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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONCo-operative education combines academic studies with paid work experience. Studentsalternate between terms of full-time study and full-time employment.Why co-op? Get paid for career-related work experience while studying Earn academic credits and transcript distinction Maximize job opportunities upon graduation Choose from co-op placements in Kamloops and across Canada TRU co-op office prepares students for interviews and job placements Choose to work up to four semestersStudents can receive academic credit for co-op work terms.Co-op student wages by program 15– 20 15– 22 13– 18 15– 30 13– 18ComputingScience 2,500 monthlyBBAScienceArts 2,800 monthly 3,100 monthly 2,500 monthlyTourism 4,200 monthlyMinimum Wage in British ColumbiaBritish Columbia has the second highest minimum wage in the country.Employees must be paid at least 15.20 per hour.KARANVIRSINGHSample co-op schedule(based on a 4-year degree)INDIABachelor of Business AdministrationCo-op helped me gain relevant skillsbefore graduation, and I received animmense amount of experience in myeight months working for TRU World.TRU’s Career Education Departmentprovided resources to help me build acareer plan. I would recommend everynew student visit the department forany career-related services.YEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3YEAR 4Septemberto semester5Academicsemester7Januaryto ester6Co-opworkterm 3Academicsemester8Co-opworkterm 1Co-opworkterm 2Co-opworkterm 4GraduationMay to AugustYEAR 5 For co-op requirements, fees and more information, go to tru.ca/coopThompson Rivers University 2022–23 Viewbook9

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGTRU offers many places for students to learn through experiences whether inclasses (curricular), outside the classroom, or in the community (co-curricularand extra-curricular).For more details visit tru.ca/cel/experience-learningCA PSTO NEORH O NO U R STH ES ISGLOBAL COMPETENCYCERTIFICATERecognizing future global leadersWhen you graduate from TRU, we want you to launch your career with a resumé full of therelevant learning experience that today’s employers value. Global Competency gives you justthat—documented evidence of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a globally-minded citizen.Global Competency is a credential that can be earned in tandem with any credit program—undergraduate or graduate—offered by TRU. The program uses a portfolio approach that allowseach student to track a number of different educational and personal experiences.For more information, visit tru.ca/global10How do I earn it?To earn this credential, a studentmust complete only four steps: Attend an orientation session Sign up for GLBL 1000 Earn and compile points Submit a portfolio tothe Centre for StudentEngagement office in Old Main

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTSTRU has Canada’s largest and most comprehensiveinternational student services and support team.Have questions? Speak with us e RickettInterim Associate Director,Int’l Admissions &Enrolment ServicesTracy BarthInt’l Admissions& EnrolmentCoordinatorLorna HutchinsonInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerJet JensenInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerOur international admissions team:Jean LinterisInt’l Admissions &Enrolment Officerprocesses applicationsprovides course registrationcollects paymentsassists with admission inquiriesassists with registration inquiriesCharlene MilburnInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerNavin JainInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerCarol Ryujin-KawaInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerJane OuelletteInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerAnanna MitraInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerKathy GilroyInt’l Admissions &Enrolment OfficerInternationalacademic advisorsCharlene MunroSupervisorLeslie DeroseAcademic AdvisorKeisha MorongAcademic AdvisorNicole BartellaAcademic AdvisorMarnie StorieAcademic AdvisorOnce you’re accepted, our internationalacademic advisors:plan your courses before you arrivemonitor your academic performanceprovide counselling supportadvise on program requirementshold workshopsHeather GnoatoAcademic AdvisorThriza KennedyAcademic AdvisorBrianna McilquahamAcademic AdvisorInternational studentadvisors & homestayReuben OnyangoAssociate Director, Int’lStudent ServicesStaffen Liu-CalverSupervisor, Int’lStudent ServicesTeresa WeiMandarin-speakingISARika KimuraJapanese-speakingISATanvir AlamBengali-speakingISAThis multilingual team helps with personalcounselling and assistance in most aspectsof student life in Canada, including:housingvisas, study permit and workpermit applicationsorientation and welcome servicesincluding airport reception, citytours and peer programsStephanie TateHindi & Punjabispeaking ISAOsi OmonokhuaHausa-speaking ISAOksana NhuienVietnamese-speakingISAMarianna AbutalipovaFrench, Dutch &Russian-speaking ISAReyna DenisonSpanish-speakingISAacademic liaisoncultural supportThompson Rivers University 2022–23 Viewbook11

