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Thompson Rivers University

Welcome to TRU

 

At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment.

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Spring 2025 convocation by numbers

TRU celebrated over 2,500 graduates across six ceremonies last week

 

Join us to relive the excitement and celebration, learn from remarks by Chancellor DeDe DeRose and graduate reflections.

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TRU at Kamloops Pride

Community means unity

 

Calling all students, staff and faculty: March with us as TRU proudly sponsors the Kamloops Pride Parade! Register by June 11 to march as one community and enjoy the Riverside Park festival from noon to 4 p.m.

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Strengthening partnerships across Asia

TRU participates in BC's international trade mission to Asia

 

TRU's participation is helping build and solidify long-term academic connections that support TRU students and faculty in studying abroad, and create opportunities for international research and shared learning.

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Empowering through culture: Ashley Michel’s Story

Michel’s entrepreneurial success is deeply connected to her academic journey.

 

Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator Ashley Michel (BEd ’23) is the founder of 4 Generations Creations — a business born from the desire to provide her daughter with access to culture and identity.

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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.

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Our size makes it easy for you to get hands-on learning that will help you through the good times and the bad.

At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.

Student Services Life on Campus
STARS platinum ranking in sustanability
Canada's First double platinum-rated
sustainable university
AACSB awards
2022 Innovations That Inspire Splatsin-TRU Business Development Project
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
STLHE SAPES Logo
Desire 2 Learn 2018 and 2020 recipients, and
the Alan Blizzard Award in 2019
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 Secwepemcúl’ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
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