KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA TRUworld.ca

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KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA TRUworld.ca
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KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

• About 350 km northeast of Vancouver 45 minutes
  by plane or 3.5 hours by car
• Connecting flights to Vancouver, Seattle, and
  Calgary
• Modern, friendly city of over 85,000 people

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WHAT DOES KAMLOOPS HAVE TO OFFER?
Diverse, multi-cultural population Low cost of
living Moderate, sunny climate Vibrant cultural
life Wide variety of amenities
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RECREATION
World-Class SkiingSnowboardingGolfing
HikingMusic Festivalsand many more!
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AROUND KAMLOOPS
In the centre of many attractions Over 200 lakes
Sun Peaks Ski Resort 45 minute drive Many golf
courses
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TRU FACTS AND FIGURES
Founded in 1970, public, degree-granting 11,000
Canadian students, 16,000 distance students, and
more than 1200 International Students from over
70 countries 60 different training projects in
more than 30 countries worldwide 550 Short Term
trainees each year for Professional Programs 1000
offshore students/trainees Projects, exchange
programs and partnerships in over 30 countries 50
exchange agreements worldwide 220 exchange
agreements through ISEP and 28 bilateral
agreements for student exchange 100 different
programs at the certificate, diploma,
undergraduate and masters level 200 distance
education courses
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ACCREDITATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Accredited by the Government of British Columbia,
  Canada
• Member of CIS, AUCC, ACCC, CBIE, CECN and other
  professional and academic organizations
• Recognized worldwide as an accredited Canadian
  post-secondary institution

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TRU CAMPUS AND FACILITIES
Modern 230-acre campus Complete range of
facilities Computer and language labs Library and
study centres Cafeterias, student lounges, shops
and services
Stadium and aquatic centre Gymnasium and
theatre Two on-campus residences Bus
terminal Development plans for new library
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INTERNATIONAL BUILDING TRU WORLD CENTRE

• International Building, home of TRU World and
  School of Business and Economics
• Wireless internet access
• Theatre-style classrooms
• Study lounges
• Internet Café
• Prayer and meditation room
• Observatory on roof

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STUDY OPTIONS

• Masters Level (MBA) 10 months
• Post-Graduate Diplomas 3 semesters/1year
• Bachelor Degrees 4 year and 22
• Diplomas 2 year
• Certificates 1 year
• University Transfer (1 or 2 years)
• Preparatory - English as a Second Language
  (ESL) - College Preparation/ High School
  Completion
• Custom Designed Training Programs

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KEY PROGRAM AREAS
Business Administration Computing Science and
Applied Technology Tourism Management Natural
Resource Management Arts and Humanities Education
Sciences Health Sciences Fine Arts English as a
Second Language Trades and Technologies
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HOSPITALITY TOURISM PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT - BTM (4
years) (Adventure, Entrepreneurship,
Management) DIPLOMAS (2 years - ladder to
BTM) (Events Conventions Management, Resort
Hotel Management, Sports Event Management) CERTIF
ICATE (1 year - credit can be applied to
BTM)(Culinary Arts, Retail Meat Processing,
International Adventure under development)
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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRE-MBA STUDIES
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Individually customized study
program designed to prepare students for success
in full time North American Masters of Business
Administration programs. Designed for students
with 3-year Bachelor degrees Minimum 8 months (2
semesters, maximum 16 months (4 semesters)
depending on TOEFL score Cost CDN6,900/ semester
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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRE-MBA STUDIES

• ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Baccalaureate degree from a recognized university
• Mathematics at the senior secondary school level
  (grade 11 minimum)
• TOEFL/IELTS SCORES
• TOEFL 570/IELTS 6.5 Direct entry, 8-month
  program (2 semesters)
• TOEFL 550/ IELTS 6.0 Combined with one semester
  English upgrading, 12 month program (3
  semesters)
• TOEFL 500/ IELTS 5.5 Combined with extensive
  English upgrading, 16 month program (4
  semesters)
• GMAT score recommended but not required