ACCOMMODATIONJoin a vibrant, active community of students from allover the world. Apply directly out of high school beforeMarch 1, 2022 and secure a guaranteed space in North Toweror McGill Residence. After that date, applications will be accepted on afirst-come, first-served basis.For more information about on-campus housing, visit tru.ca/housingNorth Tower (On Campus)Enjoy one of the best views in the city at the 11-storey North Tower.Access premium amenities such as a cardio room, dance studio, patiowith large BBQ, games room and regular social activities.Rates for September –April Two- or four-bedroom suite: 7,950 CAD All rates include a 50 CAD mandatory residence life activityfee which is non-refundable. Non-refundable deposit: 100 CADFor more options and the most current pricing, truworld.ca/housingNorth Tower Floor Plans:2- and 4-bedroom suitesTRU Dorm McGill Residence (On Campus)This community is ideal for students looking for an active, close-knit,communal experience. The newly renovated McGill Residence hasamenities that include laundry, games room, kitchen and study tes for September – AprilBEDROOM Four-bedroom suite: 5,310 CADBEDROOMDRAWERS All rates include a 50 CAD residence life activity fee which isnon-refundable. Non-refundable deposit: 100 CADFor more options and the most current pricing, truworld.ca/housingMcGill Residence Floor Plan: 4-bedroom quadSHOWERMICROWAVESHELF OVER DESKDRESSERUNDERSHELF24”FRIDGEHEATERDESKSHELF OVER BEDSHELF OVER BEDCLOSETSHELF OVER BEDBEDRODRODDRESSERUNDERSHELF OVER SHELFSHELF OVER ��FRIDGEHEATERDESKWASHROOMMICROWAVESHELF OVER DESKSHELF OVER DESKNote: Rates are for the 2021/22 year and are subject to change without notice.Floor plans may slightly differ from room to room.12WASHROOMDESKDESKDRAWERSDRAWERSDESKCLOSET

East Village (Off Campus)Have the independence of off-campus living, with the convenience ofon-campus life at East Village. This location is ideal for students lookingfor a more independent, mature community, with student-friendlyamenities.Rates for September – April Four-bedroom suite: 7,100 CAD Two-bedroom suite: 8,400 CAD Four-bed, two-bedroom suite: 4,788 CAD All rates include a 50 CAD mandatory residence life activityfee which is non-refundable. Non-refundable deposit: 100 CADFor more options and the most current pricing, truworld.ca/housingNote: Rates are for the 2021/22 year and are subject to change without notice.Floor plans may slightly differ from room to room.DESKDRESSERDESKDESKKITCHENCLOSETDINING IVING ROOMDESKDESKCUSTOMCLOSETFOR TWOCLOSETCLOSETDINING ROOMBALCONYLIVING KBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMDESKCUSTOMCLOSETFOR TWOBEDROOMKITCHENEast Village Floor Plans: 2- and 4-bedroom suitesHomestay: Live with a Canadian familyManaged by TRU World staff, TRU’s homestay program is a great wayto experience Canadian culture and practice English by living withlocal families or individuals. More than 450 carefully selected Canadianhomestay providers are in this program. Students get a private, furnishedbedroom, three meals a day (and snacks) and a chance to live as part ofa Canadian family while sharing their own culture.Cost is approximately 875 CAD per month, including meals.TATIANASUMINARUSSIAPost-Baccalaureate Diploma in HumanResource ManagementLiving with a host family has helped me adaptand learn more about the Canadian culture. I lovetraveling, camping and fishing with my host familyand I feel comfortable talking to them. They arealways supportive and willing to help in anythingthey can. I definitely feel like part of their family!Thompson Rivers University 2022–23 Viewbook13DESK

