Applying to the Bachelor of Tourism Management
Applications from Canadian and foreign students are received year-round for September entry into the program. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and meet the following requirements:
Educational Requirements
Applicants must meet the following educational requirements for entry into the BTM:
- British Columbia Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature student status
- English
- English 12 with a 73% or better within the last 5 years, or
- English 060, or
- Language Proficiency Index (LPI) with level 4 or better within the last 2 years, or
- CESL 057 and 058, each with C+ or better, or
- Equivalent
- Mathematics
- Principles of Math 11, or
- Applications of Math 12, or
- Math 051 with C+ or better BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature student status
Apply to TRU
Applications can be obtained from the TRU Admissions Office or online at http://tru.ca/admreg/admissions.html (click “apply now”).
Please include the following with the completed application:
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an official transcript of interim or final grades
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a fee of $25.00 for first-time registrants to TRU
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proof of citizenship, landed immigrant status, or valid student visa, if not born in Canada
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a detailed resumé outlining educational accomplishments and credentials, work/volunteer experience, and interests and activities
Through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) service, adult learners may receive credit for prior knowledge and skills, up to a maximum of 25% of the total credits required in the program.
International Students
An applicant to TRU who is not a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant is considered an international student.
International students must apply to TRU International Student Admissions for admission to TRU. General information on applying to TRU as an international student may be found in the current TRU Calendar.
Please contact Tracy Barth, International Student Admissions, at tbarth@tru.ca or telephone (250) 371-5776 with any specific questions.
Program Advisor
Prospective Bachelor of Tourism Management in Adventure Studies students should contact the BTM Program Advisor, Jarita Heer, at jheer@tru.ca or telephone (250) 828-5366. Further information is also available on the BTM website.