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 and semester start dates with the International Admissions team.
| 2026 Winter Semester (January to April) | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Click here |
| Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A | October 16, 2025 |
| Payment deadline | Check your CLOA |
| English language testing results submission | December 1, 2025 |
| Orientation Moodle course available | December 1, 2025 |
| Pre-departure webinar 2 followed by Q&A | December 2, 2025 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| Kamloops airport arrival reception | January 3 - 5, 2026 |
| Check-in Centre | January 6, 2026 |
| English placement test | January 7, 2026 |
| International students orientation | January 8 & 9, 2026 |
| First day of classes | January 12, 2026 |
| Late arrival check-in / Late orientation | January 16, 2026 |
Important dates for Summer 2026
| 2026 Summer Semester (May to August) | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Click here |
| Pre-departure webinar #1 followed by Q&A | February 26, 2026 |
| Payment deadline | Check your CLOA |
| English language testing results submission | April 1, 2026 |
| Orientation Moodle course available | April 1, 2026 |
| Pre-departure webinar #2 followed by Q&A | April 7, 2026 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Check-in | May 5, 2026 |
| English placement test | May (TBD) |
| International students orientation | May 7 & 8, 2026 |
| First day of classes | May 11, 2026 |
| Late arrival check-in / Late orientation | May 15, 2026 |
| 2026 Fall Semester (September to December) | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Click here |
| Pre-departure webinar followed by Q&A | June 16, 2026 |
| Payment deadline | Check your CLOA |
| English language testing results submission | August 1, 2026 |
| Orientation Moodle course available | July 31, 2026 |
| Pre-departure webinar 2 followed by Q&A | August 4, 2026 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | August 15, 2026 |
| Residence move-in dates | Click here |
| Check-in Centre | September 1, 2026 |
| International students orientation | September 3 & 4, 2026 |
| English placement test | TBD |
| First day of classes | September 9, 2026 |
| Late arrival check-in / Late orientation | September 11, 2026 |
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.
