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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 2025

Winter 2025 Important Dates
2025 Winter Semester (January to April) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A October 17, 2024
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission December 1, 2025
Orientation Moodle course available December 1, 2024
Pre-departure webinar 2 followed by Q&A December 5, 2024
Visa confirmation deadline December 15, 2024
Early check-in December 18, 2024
Check-in January 2, 2025
Kamloops airport arrival reception December 29 & 30, 2024
International students orientation January 3, 2025
English placement test January 2, 2025
First day of classes January 6, 2025
Late arrival check-in / Late orientation January 10, 2025

Important dates for Summer 2025

Summer 2025 Important Dates
2025 Summer Semester (May to August) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A February 19, 2025
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBD
Orientation Moodle course available April 1, 2025
Pre-departure webinar 2 followed by Q&A April 9, 2025
Visa confirmation deadline TBD
Early check-in April 16 & 23, 2025
Check-in May 1, 2025
Kamloops airport arrival reception April 28-30, 2025
International students orientation May 2, 2025
English placement test TBD
First day of classes May 5, 2025
Late arrival check-in / Late orientation May 9, 2025

Important dates for Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Important Dates
2025 Fall Semester (September to December) Date
Application Deadline Click here
Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A June 12, 2025
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBD
Orientation Moodle course available August 1, 2025
Pre-departure webinar 2 followed by Q&A August 1, 2025
Visa confirmation deadline TBD
Early check-in August 13 & 20, 2025
Check-in August 26, 2025
Kamloops airport arrival reception August 21-24, 2025
International students orientation August 28 & 29, 2025
English placement test TBD
First day of classes September 3, 2025
Late arrival check-in / Late orientation September 5, 2025

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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