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Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University

Welcome to TRU

 

At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment.

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Indigenous Vendor Showcase connects businesses and buyers

TRU partners to support Indigenous procurement and economic reconciliation on Friday, Nov. 9

 

TRU’s Indigenous Vendor Showcase brings together Indigenous Entrepreneurs and buyers to champion procurement diversity, nurture meaningful relationships and advance reconciliation through inclusive economic growth.

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Experience TRU anytime, your way

Discover campus tours, events and future student experiences at TRU

 

Didn’t make it to Open House? You can still explore TRU via our guided campus tours, info sessions and one-on-one chats with future students advisors. Your journey to university starts whenever you're ready.

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Discover the science behind emotions

Dr. Catherine Ortner shares insights on emotion regulation and everyday life applications.

 

Join Dr. Ortner, professor, Faculty of Arts, as she explores how emotions shape our lives with research-backed strategies for managing feelings. This free public lecture is open to all.

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TRU partnership wins nationals recognition

Cultural strategic plan earns accolades for TRU and Kamloops collaborators.

 

TRU’s work with the City of Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc earned national praise for advancing cultural planning, reconciliation and inclusive community development through strategic collaboration.

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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.

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Our size makes it easy for you to get hands-on learning that will help you through the good times and the bad.

At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.

Student Services Life on Campus
STARS platinum ranking in sustanability
Canada's First double platinum-rated
sustainable university
AACSB awards
2022 Innovations That Inspire Splatsin-TRU Business Development Project
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
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Desire 2 Learn 2018 and 2020 recipients, and
the Alan Blizzard Award in 2019
Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl̓ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
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