introduction to thompson rivers university
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Thompson Rivers University is one of Canada’s most comprehensive universities, offering Masters and Bachelor degrees as well as college, technology, open learning, and English language programs.International projects extend to more than 80 countries with students from more than 85 nations enrolled at TRU’s campus in Kamloops, British Columbia.TRANSCRIPT
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Second largest country in the world
33 million people
10 provinces, 3 territories
Top UN Ranking
Multicultural: 1 in 6 is a new immigrant
Officially bilingual (English and French) but over 200 languages are spoken
Provinces are responsible for education
Second largest country in the world
33 million people
10 provinces, 3 territories
Top UN Ranking
Multicultural: 1 in 6 is a new immigrant
Officially bilingual (English and French) but over 200 languages are spoken
Provinces are responsible for education
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welcoming environment
quality education
abundant choice
opportunity to succeed
welcoming environment
quality education
abundant choice
opportunity to succeed
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Canadians are friendly and caring, and believe in the spirit of communityCanada has safe, secure, welcoming communities People from around the world have made Canada their home, Canada is a truly multi-cultural societyCanada offers a wide variety of sports and recreational opportunities and cultural events
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o About 350 km northeast of
Vancouver (45 minutes by
plane or 3.5 hours by car)
o Connecting flights to
Vancouver and Calgary
o Modern, friendly city of
over 90,000 people
o About 350 km northeast of
Vancouver (45 minutes by
plane or 3.5 hours by car)
o Connecting flights to
Vancouver and Calgary
o Modern, friendly city of
over 90,000 people
KAMLOOPS
CANADA
USA
Montreal
New York
Washington
Toronto
Los Angeles
Seattle
Vancouver
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o Diverse, multi-cultural
population
o Low cost of living
o Vibrant cultural life
o Wide variety of amenities
o Diverse, multi-cultural
population
o Low cost of living
o Vibrant cultural life
o Wide variety of amenities
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o In the centre of many attractions
o Over 200 lakes nearby
o Sun Peaks Ski Resort – 45 minute drive
o Many golf courses
o In the centre of many attractions
o Over 200 lakes nearby
o Sun Peaks Ski Resort – 45 minute drive
o Many golf courses
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o Sun Peaks Resort• World-Class
Skiing• Snowboarding
o Ice Hockeyo Curlingo Golfingo Fishingo Hikingo Water Sports
…and much more!
o Sun Peaks Resort• World-Class
Skiing• Snowboarding
o Ice Hockeyo Curlingo Golfingo Fishingo Hikingo Water Sports
…and much more!
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o Founded in 1970, public,
degree-granting university
o 13,000 Canadian students,
16,000 distance students, and
over 1,600 international
students from 80 countries
o 60 different training projects
in more than 30 countries
o 220 exchange agreements
through ISEP and 28 bilateral
agreements for student
exchange
o Founded in 1970, public,
degree-granting university
o 13,000 Canadian students,
16,000 distance students, and
over 1,600 international
students from 80 countries
o 60 different training projects
in more than 30 countries
o 220 exchange agreements
through ISEP and 28 bilateral
agreements for student
exchange
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o Accredited by the Government of British Columbia, Canada
o Member of CIS, AUCC, ACCC, CBIE, CECN and other professional and academic organizations
o Recognized worldwide as an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
o Accredited by the Government of British Columbia, Canada
o Member of CIS, AUCC, ACCC, CBIE, CECN and other professional and academic organizations
o Recognized worldwide as an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
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o Modern 230-acre campus
o Campus in the centre of the city
o Complete range of facilities
o Computer and Language Labs
o Library and Study Centre
o Cafeterias, student lounges, and shops
o Stadium and aquatic centre
o Gymnasium and theatre
o Two on-campus residences
o City bus service to and from campus
o Development of new library:The House of Learning
o Modern 230-acre campus
o Campus in the centre of the city
o Complete range of facilities
o Computer and Language Labs
o Library and Study Centre
o Cafeterias, student lounges, and shops
o Stadium and aquatic centre
o Gymnasium and theatre
o Two on-campus residences
o City bus service to and from campus
o Development of new library:The House of Learning
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o Olympic-size swimming poolo Multi-purpose sports centreo 200 metre indoor
running tracko 3 hardwood courtso 2,200 spectator seatingo Outdoor field and
sports stadiumo Gymnastics centre and
weight roomo LEED Certified
Environmental Design
o Olympic-size swimming poolo Multi-purpose sports centreo 200 metre indoor
