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, General
Genetics, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Operations Management And Supervision
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, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Music Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
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, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Youth Services/administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,151

Enrolled

Applying

30

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

5,542

In-province

5,542

Out-of-province

5,542

In-district

Fees

1,055

Full-time student fees

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