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POST-BACCALAUREATE / POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMAS

• EIGHT (8) BUSINESS CONCENTRATIONS
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing
• New Venture (pending approval)
• Designed for students with a Bachelor degree
• 2-3 academic semesters/1 year to complete
• Cost CDN6,900 per semester

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 10 month schedule (September
to June) Consists of 7 core courses, 4
concentration courses, 2 management skills
courses, and an applied management
project International focus State-of-the-art
facilities Paid internship Post-graduation work
(up to 2 years) Cost CDN7,500 per semester (4
months)
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree in any
discipline or Pre-MBA Competitive entry GPA
and GMAT Score Minimum GMAT score of 500 TOEFL
570/230/88, IELTS 6.5, or completion of TRU ESL
Level 5 Recommendation letters No work
experience required, but recommended
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
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CO-OP PROGRAMS AT TRU (STUDY AND WORK)
Work and study opportunities for international
students
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CO-OP PROGRAMS AT TRU (STUDY AND WORK)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Program combines study and
paid work experience Students alternate terms of
study and employment Enter after completing 50
of academic program at TRU Average monthly
salaries range from CDN1700-2500 Work Permit is
issued when applicant is admitted to Co-op
program Students can work for one year in Canada
after finishing their academic programs Co-op
office helps students to find placements Can work
up to 2 years in Canada after graduation
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CO-OP IN BUSINESS
PROGRAM DETAILS Student applies for Co-op after
completion of first year (first semester in some
diploma programs) GPA determines acceptance If
accepted to the program, must take some seminars
about resume writing and interviewing skills In
4th semester student applies for jobs If
successful, will start working in the 5th
semester
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CO-OP PROGRAM AREAS

• SCIENCE
• Natural Resource Science
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Physics
• ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
• Computer Systems Technician
• Computer Automated Systems Technician
• Telecommunications Technician
• Computer Systems Operation and Management
• Bachelor of Computing Science
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Master of Business Administration (internship)
• TOURISM
• Bachelor of Tourism Management

