TRU orientation
Current Students
Your first step at TRU
Kick off your first year by attending TRU Orientation on Tuesday, September 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.! You will build connections with people, places and supports that will be a part of your university experience while enjoying food, games, and prizes. TRU Orientation is strongly recommended for all new-to-TRU students (domestic and international). You can find the full TRU Orientation Day schedule below.
Register for TRU OrientationQuestions?
If you have any questions regarding orientation or transitions to university, please email us at orientation@tru.ca or join one of the Drop In Question & Answer Sessions.
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TRU Orientation Day Schedule
Welcome Ceremony | 10:45 a.m.
Location: TRU Gym
Your official welcome to TRU!
TRUsa Palooza and BBQ | Noon
Location: Campus Commons
This Orientation carnival will give you a chance to connect with campus supports while playing games, winning prizes, and enjoying a free lunch.
Other Program Orientations
Some programs have welcome and orientation activities that occur at the same time as or in addition to TRU Orientation activities. Please check your myTRU email and personal email (inbox and junk folders) regularly as that is how you will receive details about these activities. If your program has an orientation or welcome session occurring at the same time as any TRU Orientation activities, your program orientation or welcome session takes priority over TRU Orientation. If your schedule allows you to participate in some but not all TRU Orientation activities, please feel welcome to join for what you’re available for!
Program/Faculty Welcome Sessions Various times, see table below
Meet faculty, get to know your classmates, and learn what it means to be a student in your program. Note that not all programs have a session on TRU Orientation Day. If your program is not listed, please check your email for program orientation details and if your schedule allows, feel welcome to join us for the other parts of TRU Orientation. If your session time or location says, “To be confirmed,” please check back later! This page will be updated as soon as details are finalized.
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Faculty/Program |
Location |
Time |
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Architectural Engineering Technology |
ITTC 306 |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
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Arts (arts program list) |
CAC Mountain Room |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
|
Culinary Arts, Adventure Studies, and Tourism |
Faculty Annex Backyard |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
|
Early Childhood Education |
ECE Building |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
|
Gaglardi School of Business and Economics |
CAC Terrace Room |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
|
Graduate Education Programs (MEd and GCES) |
AE 162 |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
|
Health Care Aid |
OM 2221 |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
|
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice |
CAC Alpine Room |
1 – 2:30 p.m. |
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Nursing |
OM 2621 |
8 – 10:30 a.m. |
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Science (science program list) |
HL 190 |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
|
Social Work |
IB 1020 |
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Virtual workshops
All new-to-TRU students who have registered for classes are enrolled in the TRU Student Survival Guide in Moodle. Check that course on your Moodle dashboard to ensure you have everything you need before classes start and know about supports, tips, and tricks once you start the semester.
If you have any questions regarding orientation or transitions to university, please email us at orientation@tru.ca.
What to Expect in Classes |
Aug. 13 |
This workshop will provide an overview of classroom expectations, student supports, and everything else you need to know to succeed as a TRU student. |
Parent and Supporter Orientation |
Aug. 20 |
Parents, friends, and chosen family play a role in your transition from high school to university life. This orientation is for those new-to-TRU support systems to better understand ways to help you succeed in your first year. |
Welcome Without Overwhelm |
Aug. 27 |
If you're a mature student, neurodivergent, introverted, or just not a fan of crowds, let us welcome you in a more lowkey way by attending this virtual session. Any new student is welcome to join this session, but it will be most beneficial for those who don't plan on attending TRU Orientation. |
Fall Orientation FAQ
Do I have to register for TRU Orientation?
There are many different orientation experiences for students to take part in this year. This year registration for TRU Orientation will be required. Check out the full orientation schedule above to see how and where the sessions will be delievered.
I am nervous about TRU Orientation because I don’t know anyone.
Don’t worry most new-to-TRU students will be nervous! But we have tried to offer several different type of sessions during the first week that will allow for students to interact, connect, ask questions and hopefully make some new friends.
If I attend International Orientation, do I have to attend TRU Orientation?
This is up to each individual as both experiences have very different schedules and allow students to partake in both. Attending both events would be great for any student. TRU Orientation is a campus wide orientation that gives students opportunities to meet Deans, faculty, staff and students as well as explore our campus while having fun.
I am a student who has previously attended a post-secondary institution and I am not interested in attending another orientation. Why should I come to TRU Orientation?
The TRU Orientation team is mindful that every student experience is unique so we have planned our program to meet students' needs. We believe it is important that all new-to-TRU students be oriented because your new program will require resources, supports and networking opportunities to create a successful transition to TRU.
I may require accessibility related accomodations to ensure that I can fully participate in the activities throughout TRU Orientation.
Please contact us at orientation@tru.ca to discuss potential accomodations. We will work with you and our Accessibility Services team to ensure you have equitable access to the learning and activities.
