
- Academic References Completed by TRU faculty, professor, practicum coordinator.
- TRU Study Abroad Waivers - submitted to Study Abroad Office
ISEP Exchange
When selecting an ISEP Program to study abroad, there are two important details:
- Students are registered into Horizons system during the interview
- Complete the ISEP online application ISEP Online Application
- Update online application called Horizons Online Application here .
- Select Program called ISEP - International Student Exchange Program. Manually type school and country name for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.
- Course Request List Form - TRU Program Advisor signs (Example of Course Request Equivalency Proposal )
- Academic References Completed by TRU faculty, professor, practicum coordinator directly to ISEP.
- TRU Study Abroad Waivers - submitted to Study Abroad Office
- ISEP Online Application Manual and Tips for Students reference
Need help?
Drop in at a SASS (Study Abroad Support Session)
Get help from peers who have been in your shoes! If you have 1 question or 45, bring your lunch and get answers!
- Support for ISEP and Bilateral applications
- Bring your application
- Sessions are casual
- Drop in when you can
- BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch!)
- Check out our Events Calendar for dates
Attend an info session
Sessions are informative and informal. There is no need to bring anything and a Q & A period is included.
- Check out our Events Calendar for info session dates.
- All info session dates are also posted on the TRU Study Abroad Facebook page.
Please note: attending an info session is necessary for a successful Study Abroad application.
Info Sessions
The first step to apply to Study Abroad is to attend one of our Information Sessions, which are offered regularly throughout the academic year.