WILLIAMS LAKE CAMPUSWilliams Lake is a long-time ranching and farming community with an economy based on arearesources such as forestry and mining. TRU Williams Lake has the only ranching program in BC,which focuses on regenerative agriculture.In Williams Lake, the cost of living is affordable and people know their neighbours. WilliamsLake has an expanding hospital and extended-care homes, so there is a demand for universitytrained healthcare workers.British Columbia,CANADAWilliams LakeTRUKamloopsThe campus boasts small class sizes, usually between 15 and 20 students, depending on theprogram. There are benefits to such an intimate educational setting—faculty get to know theirstudents and the campus is safe, friendly and close knit.Visit our website for an accommodation list near campus. TRU Williams Lake is located in aresidential area and there is housing within walking distance of campus.Students can expect to pay approximately 1,000 CAD per month for rent. There are buses, butthey don’t run as regularly as bus systems in larger centres, so most residents rely on cars fortransportation.For more information, visit tru.ca/williamslakeMAJEEDNASHIRUApplied Sustainable RanchingGrowing up in Ghana, WestAfrica, I saw an opportunityfor agriculture to raise thepopulation’s standard of living.Seeking an effective approachto making a difference inthe world, I’ve completed myfirst year of TRU’s AppliedSustainable Ranching twoyear program and already feelconfident managing a farm.GHANAWatch Majeed’s ranching program experienceDISTANCE EDUCATIONLearn wherever you areAs BC’s leading online and distanceeducation provider, TRU Open Learningoffers over 60 programs and 500 courses.More than 17,000 TRU students study onlineor by distance.Open Learning gives you more options andflexibility in your schedule. You can completesome courses before you arrive to study oncampus, saving you time and money.14While on campus, you can take blendedstudies combining in-class and online OpenLearning courses. You can enroll in OpenLearning courses at any time and completethem as your schedule allows. This allowsyou to maintain a flexible schedule while stillgetting credit for courses that count towardyour full degree.Get the details at truopen.caUNITOF A

RESEARCH AT TRUAs one of six members of the Research Universities’ Council ofBritish Columbia, TRU is committed to distinguishing itself amongBC’s research leaders. We support efforts to achieve excellencewith research facilities, internal funding, research chairs, knowledgemobilization resources and student research.Research at TRU is making a difference. Many of our most importantresearch discoveries stem from community-based research questionsthat result in real-life solutions with immediate and far-reaching impact.They influence policy, enrich culture, improve programs and build morevibrant cities. Our faculty are engaged in training the next generation ofworld-class researchers at both the graduate and undergraduate level.General inquiries, email research@tru.ca tru.ca/researchLet the cars dothe talkingCivil liberties andonline commentaryDr. Ning Lu, Assistant professorComputer ScienceDr. Daphne Jeyapal, Assistantprofessor, Social WorkWe’re 10 years from 100% of vehiclescommunicating through the Internet ofVehicles—Dr. Ning Lu predicts—but basicfoundations must be established. Lu’sresearch project, Real-Time Scheduling ofInternet of Vehicles, is supported by an NSERCDiscovery Grant and begins with developingalgorithms to improve energy conservation,traffic control, transportation schedulingand safety.How does Canada manage the tensionbetween national security and maintainingcivil liberties? It’s a question Dr. DaphneJeyapal will try to answer through herSSHRC-funded project, Anti-terrorism oranti-activism? Examining public andpolicy discourses on Canada’s Anti-TerrorismAct (2015) and its implications fortransnational resistance.Prehension contentionDr. Jenni Karl, Assistant professor,PsychologyDr. Jenni Karl’s research aims to rewrite thestory of how humans acquired the ability toperform skilled hand movements, a storythat’s been widely accepted for more than30 years. Scientists have long believed thatvision was central to a human’s ability to reachand grasp objects, whereas Karl’s researchfinds that touch plays a vital role.Visiting research studentsTRU places a high priority on providing undergraduate and graduate research opportunities for students. Inquiry-basedand creative learning are recognized as academic foundations in the Academic Plan. No matter what your discipline,there are opportunities at TRU for you to engage in independent research and artistic inquiry. TRU professors arecommitted to mentoring and helping you meet your research goals.Thompson Rivers University 2022–23 Viewbook15

