High School & Community Educators

You play a key role in guiding students through the university admissions process. We look forward to working with you to help your students decide if the Thompson Rivers University is right for them.

TRU Fall 2021 Educator Update

Upcoming Events for Educators

TRU Virtual Counsellor Conference
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

School counsellors, educators and career professionals are invited to join us virtually for an annual professional development morning focusing on TRU programs, services and important updates for the coming year.

TRU Mix, Mingle and Jingle holiday update and network gathering for high school educators.
December 10, 2021 at the Kamloops Campus

Events for Future Students

Fall 2022 Future Student Timeline

Explore your TRU program options
- Connect with a Student Recruiter-Advisor on the Future Students Team
October 1 – Applications open for Fall 2022
- tru.ca/apply (program deadlines vary)
- Application Fee $31.02
- Submit:
  - Interim & final high school transcripts
  - Post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
  - Supporting documents (if applicable)
    Need help? Visit tru.ca/transcript
Offer of admission
- Accept your seat offer
Pay your tuition deposit
- $300 for non-competitive programs
- $500 for limited and competitive admissions programs
March 1 – Entrance Scholarship applications due
- Student Awards & Financial Aid is here to help you.
- Applications open December 1
March 1 – Deadline for guaranteed first year housing*
- tru.ca/housing
  *Apply directly out of high school and secure a guaranteed space in North Tower or McGill Residence.
May – Timetable your courses
- Create your conflict-free fall and winter course plan
- Reach out to Academic Advising for selection assistance
Mid-June – Register in your fall and winter semester courses
September 3 – Fall semester tuition due
September 7 – TRU Orientation 2022

Meet TRU's Future Students Team

Lex Edwards
Qelmúcw Student Recruiter-Advisor

Indigenous, SD58, SD74 & Territories
Courtney Charlton
Student Recruiter-Advisor

Vancouver Island & Sunshine Coast
Meghan Hayre
Student Recruiter-Advisor

SD27, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland & Greater and Metro Vancouver, Sea to Sky
Suzette Prince
Qelmúcw Student Recruiter-Advisor

Indigenous, SD58, SD74 & Territories
Alina Sopizhuk
Student Recruiter-Advisor

Okanagan & Kootenays
Margo Beitel
Student Recruiter-Advisor

Northern BC & Out of Province
Lachlan Todd
Digital Recruitment Coordinator
Kyri Alves
Manager, Future Students

Who Can Help You?

Future Students Office

Program exploration
Application process and status
General TRU questions
Campus vists
School visits and events

Old Main 1468
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday to Friday
futurestudents@tru.ca
250-828-5006

Viewbooks

Academic Advising

Contact after you have accepted your offer
Develop and maintain academic plan
Academic policies and regulations

Contact Advising

How to Apply

Career Talks

Virtual Presentation

Regional Contacts

Indigenous Student Inquiries and Supports

Lex and Suzette

SD 73 (Thompson Okanagan)

Courtney

Barriere Secondary
Clearwater Secondary
NorKam Senior Secondary
Sa-Hali Secondary
Sun Peaks Secondary Academy

Meghan

Chase Secondary
Kamloops Christian School
Kamloops Open Online Learning - @KOOL
Logan Lake Secondary
Twin Rivers Education Centre
Valleyview Secondary
Westsyde Secondary

Alina

Kamloops School of the Arts
South Kamloops Secondary
St. Ann's Secondary

SD 74 (Gold Trail)

Lex and Suzette

David Stoddart School
Desert Sands Community School
Gold Trail Distributed Learning
Lillooet Secondary School
Sk'il Mountain Community School

SD 27 (Cariboo, Chilcotin)

Meghan

GROW (Graduation Routes Other Ways) and Skyline
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Lake City Secondary

SD 22 (Vernon)

Alina

Charles Bloom Secondary
Clarence Fulton Secondary
Kalamalka Secondary
Vernon Christian School
Vernon Secondary
WL Seaton Secondary

SD 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)