running tracko 3 hardwood courtso 2,200 spectator seatingo Outdoor field and
sports stadiumo Gymnastics centre and
weight roomo LEED Certified
Environmental Design
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o Graduate Level
o Graduate Certificate (formerly Pre-MBA)
o Post-Graduate Diplomas: 1-2 years
o Bachelor Degrees: 4 years and 2+2
o Diplomas: 2 year
o Certificates: 1 year
o University Transfer: 1 or 2 years
Preparatory
o English as a Second Language (ESL)
o University Preparation/ High School Completion
o Graduate Level
o Graduate Certificate (formerly Pre-MBA)
o Post-Graduate Diplomas: 1-2 years
o Bachelor Degrees: 4 years and 2+2
o Diplomas: 2 year
o Certificates: 1 year
o University Transfer: 1 or 2 years
Preparatory
o English as a Second Language (ESL)
o University Preparation/ High School Completion
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o Master of Business Administration (MBA)
o Master of Education (MEd)
o Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSc)
o Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Tourism (4 options)
o Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business (6 options)
o TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
o Master of Business Administration (MBA)
o Master of Education (MEd)
o Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSc)
o Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Tourism (4 options)
o Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business (6 options)
o TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
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o Double Degree in Computing Science and Business Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomaso Accountingo Financeo Human Resource Managemento International Businesso Marketingo New Venture Creation
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (formerly Pre-MBA)
Master Degreeo Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
o Double Degree in Computing Science and Business Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomaso Accountingo Financeo Human Resource Managemento International Businesso Marketingo New Venture Creation
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (formerly Pre-MBA)
Master Degreeo Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
DiplomasoAccounting Technician oExecutive Assistant oManagement
DegreesoBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Accounting • Finance• Human Resources• Information Technology• International Business• Marketing• New Venture Creation
oEconomics oGeneral BBA
DiplomasoAccounting Technician oExecutive Assistant oManagement
DegreesoBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Accounting • Finance• Human Resources• Information Technology• International Business• Marketing• New Venture Creation
oEconomics oGeneral BBA
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Graduate Certificate in Business AdministrationoConsists of 6 courses
• Managerial Statistics• Financial Accounting• Management Accounting• Global Economics• Marketing Management• Human Resource Management
oPathway to MBA for students with non-business undergraduate degrees
oStudents who complete this Graduate Certificate with a B (GPA of 3.00) or better in each of the six mandatory courses or receive exemptions may proceed the TRU MBA program.
Application Requirements•IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or•Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS 1290 with a B or higher.•adequate quantitative and/or computing skills
Graduate Certificate in Business AdministrationoConsists of 6 courses
• Managerial Statistics• Financial Accounting• Management Accounting• Global Economics• Marketing Management• Human Resource Management
oPathway to MBA for students with non-business undergraduate degrees
oStudents who complete this Graduate Certificate with a B (GPA of 3.00) or better in each of the six mandatory courses or receive exemptions may proceed the TRU MBA program.
Application Requirements•IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or•Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS 1290 with a B or higher.•adequate quantitative and/or computing skills
(formerly Pre-MBA)
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o 8 core courses plus a choice of three completion options:• Course-based• Graduate Project• Graduate Thesis
o 10 monthsAdmission Requirements
• Must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, or
• Be exempted from the course by the MBA Admissions Committee
• GMAT score is not required• No minimum professional
work experience required
o 8 core courses plus a choice of three completion options:• Course-based• Graduate Project• Graduate Thesis
o 10 monthsAdmission Requirements
• Must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, or
• Be exempted from the course by the MBA Admissions Committee
• GMAT score is not required• No minimum professional
work experience required
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DiplomasoAdventure GuideoAdventure ManagementoCanadian Mountain & Ski GuideoEvents & Conventions ManagementoResort & Hotel ManagementoSports Event ManagementoTourism Management
CertificatesoAdventure SportsoCulinary ArtsoRetail Meat Processing
