A World of Opportunity

Through Open Learning you have access to over 400 courses and approximately 57 programs including certificate, diploma, degree and post-baccalaureates. The various programs available for study at Open Learning are recognized internationally by other educational institutions and employers.

Through Open Learning anyone can open the door to their educational possibilities.

All persons are eligible for general admission to Open Learning and can apply for course registration as well as admission into credential programs at any time.

Applicants do not require a specific grade point average (GPA) and are not required to submit transcripts from secondary school to be admitted to Open Learning and to register in courses.

Students enrolled in Open Learning programs can maximize their skills and experience through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), which awards academic credit for non-formal learning and knowledge such as industry-based training, professional development workshops and seminars, private study and work experience. PLAR is a process which helps you to identify, describe and document knowledge and learning you have developed through work and life experience.

Scholarships for Students from Caribbean Countries

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) in partnership with Canadian Virtual University is pleased to offer scholarships to students from the Caribbean region for the Certificate in Information Technology offered through Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning.

Scholarships for online programs allow international students to remain in their home countries while completing Canadian university courses. All courses are delivered online or through print materials sent in the mail.

Deadline for applications is January 31, 2010. Applicants must begin their certificate program no later than February 28th 2010. Information on eligibility is available from the Canadian Virtual University website.