Services at TRU Williams Lake Campus
Academic Advising
- Obtain current information about courses and programs
- Obtain assistance with preparing educational plans and recommendations for placement based on entry tests and prerequisite courses
- Verify TRU course transferability
- Provide workshops for new or prospective students known as STEP ONE
- Appointments can be booked on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 2:30 and 5 pm
- Call the WL Campus Academic Advisor at 250.392.8019 or contact the Receptionist at 250.392.8000 for an appointment
- On-line information and resources is available on-line at TRU's "Academic Advising Centre"
Admissions/Registrar’s Office
- Obtain information and applications for admission to TRU-WL programs
- Obtain information on Financial Awards
- Obtain info on:
- Arts (Anthropology, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
- Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Math
- University Preparation (Grades 10, 11 & 12 Level courses)
- Applied Business Technology
- Community & School Support Worker
- Electrical Trade (Foundation and 2nd Year Levels)
- Home Support Resident Care Attendant
- Human Service Diploma
- Mechanical Trades (Automotive Technician/Heavy Duty Mechanics)
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) Years 1 & 2 & Practical Nursing)
- Residential Construction
- Welding Levels C, B & A
- WorkSkills Training (Adult Basic Education)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (Closed 11:30am to 12:30pm)
Phone: 250.392.8020, Fax: 250.392.4984
Email: wlmain@tru.ca; Website: www.tru.ca/williamslake/admreg.html
Assessment Centre/Bookstore/Library
Assessment Services
- Testing is provided for program entrance with the Accuplacer Assessment
- Phone: 250.392.8030 to schedule an assessment
Bookstore & Cashiering Services
- Purchase textbooks, TRU logoed clothing and giftware as well as miscellaneous stationery items.
- Pay tuition & other related fees
- Phone: 250.392.8004 for information on the Bookstore and 250.392.8030 for cashiering information; Fax: 250.392.8116
Library Services
- Use the TRU Library collection (books, videos, electronic article databases, etc.)
- Use the Computer lab with access to a black & white printer
- Book private study rooms
- Get help: Research, reference & information services provided by the Librarian
- Obtain Library instruction for groups or 1:1 provided by the librarian
- Obtain Student ID Cards & email addresses (must be presented every time library materials are borrowed)
- Hours: (Subject to change)
September – November, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 8pm; Friday, 8:30am to 4pm
December, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm
January – April, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 8pm; Friday, 8:30am to 4pm
April – September, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm
Phone: 250.392.8030 for information; Fax: 250.392.8116
Cafeteria – Food for Thought/TRUE Food Services
- Open September through May, Mondays to Fridays, 7:30am to 1:30pm
- Catering services available
- Phone: 250.392.8108
Campus Assistant
- Obtain information on Semester Course/Program Scheduling
- Obtain information on Exam Schedules
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 250.392.8021; Fax: 250.392.4984
Continuing Studies Department
- Register and obtain information for a wide variety of general interest and employable certificate and non-certificate courses and programs in areas including
- Arts
- Writing Workshops
- Business/Office Skills
- Computer Courses
- First Aid
- Forestry
- Health and Safety
- Home Improvement
- Languages
- Professional/Personal Development
- Trades and Technology
- Courses and programs are also available through Contract Training either onsite or on campus.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (Closed 1 to 2pm)
Phone: 250.392.8010, Fax: 250.392.8008
Email: wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca; Website: http://www.tru.ca/williamslake/cs.html
Counselling
- Obtain assistance with:
- personal issues
- career counselling
- Short term or crises intervention
- Workshops throughout the year may be conducted on various topics such as career planning, stress/time management, study skills and test anxiety
- Appointments are booked in advance but emergency or crises are dealt with as quickly as possible.
- Appointments can be booked on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
- Call the WL Campus Counsellor at 250.392.8041 or contact the Receptionist at 250.392.8000 for an appointment
Coordinator of Services for Aboriginal Students
- Obtain assistance and support for all aboriginal students: Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit
- Obtain information to assist in the student's success
- Obtain assistance to liaise with bands, communities and local agencies
- For more information, phone 250.392.8009 to make an appointment
Open Learning Centre
- Obtain access to hundreds of Open Learning courses and programs (For First Nations communities in the surrounding area)
- Obtain assistance with all Open Learning courses and programs that are delivered online or by distance and facilitated through the Learning Centre
- Obtain assistance to develop an individual learning plan
- Obtain help with the process of registering for Open Learning courses and applying for Open Learning programs
- Contact the Learning Centre Facilitator, at 250.392.8179
- For all other Open Learning inquiries, please contact student@tru.ca
Reception/Administrative Office
- Obtain general Campus Information
- Obtain information on Accommodations Listing
- Book appointments for Academic Advisor and Counsellor
- Book lockers and pay fees
- Obtain Fitness Passes
- Pick up and drop off of assignments, exams and quizzes
- Book rooms
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 250.392.8000; Fax: 250.392.4984
Students with Disabilities
- The Counsellor is the Disability Liaison for the Williams Lake campus and can help students with disabilities apply for and access approved services and accommodations. Eligible students may include:
- Chronic/systemic health impairments
- Blind or Low Vision
- Mobility/functional impairments
- Neurological disabilities
- Mental health disabilities
- Hearing impaired
- Learning disabilities
For more information about Disability Services, see our website: www.tru.ca/studentservices/disabilities or book an appointment to see the Counsellor by contacting Reception at 250.392.8000.