DiplomasoAdventure GuideoAdventure ManagementoCanadian Mountain & Ski GuideoEvents & Conventions ManagementoResort & Hotel ManagementoSports Event ManagementoTourism Management
CertificatesoAdventure SportsoCulinary ArtsoRetail Meat Processing
DegreesoBachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies – Adventure ConcentrationoBachelor of Tourism Management Majors:
• Adventure Experiences• Entrepreneurship• Management
Minors: • Adventure Studies• International• Entrepreneurship• Management• Marketing• Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development• Finance• Human Resources• International Business
DegreesoBachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies – Adventure ConcentrationoBachelor of Tourism Management Majors:
• Adventure Experiences• Entrepreneurship• Management
Minors: • Adventure Studies• International• Entrepreneurship• Management• Marketing• Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development• Finance• Human Resources• International Business
Graduate StudiesPost-Baccalaureate DiplomasoAdventure StudiesoInternational Tourism DevelopmentoTourism Destination DevelopmentoTourism Experience Development
Graduate StudiesPost-Baccalaureate DiplomasoAdventure StudiesoInternational Tourism DevelopmentoTourism Destination DevelopmentoTourism Experience Development
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Graduate StudiesoMaster of Science in Environmental Science
DegreesoBachelor of Computing Science
oBachelor of Computing Science & Business Administration Double Degree
oBachelor of Natural Resource Science
oBachelor of Health Science
oBachelor of Technology Management
oAssociate of Science
oForestry Transfer (1st & 2nd year)
oEngineering Transfer (1st year)
Graduate StudiesoMaster of Science in Environmental Science
DegreesoBachelor of Computing Science
oBachelor of Computing Science & Business Administration Double Degree
oBachelor of Natural Resource Science
oBachelor of Health Science
oBachelor of Technology Management
oAssociate of Science
oForestry Transfer (1st & 2nd year)
oEngineering Transfer (1st year)
DegreesoBachelor of Science Majors:
• General Science• Animal Biology• Chemistry• Chemical Biology• Cellular, Molecular, &
Microbial Biology• Conservation Biology• Ecology & Environmental
Biology• Environmental Chemistry• Computing Science• Mathematics• Mathematical Sciences• Physics• Plant Biology• StatisticsMinor• Geoarcheology Mgnt
Certificateo Information Technology
DegreesoBachelor of Science Majors:
• General Science• Animal Biology• Chemistry• Chemical Biology• Cellular, Molecular, &
Microbial Biology• Conservation Biology• Ecology & Environmental
Biology• Environmental Chemistry• Computing Science• Mathematics• Mathematical Sciences• Physics• Plant Biology• StatisticsMinor• Geoarcheology Mgnt
Certificateo Information Technology
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DegreesoBachelor of Science in NursingDiplomaoPractical Nursing (Williams Lake Campus)
DegreesoBachelor of Science in NursingDiplomaoPractical Nursing (Williams Lake Campus)
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DegreesoBachelor of ArtsoBachelor of Fine ArtsoBachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesoBachelor of JournalismoBachelor of General StudiesoInternational Double Degree: TRU BA & University of Gävle (Sweden) BSc in Geography/Geomatics
DiplomasoGeneral StudiesoAssociate of ArtsoDigital Art and DesignoFine ArtsoVisual Arts
DegreesoBachelor of ArtsoBachelor of Fine ArtsoBachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesoBachelor of JournalismoBachelor of General StudiesoInternational Double Degree: TRU BA & University of Gävle (Sweden) BSc in Geography/Geomatics
DiplomasoGeneral StudiesoAssociate of ArtsoDigital Art and DesignoFine ArtsoVisual Arts
Majors & MinorsoAnthropologyoCanadian StudiesoCommunications (Public Relations or New Media)oEconomicsoEnglishoGeography & GeomaticsoHistoryoInterdisciplinary StudiesoJournalismoMathematicsoMathematics & EconomicsoModern LanguagesoPhilosophyoPolitical ScienceoPsychologyoSociologyoTheatre
Minors OnlyoArchaeology & GeologyoBusiness ManagementoCreative WritingoEnvironmental Economics & Sustainable Dev.oPolitical StudiesoVisual Arts
Majors & MinorsoAnthropologyoCanadian StudiesoCommunications (Public Relations or New Media)oEconomicsoEnglishoGeography & GeomaticsoHistoryoInterdisciplinary StudiesoJournalismoMathematicsoMathematics & EconomicsoModern LanguagesoPhilosophyoPolitical ScienceoPsychologyoSociologyoTheatre
Minors OnlyoArchaeology & GeologyoBusiness ManagementoCreative WritingoEnvironmental Economics & Sustainable Dev.oPolitical StudiesoVisual Arts
CertificatesoAboriginal StudiesoCultural & Social ExplorationsoLiterary & Art HistoryoModern LanguagesoPainting & DrawingoPrintmaking & PhotographyoSculpture & CeramicsoVisual Arts Studio
CertificatesoAboriginal StudiesoCultural & Social ExplorationsoLiterary & Art HistoryoModern LanguagesoPainting & DrawingoPrintmaking & PhotographyoSculpture & CeramicsoVisual Arts Studio
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Graduate StudiesoMaster of Education
• Educational Leadership & Curriculum• Counseling
oMaster of Social Work (MSW)oTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
