General Studies Programs

Applicants must have a proficiency in English at a level suitable to the course or program of study for which they are applying. Students who have English as a second language may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. Refer to detailed information about the English proficiency requirement.

Most TRU programs offered through Open Learning have residency requirements as specified in the program descriptions. Residency requirements are the number of TRU-OL courses or credits that students must complete to graduate from a TRU program offered through Open Learning. (Students applying for financial assistance are required to meet specific residency requirements.)

Students who plan to complete a TRU credential through Open Learning must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form.

Individual course descriptions are provided for all programs offered. Before registering, read through the information about distance education provided on this website. It examines various topics to assist students to start and continue successfully as distance learners.

Refer to information about TRU-OL course delivery formats, which includes requirements for web-based courses.