Start Here - International Student Orientation Summer 2019: Full Schedule

8:30am PDT

Airport Reception

TRU World teams will be meeting students at the airport between 8:30am–5:00pm and 7:00pm–12:00am.

During reception, TRU staff and student volunteers are at the Kamloops Airport to welcome and assist you with finding a taxi or a shuttle bus. Bring cash for transportation (about CAD$40 for taxi, less than CAD$20 for shuttle).

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

Students arriving outside of these dates can request a pick-up service for a fee of CAD$75. Taxis/shuttle services are available at the airport at a lower cost. There is also a free telephone you can use to call the taxi or shuttle from the airport upon arrival.

Yellow Cabs: 250-374-3333
Kami Cabs: 250-374-9999
Airport Shuttle: 250-314-4803

Monday April 29, 2019 8:30am - 11:30pm PDT
Kamloops Airport 3035 Airport Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 7X1

Airport Reception, Pre-orientation

8:30am PDT

Airport Reception

Yellow Cabs: 250-374-3333
Kami Cabs: 250-374-9999
Airport Shuttle: 250-314-4803

Tuesday April 30, 2019 8:30am - 11:30pm PDT
Kamloops Airport 3035 Airport Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 7X1

Airport Reception, Pre-orientation

10:00am PDT

Campus Tour

Explore the TRU campus and learn about some secret study places and some really cool chill spots by going for a campus tour with a TRU student volunteer.

Tuesday April 30, 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IB Foyer, International Building

Welcome Centre events, Campus Tour

10:00am PDT

Medical Insurance

- Learn about your coverage
- Sign up for provincial Medical Service Plan (MSP)
- Find out what to do if you need to see a doctor

Tuesday April 30, 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IB 1014, International Building

Welcome Centre events, Medical Insurance

10:00am PDT

Welcome Centre - Check In and Registration

Please bring your passport, study permit and original transcripts if you have not yet submitted them.

Learn about medical insurance and sign up for the British Columbia Medical Service Plan (MSP).

Check in and confirm your course registration status.
Attend Degree Planning Sessions.
Explore the TRU campus and learn about some secret study places and some really cool chill spots by going for a campus tour with a TRU student volunteer.
Learn how to use your myTRU account and other important apps to help you succeed.
SPECIAL - Open bank account and connect your mobile phone with local provider right on Campus!
Receive complimentary TRU swag bag.

Tuesday April 30, 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
International Building

Welcome Centre events, Mandatory to attend

11:00am PDT

Become a PRO at myTRU.ca

Attend the session and learn about your myTRU account. Learn how to access it and get the maximum use of it.
- Assistance with log in and default password reset;
- Address/email/phone update (yes, it is VERY important to do - come and learn why);
- myTRU email access and auto forwarding. You have your own TRU email and, as a TRU student, you need to check daily in order not to miss important notification from a professor or registration office;
- Learn how to order transcripts (and what transcript is);
- Look up your courses and how to plan your future semesters;
- $$$ check your student account balance (yes, you can do it online!)
- and much more!

Sessions run every 30 minutes. No registration required.

Tuesday April 30, 2019 11:00am - 3:30pm PDT
OM1335, Old Main

Welcome Centre events, myTRU

11:30am PDT

School of Business and Economics Informational Session (Transfer credits)

This is an important information session for students enrolled in Business programs at TRU.
Students will learn about program plan, transfer credits and expectations in their first school year.

Speakers

School of Business Program Advisors

Tuesday April 30, 2019 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
IB 1008, International Building

Business Students

1:30pm PDT

School of Business and Economics Informational Session (Transfer credits)

This is an important information session for students enrolled in Business programs at TRU.
Students will learn about program plan, transfer credits and expectations in their first school year.

Speakers

School of Business Program Advisors

Tuesday April 30, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
IB 1008, International Building

Business Students

9:00am PDT

English Placement Test

Bring your picture ID and TRU ID number.
Arrive 15 minutes prior test time.