DegreesoBachelor of Education – ElementaryoBachelor of Education – Physical EducationoBachelor of Social Work (BSW)
DiplomasoEarly Childhood EducationoInclusive & Special EducationoHuman Service (Williams Lake Campus only)
Graduate StudiesoMaster of Education
• Educational Leadership & Curriculum• Counseling
oMaster of Social Work (MSW)oTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
DegreesoBachelor of Education – ElementaryoBachelor of Education – Physical EducationoBachelor of Social Work (BSW)
DiplomasoEarly Childhood EducationoInclusive & Special EducationoHuman Service (Williams Lake Campus only)
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o TRU Faculty of Law is the first new Canadian law faculty in over 35 years
o Inaugural class started September 6, 2011
o Juris Doctor is a 3 year program
o TRU Faculty of Law is the first new Canadian law faculty in over 35 years
o Inaugural class started September 6, 2011
o Juris Doctor is a 3 year program
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DegreesoBachelor of Technology in Trades & Technology LeadershipoBachelor of Technology Management (BTTM)DiplomaoWater Treatment Technology
DegreesoBachelor of Technology in Trades & Technology LeadershipoBachelor of Technology Management (BTTM)DiplomaoWater Treatment Technology
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o An ideal way to experience Canadian culture
o Managed by TRU World’s ISA team
o Network of more than 400 carefully selected host families
o Typically one student per family
o Private furnished room and all meals provided
o An ideal way to experience Canadian culture
o Managed by TRU World’s ISA team
o Network of more than 400 carefully selected host families
o Typically one student per family
o Private furnished room and all meals provided
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Shared (4 or 2) and Private
oPrivate bedrooms with double bed, and desk/work areas
oShared bathroom and kitchenette, including a fridge, microwave, sink, pantry and additional storage
oHigh speed internet service
oTelevision with 48 channel satellite service
General Residenceo24-hour customer service deskoBarbecue facilities and patioo24-hour laundry serviceoFour, 24-hour common kitchensoLounges / Games Room / Gym
Shared (4 or 2) and Private
oPrivate bedrooms with double bed, and desk/work areas
oShared bathroom and kitchenette, including a fridge, microwave, sink, pantry and additional storage
oHigh speed internet service
oTelevision with 48 channel satellite service
General Residenceo24-hour customer service deskoBarbecue facilities and patioo24-hour laundry serviceoFour, 24-hour common kitchensoLounges / Games Room / Gym
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o Private, furnished room
o Room includes small kitchenette
o Four students share bathroom
o Common building with laundry facility, large kitchen, game room, TV lounge, and private study area
o Activity programs for residents
o Residence Advisors and security personnel on site
o Private, furnished room
o Room includes small kitchenette
o Four students share bathroom
o Common building with laundry facility, large kitchen, game room, TV lounge, and private study area
o Activity programs for residents
o Residence Advisors and security personnel on site
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o Across the street from the campus
o Apartment-style dorms shared by four students
o Private furnished bedrooms
o Common kitchen/living area and bathrooms
o Laundry facilities
o Common areas include games and TV room
o Resident manager and security personnel
o Within walking distance to store and supermarket
o Across the street from the campus
o Apartment-style dorms shared by four students
o Private furnished bedrooms
o Common kitchen/living area and bathrooms
o Laundry facilities
o Common areas include games and TV room
o Resident manager and security personnel
o Within walking distance to store and supermarket
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Back row left to right: Lorna Hutchinson, Jean Linteris, Jaskanwal KaurFront Row left to right: Rien Okawa, Ornella Falsetta, Heather Sabyan, Tracy Barth, Leslie Matthews
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o Four full-time officers
o Country and program specialization
o Work closely with agency representatives on applications and specific program requirements
o 48-hour response time to applications
o Personalized and thorough response to inquiries and follow-up questions
o Work directly with Deans and Chairs to address admission issues
o Four full-time officers
o Country and program specialization
o Work closely with agency representatives on applications and specific program requirements
o 48-hour response time to applications
o Personalized and thorough response to inquiries and follow-up questions
o Work directly with Deans and Chairs to address admission issues
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Verlinda Wale, Karen Grigoleit, Donna Fleury. Not pictured: Barb Smith
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Three designated International Student
Academic Advisors, additional Faculty
Advisors in Tourism, Arts, and
Sciences.
