Thompson Rivers University provides various academic transitions opportunities for current grade 12 students in our region. High school students are able to experience post-secondary education and are able to apply for funding, which if successful, may cover the costs of tuition, ancillary fees and books.
TRU Start Campus Courses
Choose from courses in English, economics, psychology, math, sociology, and early childhood education.
Admission Criteria
In addition to meeting the TRU course and program requirements prior to the start date of classes, students are required to meet the following TRU Start Admission Criteria as documented on their high school report card:
- Minimum overall average of ‘B’
- Exemplary attendance record and attitude towards learning
Application Process
Interested students can download the application. The completed application must be received by TRU Admissions before May 1, 2020.
Please note that only fully completed applications with signatures from a parent/guardian, will be reviewed and ranked by the TRU Start Committee.
For more information on the TRU Start Application process, please contact the TRU Future Students Office at 250-828-5006 or email futurestudents@tru.ca.
TRU Start Campus Programs
Students in School District 73 have the opportunity to apply for TRU’s Early Childhood Education Diploma or the Health Care Assistant Certificate. Students would attend TRU in their grade 12 year, receive dual credit for both university courses and high school graduation, in addition to having the tuition costs of the program covered by the district.
Application Process
Students interested in the TRU Start Program need to apply directly through their school's Trades and Transitions Coordinator. For more details and the application package, please visit the School District 73 Transitions website.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact Rob Wielgoz, District Vice-Principal Trades and Transitions, SD#73. At rwielgoz@sd73.bc.ca or 250-320-4091.
TRU Start BC (Distance)
Admission Criteria
In addition to meeting TRU prerequisites prior to the start of the course(s) or program, students are required to meet the following criteria as documented on the student’s high school report card:
- Minimum overall average of 'B'
- Exemplary attendance record
- Exemplary attitude towards learning — i.e., no 'N's in the effort column
Application Process
Students interested in taking a Dual Credit Course must:
- Research course requirements
- Check to see if course(s) fit into their school timetable
- Talk to the Transitions Coordinator about their options
- Complete the application form
TRU Start BC Application
- Receive a signature from the school Principal or designate
- Receive a parent/guardian signature
- Complete the Letter of Intent
- Attach their current secondary school transcript
