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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.

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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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