Enhanced Services
oPre-arrival academic course planning (email and web) — it is important to have the email address for each student
oMandatory individual advising and course schedule planning
oPreferred access into academic courses — reserved seats
oMonitoring of academic success
oAcademic success guidance and workshops
Three designated International Student
Academic Advisors, additional Faculty
Advisors in Tourism, Arts, and
Sciences.
Enhanced Services
oPre-arrival academic course planning (email and web) — it is important to have the email address for each student
oMandatory individual advising and course schedule planning
oPreferred access into academic courses — reserved seats
oMonitoring of academic success
oAcademic success guidance and workshops
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Eric Kim (Korean), Teresa Wei (Mandarin), Craig Engleson (Manager, Activities, Events, & Housing), Reyna Denison (Spanish(, Sultan Almajil (Arabic), Lolina Koopmans (Spanish), Amit Goel (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu),
Staffen Liu-Calver (Mandarin), Adrian Conradi (Associate Director of International Student Services). Not shown: Marianna Abutalipova (Russian) All ISAs are multilingual.
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Pre-Departure SupportoCustodianship arrangements, if requiredoWelcome letters and communications with student, parents, and agentsoPre-Departure Handbook (online and printed versions)Airport & Bus Station ReceptionoStudents in Homestay are met by an ISA and the host familyoOther students will be met upon request (reception fee applies)oTaxi service from airport to residences (20 minutes)
Pre-Departure SupportoCustodianship arrangements, if requiredoWelcome letters and communications with student, parents, and agentsoPre-Departure Handbook (online and printed versions)Airport & Bus Station ReceptionoStudents in Homestay are met by an ISA and the host familyoOther students will be met upon request (reception fee applies)oTaxi service from airport to residences (20 minutes)
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Preparation for Success and Settling in:oOne week prior to classesoMandatory for all studentsoLanguage TestingoCourse RegistrationoAcademic Protocols and SuccessoMedical Insurance, Banking,Health and SafetyoCanadian CultureoCampus and Kamloops City TouroIndividualized SupportoOrientation Handbook provided
Official Welcome Event:oFormal luncheon to meet:
• Mayor of Kamloops, government officials, TRU President, administration, faculty, and staff
• Community members & students
Preparation for Success and Settling in:oOne week prior to classesoMandatory for all studentsoLanguage TestingoCourse RegistrationoAcademic Protocols and SuccessoMedical Insurance, Banking,Health and SafetyoCanadian CultureoCampus and Kamloops City TouroIndividualized SupportoOrientation Handbook provided
Official Welcome Event:oFormal luncheon to meet:
• Mayor of Kamloops, government officials, TRU President, administration, faculty, and staff
• Community members & students
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o An excellent way to meet Canadian students, attend campus events
o Many activities in the city and region
o Reduced cost for activities and event admission
o Three program facilitators
o Student Advisory Committee selects and helps plan activities
o Bi-monthly ISAP newsletter
o Activity program website
o An excellent way to meet Canadian students, attend campus events
o Many activities in the city and region
o Reduced cost for activities and event admission
o Three program facilitators
o Student Advisory Committee selects and helps plan activities
o Bi-monthly ISAP newsletter
o Activity program website
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As a StudentoOn-Campus Work (no permit required)oOff-Campus Work (work permit easily obtained)
Following GraduationoPost-graduation Work Permit (3 years)
Remaining in CanadaoProvincial Nominee ProgramoCanadian Experience Class
As a StudentoOn-Campus Work (no permit required)oOff-Campus Work (work permit easily obtained)
Following GraduationoPost-graduation Work Permit (3 years)
Remaining in CanadaoProvincial Nominee ProgramoCanadian Experience Class
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o Program combines study and paid work experience
o Students alternate terms of study and employment
o Enter after completing 50% of academic program at TRU
o Average monthly salaries range from CDN $2000-3000 (up to $4000)
o Co-op office helps student to find placements in a network of over 1,000 employers within Canada and globally
o Program combines study and paid work experience
o Students alternate terms of study and employment
o Enter after completing 50% of academic program at TRU
o Average monthly salaries range from CDN $2000-3000 (up to $4000)
o Co-op office helps student to find placements in a network of over 1,000 employers within Canada and globally
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o Student applies for Co-op after completion of first year (first semester in some diploma programs)
o GPA determines acceptance
