TRU-Start

School District #73 and Thompson Rivers University are working together to create new opportunities for secondary school students to earn university credits while completing their Grade 12 graduation requirements through Dual Credit Courses or Programs.

** For BC students outside of School District #73 (Kamloops & area), please see TRU Start BC. **

This unique initiative enables “Dual Credit Courses and Programs” to be offered to the students of School District #73 by the faculty of Thompson Rivers University.

Students successfully completing one or two Dual Credit Course(s) or a 1-year Certificate Program will receive elective credits towards their Secondary School Graduation, as well as university credit course(s) with Thompson Rivers University.

This offering enables students to:

• begin their university journey early
• take one or two university course(s) or a one-year university certificate program tuition-free
• experience university life while in secondary school for TRU on-campus courses
• experience post-secondary distance delivery courses and working with an on-line tutor for TRU Open Learning courses

To guarantee equal access for all Kamloops/Thompson grade 12 students a district committee will rank the applications received by the May 27, 2011 (November 25, 2011 for Winter Semester courses only) deadline.

Consideration will be given only to fully completed applications submitted to your Transitions Coordinator before the deadline.

It is recommended that students fill out the application as if they were applying for a job. The TRU/SD #73 Joint Transitions Committee hopes that you enjoy these course offerings.

Admission Criteria

To be considered, students are required to meet the following criteria:

• Exemplary attendance record as documented on the current report card.
• Exemplary attitude towards learning as documented on the current report card in the effort column. [no “N”].
• Minimum overall average of “B” or better. — Students with a lower average may be considered through an evaluation process conducted by the Principal, the Transitions Coordinator, a counselor, and any other relevant staff member.
• Completion of the entire application form, which must include: — A completed letter of intent. — A parent/ guardian signature.
• Signature on application showing recommendation by School Principal or designate.

Please Note: Students must meet TRU pre-requisites for designated programs, prior to the program start-date.

For further information contact Greg Howard – SD #73 District Principal, Trades & Transitions at 250.374.0679 or your school-based Transitions Co-ordinator