BCCAT Education Planner

Overview

The Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning (TRU-OL) is a public educational institution dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities through distance education.

TRU-OL's role is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of open learning in BC, and to coordinate open-learning opportunities in BC. ("Open learning" means a flexible approach to delivering programs, with the goal of increasing access to learning opportunities.) Through TRU-OL, students can enroll in courses delivered by the province's other participating universities (eg-Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and University of Victoria). TRU-OL also grants academic credit for non-formal learning and skills and knowledge gained in the workplace.

TRU-OL delivers about 200 distance education courses and grants a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree credentials that are recognized throughout BC and beyond by other educational institutions and employers. TRU-OL also offers secondary school completion opportunities.

TRU-OL serves students throughout Canada and, in some cases, the world. TRU-OL is committed to accessibility, opportunity and flexibility in education.

TRU-OL offers a wide range of support services through its Student Services,and Education Information Departments. Staff can help students develop educational plans and provide information about entrance requirements, prerequisites, transfer credit, challenge credit and course sequencing and selection.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Skills - You must have adequate English language skills to participate in your intended program of study.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You must meet the prerequisite for your intended course(s) or the admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The program admission requirements for TRU-OL programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

 

Out-of-Province

You must meet the prerequisite for your intended course(s) or the admission requirements of your intended program.

Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.

Special Note: The program admission requirements for TRU-OL programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

BC Transfer Student

For details on transfer credit check here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

For details on transfer credit check here.

Mature Student

All individuals are eligible for general admission to TRU-OL. (Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.) You must also meet the admission requirements of their intended program or prerequisites of any intended courses.

Special Note: The program admission requirements for TRU-OL programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

International Student

For details on International Student admission check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How To Apply

For details on registering check here.