o If accepted to the program, the student must attend course COOP 1000 on resume writing and interviewing skills
o After completing COOP 1000 student can apply for jobs
o If successful, the student will start working in the fifth semester
o Student applies for Co-op after completion of first year (first semester in some diploma programs)
o GPA determines acceptance
o If accepted to the program, the student must attend course COOP 1000 on resume writing and interviewing skills
o After completing COOP 1000 student can apply for jobs
o If successful, the student will start working in the fifth semester
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Sept – Dec Academic Semester 1
Academic Semester 3
Academic Semester 5
Academic Semester 7
Co-op Work Term 5
Jan – Apr Academic Semester 2
Academic Semester 4
Academic Semester 6
Co-op Work Term 3
Academic Semester 8
May – Aug Co-op Work Term 1
Co-op Work Term 2
Co-op Work Term 4 GRADUATION
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o Co-op work term fee of CDN$1400
o If work term not obtained, there is no fee, student can continue with studies
o Students can make on average between CDN$2000-$3000per month
o Co-op work term fee of CDN$1400
o If work term not obtained, there is no fee, student can continue with studies
o Students can make on average between CDN$2000-$3000per month
PROGRAM / DISCIPLINE
AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY
BBA CDN$2400*
Science CDN$2800*
Electronics CDN$2700*
IT CDN$3000*
*Average monthly salaries as of December 2010.
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ScienceoNatural Resource ScienceoBiological ScienceoChemistry/Environmental ChemistryoChemical BiologyoPhysics
Advanced TechnologyoComputer Systems: Operation and ManagementoBachelor of Science: Major in Computing ScienceoBachelor of Computing Science
ScienceoNatural Resource ScienceoBiological ScienceoChemistry/Environmental ChemistryoChemical BiologyoPhysics
Advanced TechnologyoComputer Systems: Operation and ManagementoBachelor of Science: Major in Computing ScienceoBachelor of Computing Science
Business AdministrationoAccountingoEconomicsoFinanceoHuman ResourcesoInternational BusinessoManagement Information SystemsoMarketing
TourismoBachelor of Tourism Management
ArtsoAll Majors
Business AdministrationoAccountingoEconomicsoFinanceoHuman ResourcesoInternational BusinessoManagement Information SystemsoMarketing
TourismoBachelor of Tourism Management
ArtsoAll Majors
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Field Schools
oRange of Faculty-led international field schools in over 9 countries
oCredit courses
1 or 2 Semesters Abroad
o42 Bilateral Agreements in 18 countries
oInternational Student Exchange Program (ISEP) membership adding over 100 additional options
Field Schools
oRange of Faculty-led international field schools in over 9 countries
oCredit courses
1 or 2 Semesters Abroad
o42 Bilateral Agreements in 18 countries
oInternational Student Exchange Program (ISEP) membership adding over 100 additional options
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o International Admissions will assess a student’s formal learning from other accredited post-secondary institutions
o Transfer credit assessment is done once the student has been admitted, and submitted official transcripts and detailed course outlines
o A maximum of 50% of any program can be completed outside of TRU
o TRU will give transfer credit when ever possible, total will differ depending on program
o International Admissions will assess a student’s formal learning from other accredited post-secondary institutions
o Transfer credit assessment is done once the student has been admitted, and submitted official transcripts and detailed course outlines
o A maximum of 50% of any program can be completed outside of TRU
o TRU will give transfer credit when ever possible, total will differ depending on program
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o International Students may qualify to apply for scholarship in their second year
o Dean’s List Merit Based- High GPA Scholarships
o Athletic scholarships for students who make the TRU Wolf Pack teams
o Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Baseball
o Study Abroad and Field School Bursary
o International Students may qualify to apply for scholarship in their second year
o Dean’s List Merit Based- High GPA Scholarships
o Athletic scholarships for students who make the TRU Wolf Pack teams
o Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Baseball
o Study Abroad and Field School Bursary
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o Conditional acceptance to university programs
o TOEFL and IELTS scores accepted but not required
o Language placement testing available on arrival
o Combine ESL and academic courses
o Conditional acceptance to university programs
o TOEFL and IELTS scores accepted but not required
o Language placement testing available on arrival
o Combine ESL and academic courses
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
oAdmission requirements vary, but all TRU programs require secondary school completion for academic admission.
oStudents may complete Secondary Completion Diploma at TRU.
