Endless opportunities with a Comp Sci degree
After four co-op terms, Paola Flores Aguirre secured a full-time permanent position at BCLC as a systems administrator.
“Welcome to the Faculty of Student Development, the home of Career and Experiential Learning, the Honours College and Academic Supports and Assessment. Our wide range of programs, certificates, courses, workshops and student-focused activities provide rewarding opportunities for integrative, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural education to curious and creative students in all majors and fields of study. We are dedicated to preparing TRU’s students for future careers, lifelong learning and active participation in their communities. Your success matters to us!”
Dr. Will Garrett-Petts
Interim Dean
Faculty of Student Development
What we doExcellence for everyone
We support students through Career and Experiential Learning (CEL), Academic Supports and Assessment (ASA), and the Honours College.
At the Faculty of Student Development, we empower students to take charge of their academic and personal growth through innovative programs, personalized support and hands-on learning opportunities. Home to Career and Experiential Learning (CEL), Academic Supports and Assessment (ASA), and the Honours College we provide personalized academic, career and social supports that empower students to succeed.
We specialize in blending interdisciplinary education with career preparation and experiential learning. Whether you're exploring paid co-op placements, study abroad opportunities or diving into service learning and research, we connect your studies with real-world experiences that prepare you for a successful future.
Our faculty is dedicated to your success, offering tailored academic supports like the Writing Centre, workshops and advising services to help you excel. We also foster intercultural learning, wellness and community engagement to ensure you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
By integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines, we help you design a unique academic path that prepares you for graduate studies, professional careers, or becoming an active leader in your community. Through collaboration with industry and community partners, we provide you with the tools to tackle complex issues and create meaningful change.
Join us and transform your university journey into a well-rounded, impactful experience that equips you for lifelong success.
Tips, Culture, and Campus Life
Programs and Services
Student Services has several programs and services to support students’ personal, social and academic success. Student Services has supports and services to guide students from orientation to graduation.
News and Events
Learning at the edge of your comfort zone
Third-year computer science student Ribhu Agarwal discusses how he applied classroom knowledge to diverse real-world projects through co-op.
The future belongs at TRU
TRU is celebrating its strengths and looking to the future as it reaches a milestone 20 years as a full-fledged university this month.
Co-op takes stock of wealth management experiences
Gagandeep Singh Multani reflects on his two co-op work terms at RBC Dominion Securities.