Wednesday May 1, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
OM 1335, Old Main

English Placement Test

10:00am PDT

Downtown Walking Tour: Discover City of Kamloops (Part 1)

Wednesday May 1, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Gathering In front of IB

CityTour

12:00pm PDT

Sahali Walking Tour: Discover City of Kamloops (Part 2)

Wednesday May 1, 2019 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Gathering In front of IB

CityTour

12:30pm PDT

Course Planning Session DROP-IN

Available for all NEW International students in the following programs:

BBA or Associate of Commerce
BCS or Computing Science Diploma
BSc or Associate of Science
BA or Associate of Arts
BFA or Visual Arts Diploma
Pre-Tourism
ESAL or UPREP

No need to pre-register, just drop by.
You are required to bring copies of your transcripts and English Proficiency Test results to your session.

Wednesday May 1, 2019 12:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
OM 1327, Old Main

Course planning session

2:00pm PDT

Shopping Tour: Walmart and Aberdeen Mall (Part 3)

Wednesday May 1, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Gathering In front of IB

CityTour

2:00pm PDT

Games with Volunteers

Wednesday May 1, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Basketball Court on front of Old Main

Music and Entertainment

4:00pm PDT

Hike in Kenna Cartwright Nature Park

Wednesday May 1, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Gathering In front of IB

9:00am PDT

Orientation Grand Opening Ceremony & Breakfast

Come join us for a warm Canadian breakfast and meet the awesome staff members of TRU along with the volunteers who will help in making your first experience at TRU a smooth sailing and memorable one.

Did we mention there will be breakfast?
Don't be late :)

Thursday May 2, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Alumni Theater, Clock Tower

Food, Orientation

10:30am PDT

Student Services Overview

Learn what is available for you on campus to be successful at your studies.

The Faculty of Student Development is the home for two departments that provide support for TRU Students.

Thursday May 2, 2019 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Alumni Theater, Clock Tower

Learning opportunity, Orientation

11:00am PDT

You have questions? We've got answers! International Students Advisors info session CHINESE

This session is customized specifically for you as an international student!

In this session you will learn about how to adjust to your new life in Kamloops, and at TRU. You will also learn about the best places to go to in Kamloops for recreation, outdoor activities, shopping, groceries and much more.
Find out who your International Student Advisers are, and why they are your most valuable resource.

Take a brief look at the schedule and find out what the most important sessions are for YOU!

Speakers

Teresa Wei

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Thursday May 2, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
OM 2740, Old Main

Learning opportunity, Orientation

11:00am PDT

You have questions? We've got answers! International Students Advisors info session ENGLISH

Speakers

Reuben Onyango

Registered International Student Immigration Advisor, TRU World

Kamal Grewal Chaudhry

Registered International Student Immigration Adviseor, TRU World

Tanvir Alam

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Alex Bui

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Thursday May 2, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Alumni Theater, Clock Tower

Learning opportunity, Orientation

11:00am PDT

You have questions? We've got answers! International Students Advisors info session JAPANESE

Speakers

Rika Kimura

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Thursday May 2, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
OM 2741, Old Main

Learning opportunity, Orientation

11:00am PDT

You have questions? We've got answers! International Students Advisors info session SPANISH

Speakers

Reyna Denison

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Thursday May 2, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
OM 2742, Old Main

Learning opportunity, Orientation

12:30pm PDT

Lunch and Tap Water Challenge

More food!

Here at TRU we encourage and celebrate a sustainable way of living.
Want to learn more about how you too can be a part of this awesome way of living?
Come join us for a little H2O fun!

Thursday May 2, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Culinary Arts

Food

12:30pm PDT

Course Planning Session DROP-IN

Available for all NEW International students in the following programs:

BBA or Associate of Commerce
BCS or Computing Science Diploma
BSc or Associate of Science
BA or Associate of Arts
BFA or Visual Arts Diploma
Pre-Tourism
ESAL or UPREP

No need to pre-register, just drop by.
You are required to bring copies of your transcripts and English Proficiency Test results to your session.

Thursday May 2, 2019 12:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
OM 1327, Old Main

Course planning session

1:30pm PDT

Living in Homestay

Want to make your Homestay a success?
Please attend “Home away from Home” session with Marianna.

Everything you need to know about our Homestay program.
- General program overview.
- Learn how to communicate with your host and trouble shooting;
- Homestay procedures and payment;
- Homestay termination and move out;

Mandatory for all our Homestay students!

