Admission
This information pertains to distance learning through Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL). If you require information about on-campus learning at TRU Kamloops, click here.
Open Admission
Admission to a Program
Open Admission
All persons are eligible for general admission to Open Learning and can apply for course registration as well as admission into credential programs. Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are classified as international students as well as non-permanent residents of British Columbia.
Applicants do not require a specific grade point average (GPA) and are not required to submit transcripts from secondary school to be admitted to TRU-OL and to register in courses.
Permanent Residents of British Columbia
A permanent resident of British Columbia is defined as a person who resides in British Columbia and possesses Canadian citizenship or permanent resident (landed immigrant) status.
International Students
An international student is defined as a person:
(a) who does not possess Canadian citizenship or
(b) who is not classified as a permanent resident of Canada under Canadian immigration regulations.
Normally, TRU-OL coursework cannot be used to establish or extend a student authorization (visa).
Requirements
- Applicants to specific programs are required to fulfill program admission requirements.
- Upon reading suggested course requisites, applicants registering in courses must determine if their level of education or experience is suitable to meet course prerequisites. Once registered, students are affirming they either meet course prerequisites or are taking responsibility for their enrolment in courses, as applicable. In doing so, students are acknowledging personal responsibility for their educational proficiency and performance in the courses they have enrolled in.
- Applicants must have proficiency in English at a level suitable to the course or program of study for which they are applying. University-level courses require English proficiency equivalent to Grade 12 English or higher. While most courses and programs offered through TRU-OL do not require any particular English proficiency tests, prospective students who have English as a second language may be asked to provide information concerning their proficiency in English.
Admission to a Program
Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must fill-in and submit the TRU-OL Program Admission/Transfer Credit form. Students may also apply for program admission through TRU-OL online or by completing and submitting the form on the Post-Secondary Application Service of BC (PASBC ) website.
Applicants should familiarize themselves with TRU-OL program choices as well as particular TRU-OL-specific regulations, fees and procedures, which differ from TRU campus-delivered program admission processes. Contact Student Services if you have any questions.
Students who gained credit for individual courses at TRU-OL (e.g. students who were not enrolled in a program) and now want to complete a program must apply for program admission as above. Students are not required to be enrolled in a particular program category to take courses with TRU-OL. These non-credential track students are categorized as being in an ‘undeclared’ program at TRU-OL.
Program status is considered active if a student engages in either program-based courses, PLAR or transfer of credits within a two year time span. Inactive students must re-apply for program admission. Refer to information about educational advising services, transfer credit, program plans, and prior learning assessment and recognition.
Many professional associations, businesses, industries, community colleges, provincial institutes, and universities recognize credentials earned through TRU-OL.
Contact Student Services for more information.