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Important Dates for International Students

TRU programs are offered on a semester system with semesters beginning each September, January and May. Upcoming semester dates and fees appear below along with application deadlines and arrival dates for each semester. These dates and fees are subject to change. Incoming students should confirm arrival times and semester start dates with International Admissions.

Important dates for Winter 2024

Winter 2024 Important Dates
2024 Winter Semester (January to April) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A - Part 1 October 12, 2023
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A - Part 2 November 23, 2023
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission December 1, 2023
Orientation Moodle course available December 1, 2023
Visa confirmation deadline December 1, 2023 or when capacity is reached
Check-in Centre December 13, 20 and 31, 2023
Kamloops airport arrival reception dates December 29 and 30, 2023
International students orientation January 2, 2024
English placement test January 2 - January 5, 2024
First day of classes January 3, 2024

Important dates for Summer 2024

Summer 2024 Important Dates
2024 Winter Semester (January to April) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A Feburary 21, 2024
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBA
Orientation Moodle course available April 1, 2024
Visa confirmation deadline TBA
Early check-in Centre April 10 and 17, 2024
Check-in Centre April 29, 2024
Kamloops airport arrival reception dates April 24, 25 and 26, 2024
International students orientation May 1 - 3, 2024
English placement test TBA
First day of classes May 6, 2024

Important dates for Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Important Dates
2024 Winter Semester (January to April) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A June 13, 2024
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBA
Orientation Moodle course available August 1, 2024
Visa confirmation deadline TBA
Early check-in Centre August 14, 2024
Check-in Centre August 26, 2024
Kamloops airport arrival reception dates August 22 - 24, 2024
International students orientation August 28 - 30, 2024
English placement test TBA
First day of classes Sept 3, 2024

Click here to see other institutional dates and deadlines such as academic schedule, class dates, course withdrawal deadlines, exam period, registration dates, tuition fee payment deadlines and statutory holidays.

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