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Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning, BC Canada, online and distance education for international students, how to register

Open Learning Registration and Application Information

How to apply for a program

  1. Select a program and confirm availability and program details.
  2. Ensure you have reviewed the requirement information that is outlined in the program descriptions.
  3. Review academic regulations, including transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition information.
  4. Fill out the Program Admission/Transfer Credit form PDF Document online using the “Register Now” process. Either fax or mail the completed PDF to TRU admissions (see contact information below) or complete the online registration form. Ensure that additional information, such as official transcripts or other documentation, are also sent to Open Learning. Contact Student Services for more information regarding educational advising services, transfer credit, program plans and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

How to register for a course

  1. Select course(s) and confirm course availability.
  2. Ensure and declare course prerequisites are met.
  3. Review academic regulations, including course registration, cancellation and course withdrawal policies, online or with Student Services.
  4. Confirm access to equipment required (i.e. computer, Internet, DVD player etc…).
  5. Be aware of the application deadline and the course start date, if the course is paced.
  6. Select one of the registration and payment methods listed below.

Register or Apply Online using the "Register Now" process

With American Express, MasterCard or VISA.

Register or Apply by Telephone

  • International: 1.250.852.7000
  • Toll-Free in India: 000.800.1007.576
  • Toll-Free in Hong Kong: 800.965.261
  • Toll-Free in United Arab Emirates (UAE): 800.017.8313
  • Toll-Free in Saudi Arabia: 800.814.5681

With American Express, MasterCard or VISA

Phone Student Services, with course details and credit card information, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time (closed on statutory holidays).

Register or Apply by Fax

With American Express, MasterCard or VISA.

Fax completed Course Registration Form or the Program Application to: 1.250.852.6405

Register or Apply by Mail

With American Express, MasterCard, VISA, cheque or money order.

Mail the completed Course Registration form PDF Document or Program Application form PDF Document with full fee payment to the address below. Cheque or money order is payable in Canadian funds drawn from a Canadian institution, to Thompson Rivers University.

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning
Student Services, BC Centre for Open Learning
4th floor 900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 Canada

Note: Registrations are not processed until all course fees have been received. Payment is deposited on receipt.

For all inquiries, please contact openworld@tru.ca.