SHORT-TERMSTUDIESFor more than 25 years, TRU has been delivering some of the bestcustomized learning experiences in the world. Our programmingoptions vary from open language and culture programs whereyou can meet people from around the world, to online certificateprograms which allow you to study a specialized topic at yourown pace and professional development programs that allowworking professionals the opportunity to refine their skills andlearn new techniques from experts in their field. We can alsocreate and develop programs to meet the specific educationalrequirements you need. Everyone, no matter where they are intheir educational journey, will enjoy what we have to offer!Programs may include: Accommodation, homestay (including meals) or dormitory Scheduled recreational and cultural activities Airport pick-up and drop off within Kamloops TRU campus and city orientation Support from TRU advisors and instructorsFor more information and to apply for short-term programs, visittruworld.ca/itcSee what students experience duringour short-term programsLanguage and CultureOpen ProgramsHundreds of enthusiastic learners take part in our language andculture programs each year. These open programs are availableto large and small groups. In-person and online options provideopportunities to meet the educational needs of all our students. Bothoptions include intensive English language training, as well as culturaland recreational activities. Both online and in-person learners havethe opportunity to meet students from around the world and get toexperience what it’s like to study in Canada!Online and in-person programming may include an elective ofyour choice: Animals Around Us Applied English Global Citizenship Healthy Choices Leadership Skills STEM Skills Study Skills Workplace EnglishLanguage and CultureTransition ProgramWe have added six enhanced sessions to our three-week languageand culture program to meet the needs of international studentsstarting academic programs in September. The focus of thesesessions is to prepare you to achieve the best possible scores on theAccuplacer test and to learn practical ideas for making your studytime at TRU as efficient as possible.August 8 – 26, 2022, 2,400 CADCertificate ProgramsWe took the most critical parts of our longer training programs tocreate a certificate which includes six intensive courses and packagedthem into new, online programs. These give you the flexibility to investas much or as little time as you want, depending on workload or othercommitments. Once you complete all six courses you will receive acertificate of completion from TRU.All of our online programs are offered live and in real time with one ofour certified instructors. Certificate programs include:Four-week Summer Language and Culture ProgramJuly 4 – 29, 2022, 3,250 CAD (quarantine guidelines will apply) Excellence in Professional EnglishThree-week Summer Language and Culture ProgramJuly 11 – 29, 2022, 850 CAD (online only)August 8 – 26, 2022, 2,900 CAD (quarantine guidelines will apply)August 8 – 26, 2022, 750 CAD (online only) Professional Development for EducatorsThree-week Winter Language and Culture ProgramFebruary 15 – March 5, 2022, 2,900 CAD (quarantine guidelines will apply)February 15 – March 5, 2022, 850 CAD (online only)16 Global Citizen Professional Development for Health Care Standardized Test Preparation 450 CAD/courseCourses are offered monthly throughout the year. Take five coursesand get the sixth one for free.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPSTRU’s transnational education and study abroad programs offer students unique and exciting ways togain global experience and earn TRU credits with a wide range of partner institutions.TRANSNATIONALPROGRAMSSTUDY ABROADPROGRAMSTake a TRU program at your home inst

your full potential. TRU has student clubs for almost every interest. Join one of the existing clubs or start your own! You'll meet like-minded people and make new friends, showcase your talents, create lasting memories and have fun. Get involved in student clubs such as: Adventure U Club, Bangladesh Club, Caribbean Club, Chinese Students &