Welcome to our Open House Series! Here you can register for our upcoming information sessions, find answers to common questions and get a sense of the TRU experience by hearing from students and alumni.
Stay and explore. And as we’ll be adding to this page over the next few weeks, be sure to come back often.
In Person Kickoff
Saturday, October 23
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday is your opportunity to visit campus, explore our facilities and what TRU is like before attending our virtual program and faculty information series.
Drive Through "TRU Start Kit" Pickup
Can’t make an in person tour? Drive by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to grab your gift bag.
Drive through will be at the round about beside the Campus Activity Center (map), enter TRU from the west gate.
Tours
Space is limited. Register to attend a tour.
General Campus Tour: One-hour general campus tour and presentation with a current TRU student and student recruiter advisor; see our classrooms, study spaces, student services and places to eat!
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Trades and Technology Tour: 45-minute tour of Trades and Technology building and the Industrial Training and Technology Centre. Thinking about starting a Trade, or taking one of our technology programs, join this tour!
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
School of Nursing: Are you thinking about being a Registered Nurse? Join the faculty of nursing on a 30-minute tour of our brand-new Nursing and Population Health Building. Tour the simulation labs and classrooms while learning about the TRU nursing program.
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Bachelor of Science: Are you interested in completing a Bachelor of Science? Join the Faculty of Science on a tour of the Ken Lepin Science building. Check out classrooms and laboratories used for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Natural Resource Science, Mathematics, Geology, and more. Just bring your curiosity!
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (30 min.)
Architectural and Engineering Technology: “Are you interested in building design? From walls, floors, and roofs, to structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, everything in a building needs to be designed. If you are detail oriented and like to work with the latest computer software, the Architectural and Engineering Technology program could be for you. Come and find out more!
11:30 a.m. (45 min.)
All students who pre-register are entered into the Fall Open House Series Grand Prize valued at over $350.
All guests who attend a tour, register for an info session or stop by the drive through will receive the Fall 2021 TRU Starter Kit: TRU Viewbook, Student Timeline, resources and TRU gifts.
Open House Virtual Information Series
October 26 – December 9
Offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, join TRU staff, professors and instructors at the Open House program and faculty information series.
Sessions are scheduled for one hour, this includes a presentation and an opportunity for Q and A.
Registration required for these online events.
More coming as they are confirmed.
| Faculty/Program | Date | Time | Register |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Open Learning/Online Learning | Wednesday, October 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Register |
| University and Employment Preparation Program | Thursday, October 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Trades and Technology & Women in Trades | Thursday, October 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Engineering Department | Tuesday, November 2 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Culinary Arts and Retail Meat | Wednesday, November 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Human Service Programs (EACS/HUMS) | Wednesday, November 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Adventure Studies – Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism | Thursday, November 4 | 4:30 p.m. | Register |
| Life of a TRU Student | Thursday, November 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Faculty of Science, General Sciences | Tuesday, November 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Register |
| Nursing – School of Nursing | Wednesday, November 10 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Tourism Management | Tuesday, November 16 | 5:30 p.m. | Register |
| Respiratory Therapy – Faculty of Science | Wednesday, November 17 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Student Housing | Wednesday, November 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Career & Experiential Learning (Co-op Education) | Thursday, November 18 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| School of Business and Economics Undergrad and Grad programs | Tuesday, November 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Register |
| Williams Lake Campus | Wednesday, November 24 | 5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Architectural Engineering and Design | Wednesday, November 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Equity and Diversity: Indigenous Student Development and Intercultural Learning | Thursday, November 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Faculty of Arts | Tuesday, November 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wellness 411- Tips for Living Well While Studying at TRU | Tuesday, November 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Register |
| Money Matters: Awards, Scholarships & Loans | Wednesday, December 1 | 4:30 p.m. | Register |
| Early Childhood Education | Thursday, December 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Register |
| Health & Wellness at TRU: Counselling | Tuesday, December 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Register |
| Veterinary Technology (Animal Health Technology) – Faculty of Science | Tuesday, December 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Register |
| Bachelor of Education | Wednesday, December 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Register |
| Education and Skills Training (ESTR) | Thursday, December 9 | 5:00 p.m. | Register |
Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. Our region also extends into the territories of the Stat’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in and Dakelh peoples.
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Campus tours are booked by request and are offered:
Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays)
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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With over 132 programs in 10 different schools and faculties, TRU has something to offer everyone:
School of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism
Create amazing experiences in tourism and leisure.
Get the skills employers are looking for.
School of Business and Economics
Connecting the British Columbia interior to the world through experiential education and high‐quality research.
Faculty of Education and Social Work
Committed to realizing your potential.
A dynamic legal education located in the natural beauty of the Thompson Valley.
We help you make a real difference in people’s lives.
Complete online courses and programs anytime, anywhere.
Personal attention — choice — flexibility.
School of Trades and Technology
Trades training, plus career-oriented degrees, diplomas and certificates
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