MINIMUM AGE
oStudents must be at least 17 years old.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
oAdmission requirements vary, but all TRU programs require secondary school completion for academic admission.
oStudents may complete Secondary Completion Diploma at TRU.
MINIMUM AGE
oStudents must be at least 17 years old.
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Semester Dates
oFall: September to DecemberOrientation Week: last week of August
oWinter: January to AprilOrientation Week: first week of January
oSummer: May to AugustOrientation Week: last week of April
Students should apply at least two to three months prior to the semester
Orientation Week is mandatory.
Arrival
oStudents should arrive at least two days prior to Orientation Week.
oStudent should inform their International Student Advisor of their arrival date & time.
Semester Dates
oFall: September to DecemberOrientation Week: last week of August
oWinter: January to AprilOrientation Week: first week of January
oSummer: May to AugustOrientation Week: last week of April
Students should apply at least two to three months prior to the semester
Orientation Week is mandatory.
Arrival
oStudents should arrive at least two days prior to Orientation Week.
oStudent should inform their International Student Advisor of their arrival date & time.
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o English Teacher Professional Development Programs
o Executive Training for Educational Administrators
o English Business & Golf
o Language & Culture open enrollment summer programs
o Language & Culture open enrollment winter program
o ESL & Skiing / Snowboarding
o Semester Abroad Programs
o Customized training in a variety of areas: Health Sciences Tourism Business Vocational Trades Education Social Work Early Childhood Education
o English Teacher Professional Development Programs
o Executive Training for Educational Administrators
o English Business & Golf
o Language & Culture open enrollment summer programs
o Language & Culture open enrollment winter program
o ESL & Skiing / Snowboarding
o Semester Abroad Programs
o Customized training in a variety of areas: Health Sciences Tourism Business Vocational Trades Education Social Work Early Childhood Education
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Visit the TRU website at truworld.ca for complete application instructions, to submit an application via the internet and for the latest program fees and semester schedules.
SEMESTER SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM FEESTRU programs are offered on a semester schedule. Please consult the TRU website at truworld.ca, or contact TRU International Admissions or your local TRU representative for semester dates and program fees for the current year. Please note that fees, dates and policies are subject to revision without prior notice. Refer to TRU World’s fee refund policies on our website at truworld.ca.
Send the following to the TRU International Admissions Office:• A completed application form• Your academic transcripts• Application fee
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2TRU will send a pre-acceptance letter indicating (a) the program to which you have been accepted and (b) any conditions of your acceptance.
3 Send (a) fees for your first semester of study and (b) your program selection path.
4TRU will send an official letter of acceptance.
5Apply to the nearest Canadian Embassy for a student visa.
6 Make arrangements with TRU for accommodation and airport pick-up.
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Application Fee: CDN $100
Tuition Fees
oUndergraduate/ESL/Post-Graduate (Pre-MBA/Post-Baccalaureate): $7,900/semester
oGraduate:MBA: $30,571 full program feeMSc & MEd: $8,760/semester
oGeneral Fees: CDN $487/semester(includes passes for bus & aquatic centre)
Refund Policy
oNote that fees, dates and policies are subject to revision without prior notice.
oPrior to payment, refer to TRU’s tuition fee refund policies on our website at truworld.ca
Application Fee: CDN $100
Tuition Fees
oUndergraduate/ESL/Post-Graduate (Pre-MBA/Post-Baccalaureate): $7,900/semester
oGraduate:MBA: $30,571 full program feeMSc & MEd: $8,760/semester
oGeneral Fees: CDN $487/semester(includes passes for bus & aquatic centre)
Refund Policy
oNote that fees, dates and policies are subject to revision without prior notice.
oPrior to payment, refer to TRU’s tuition fee refund policies on our website at truworld.ca
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International AdmissionsThompson Rivers University (TRU)900 McGill RoadKamloops, BC Canada V2C 0C8Phone: +1 250.828.5252Fax: +1 250.371.5513Email: [email protected]
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