Thompson Rivers University

Overview

Thompson Rivers University is a Comprehensive institution located in Kamloops, BC, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC  V2C 0C8
Canada

Contact Mr. Josh Keller
Director, Student Recruitment and Liaison
Email: jkeller@tru.ca
Phone: 250-828-5008
Fax: 250-828-5159

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Canadian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Genetics
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Construction Management
Finance
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Nonprofit Management
Operations Management
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer/information Technology Services Administration Related
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Education Related
Elementary Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Medical Radiologic Technology
Music Therapy
Physical Therapy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing Related
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Youth Services
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics
Economics Related
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine Arts Related
Fine/studio Arts
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,986

Applied

2,438

Accepted

7,151

Enrolled

Applying

26

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 30th	April 30th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	March 1st	March 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 30th	April 30th	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,830

In-province

3,830

Out-of-province

Fees

587

Full-time student fees

6,650

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Student Body

7,151

Total Undergrad students

9%

Out-of-province students

Gender

Male (47.1%)

Female (52.9%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	14%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Back BBQ, Orientation and Open House and Career Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
Wellness Centre

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey			No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Volleyball	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

457

Total Faculty

Male - 238

Female - 219