Speakers

Marianna Abutalipova

Homestay Supervisor

Thursday May 2, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
OM2742, Old Main

Housing, Orientation

1:30pm PDT

Living Off Campus

Thinking of living off campus?

You do not want to miss this session. Getting a place of your own in Kamloops requires a little more knowledge than one might think. Therefore, before making any final decisions, do join us and receive all the necessary information around renting which will assist you in making good choices.

See you there!

Speakers

Kamal Grewal Chaudhry

Registered International Student Immigration Adviseor, TRU World

Tanvir Alam

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Alex Bui

International Student Advisor, TRU World

Thursday May 2, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
OM2621, Old Main

Housing, Orientation

1:30pm PDT

Living On Campus

Want to avoid the stress of having to catch the bus every morning to campus?

Join us for the "Living on campus" session and receive the 4 1 1 of living on campus.
Everything you need to know from the options you have, down to advice on how to share a living space with other people will be discussed.

If living on campus is your choice of accommodation, you do not want to miss this session.

Speakers

Tsungai "Berries" Mhembere

Residence Life Coordinator, TRU Residence

Thursday May 2, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
OM2740, Old Main

Housing, Orientation

2:30pm PDT

Safe and Sound: Do's and Don'ts in Canada

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 TRU.

Thursday May 2, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Alumni Theater, Clock Tower

Learning opportunity, Orientation

3:30pm PDT

Indigenous Education: Games and Stories with Vernie

Thursday May 2, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Campus Commons (outside of Campus Activity Centre)

Music and Entertainment, Orientation

9:00am PDT

Breakfast

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre

Food

9:30am PDT

Everything you wanted to know about studying and working in Canada

This information session will explain the importance of visa/study permit and interpret the rules of working in British Columbia. International students rights and responsibilities in an educational institution will be discussed.

Speakers

Staffen Liu-Calver

Registered International Student Immigration Adviser

Friday May 3, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre

Learning opportunity, Orientation

10:30am PDT

Career Education: Plan For Success

This session will help you to navigate on campus resources with Career Education

Speakers

Jamie Noakes

BBA Co-operative Education Coordinator and Career Services Counsellor, Career and Experiential Learning Department

Friday May 3, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre

Learning opportunity, Orientation

11:30am PDT

Canada, eh? Culture in the Classroom

The beauty of TRU is that we're a big ol' melting pot of diversity and this means that there will be some very evident cultural differences.
Differences which sometimes may translate into the classrooms.
In order to get ahead of any sock that may come from this, do join us for this session and get a little familiar with the classroom culture here at TRU.

See you there!

Friday May 3, 2019 11:30am - 12:50pm PDT
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre

Learning opportunity, Orientation

12:30pm PDT

Course Planning Session DROP-IN

Available for all NEW International students in the following programs:

BBA or Associate of Commerce
BCS or Computing Science Diploma
BSc or Associate of Science
BA or Associate of Arts
BFA or Visual Arts Diploma
Pre-Tourism
ESAL or UPREP

No need to pre-register, just drop by.
You are required to bring copies of your transcripts and English Proficiency Test results to your session.

Friday May 3, 2019 12:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
OM 1327, Old Main

Course planning session

1:00pm PDT

Lunch and Tap Water Challenge

Friday May 3, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre

Food, Orientation

2:00pm PDT

The Great TRU Adventure Game (aka Amazing Race)

Do not miss out on the Great Adventure and A-M-A-Z-I-N-G prizes!
Teams meet in front of Campus Activity Centre at 2pm. Leaders will receive team passports and maps.
Be back by 4pm to the same location!

GO-GO-GO!

Friday May 3, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Campus Commons (outside of Campus Activity Centre)

Music and Entertainment, Orientation

4:00pm PDT

Summer Fest: Friends, Food and FUN!

Join the best part of the Orientation - Summer Festival!
Enjoy Canadian style summer party with music, great food and fun activities. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Campus Commons (outside of Campus Activity Centre)

Music and Entertainment, Orientation

11:00am PDT

Picnic in the Riverside Park

Join this FUNtastic event for games and music in The Riverside Park.
Transportation to the park and back to campus is provided. Meeting location - bus loop behind Campus Activity Centre.

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Riverside Park, Kamloops

Music and Entertainment, Transportation from TRU campus provided