As an Arts Cohort member, you’ll join like-minded peers and journey together through your first year at TRU, taking six core courses that lay the foundation for your Arts degree.
Why join the Arts Cohort? Connect, thrive, and save
Build connections
Starting university can be overwhelming, but with the Arts Cohort, you won’t go it alone. Learning alongside a group of peers, you’ll form strong bonds, find study partners, and create lasting friendships.
Boost your success
Studies show that students who feel connected to their peers and their university are more likely to thrive. The Arts Cohort provides a support system to help you navigate university life, reducing the stress and uncertainty of your first year.
Save money
Worried about textbook costs? Don’t be. Most courses in the Arts Cohort are designated "zero textbook costs," so you can focus on learning without the extra financial burden.
A convenient timetable for a balanced life An ideal blend of academics and social experiences
The Arts Cohort offers first-year TRU students a perfect blend of structure and flexibility, providing dynamic learning experiences and meaningful social connections. You’ll take six core courses that fulfill graduation requirements and help you foster connections with your peers and instructors.
For Fall 2025 and Winter 2026, choose from two course clusters, each offering a well-rounded mix of subjects to match your interests and goals.
Find your fit and make your first year unforgettable!
Arts Cohort Cluster 1
- STSS 1010 Academic Skills: An Introduction to Writing, Research, Studying and University Life
- GEOG 1000 Planet Earth: An Introduction to Earth System Science
- FILM 2200 Introduction to Film Studies: 1938 - Present
- PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy: Great Thinkers: Ancient to Enlightenment
- SOCI 1210 Introduction to Sociology II
- HIST 1400 Queer Activism
Arts Cohort Cluster 2
- ANTH 1210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- PSYC 1110 Introduction to Psychology
- POLI 1210 Introduction to Contemporary Politics
- THTR 1000 Theatre Appreciation: From Page to Stage
- PHIL 1110 Introduction to Critical Thinking
- ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing
How to apply
Ready to kickstart your university journey with
the Arts Cohort?
Applying is simple!
Check your eligibility
Are you an incoming first-year Bachelor of Arts student for Fall 2025? If so, apply today!
Sign up
Click the link below to access the application form. Complete and submit it by the deadline to secure your spot.
Need help or want more information? We're here for you.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to start your university life with confidence, connection, and community. Email us for for more information or book an appointment with Meo Cui, the Learning Strategist for the Arts Cohort, using the link below.
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