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CO-OP FEES AND EARNINGS
One time non-refundable application fee of
CDN50 Co-op work term fee 40 of semesters
tuition presently CDN2,400 MBA Internship
CDN2,800 If work term not obtained, there is no
fee, student can continue studying Students can
make on average between CDN1,500-2,500 per month
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
TRU HAS OVER 30 STAFF MEMBERS DEDICATED TO
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Multilingual
staff Academic and International Student Advisors
Activity Coordinators Faculty Liaisons (Domestic
and Abroad) Offshore Offices
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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Vera Mazzei, Annie Magdalenich, Bunny Duggan,
Tracy Barth
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
Donna Fleury, Kathy Bentley, Barb Smith, Lisa Lake
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORS (ISAs)
Yoshie Ozawa, ZiPing Feng, Lolina Koopmans, Eric
Kim, Staffen Liu-Calver, Richard Zhu, Agnes Hsu,
Reyna Denison. Not pictured Sultan Almajil. All
ISAs are multilingual.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM (ISAP)
Karie Russell (ISAP Coordinator), Kari Pavlovich
(ISAP Facilitator), Lee Anne Bachand
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ISAP)
Program coordinators and facilitators Student
Advisory Committee helps to select activities Fun
and exciting extra-curricular activities
Bi-monthly ISAP newsletter Activity program
website
Amazing Race 2006
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HOMESTAY LIVING WITH A CANADIAN FAMILY
One of the best ways to experience Canadian
culture Network of more than 400 carefully
selected host families One student per
family Private furnished room and all meals
provided Managed by TRU World staff Cost
CDN660 per month (CDN2640/ semester)
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TRU RESIDENCE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
Fully furnished suites (private bedroom,
kitchenette, utilities, light housekeeping, and
private washroom with each suite) 24-hour
customer service desk Telephone service with
voicemail and free local calls Internet
access Cable TV service Double bed Study / Desk
work area Barbecue facilities and patio 24-hour
laundry service Lounges / games room Average
cost CDN3,250/semester
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McGILL ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
Private, furnished room Four students share
bathroom Common building with laundry facility,
large kitchen, game room, TV lounge, and private
study areas Activity programs for
residents Residence Advisors and security
personnel on site Cost CDN1,440-1,640 per
semester
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OFF CAMPUS RESIDENCE UPPER COLLEGE HEIGHTS (UCH)
Two blocks from the campus Apartment-style
dorms Private furnished bedrooms Common
kitchen/living area and bathrooms Access to
recreation centre and laundry facilities Within
walking distance to store and supermarket Cost
CDN1,700 per semester
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSAdmission requirements
vary, but all TRU programs require secondary
school completion for academic admission.
Students may complete Secondary Completion
Diploma at TRU. MINIMUM AGEStudents must be at
least 17 years old.
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SCHEDULE
Students should arrive for Orientation week at
least two weeks prior class start date. Late
applications are considered if space is
available.
2009 SCHEDULE Winter (August 26 - December
15)Application Deadline October 15,
2008Recommended Arrival Dates December 29 -
31Orientation Week January 2Semester Course
Dates January 5 April 25English Placement
Test January 2Late EPT January 5 Summer
(April 22 August 7)Application Deadline
February 15, 2009Recommended Arrival Dates
April 22 - 24Orientation Week April 27 May
1Semester Course Dates May 4 August 7English
Placement Test April 27Late EPT May 1 Fall
(August 24 December 12)Application Deadline
May 31, 2009Recommended Arrival Dates August 19
21Orientation Week August 24 - 28Semester
Course Dates September 2 Dec ember 12English
Placement Test August 24Late EPT August 28
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ORIENTATION WEEK
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PROGRAMS AND ACCOMMODATION FEES
PROGRAM FEESApplication Fee CDN100 Tuition
Fees (Undergraduate) CDN6,900/semester Tuition
Fees (Post-Baccalaureate/ Post-Grad)
CDN6,900/semester General Fees CDN452/semester
(includes passes for bus and aquatic
centre) ACCOMMODATION FEESHomestay Program
CDN2640/semester (includes meals) Homestay
Placement Fee CDN150 Homestay Security Deposit
CDN660 TRU On-Campus Residence Starting at
CDN3,250/semesterSecurity Deposit
CDN250 On-Campus Residence (McGill)
CDN1,440-1,640/semesterSecurity Deposit
CDN175 Application Fee CDN35 Off-Campus
Residence (UCH) CDN1,700/semesterSecurity
Deposit CDN250 Note Fees are subject to
change without notice.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
International Students may qualify to apply for
scholarship in their second year Deans List
financial reward - GPA-based Athletic
scholarships (Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball,
Soccer and Baseball men only)
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TRU ADVANTAGE
Choice of Programs Access to Programs TOEFL and
IELTS scores accepted but not
required Conditional acceptance to university or
college program Open admission to Arts, Business
and Science Combine ESL and academic courses
Strong base of applied and academic
programs Assurance of quality Athletic
Scholarships Co-op Education programs Specialized
support services for international students
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TRU ADVANTAGE
Individual attention and support Small class
sizes direct contact with instructors Several
housing options Vivid social activities and
tours program Specialized support for TRU
representatives abroad Safe and comfortable
setting in a smaller city Spectacular natural
environment Multi-cultural setting with a diverse
mix of nationalities Low cost of
living Exceptional climate Wide range of outdoor,
city, and campus-based activities
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HOW TO APPLY TO TRU
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Visit the TRU website at
TRUworld.ca for complete application
instructions, to submit an application via the
internet and for the latest program fees and
semester schedules.

• Send the following to the TRU International
  Admissions Office
• A completed application form
• Your academic transcripts
• Application fee

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TRU will send an official letter of acceptance.
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TRU will send a pre-acceptance letter indicating
(a) the program to which you have been accepted
and (b) any conditions of your acceptance.
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Apply to the nearest Canadian Embassy for a
student visa.
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Send (a) fees for your first semester of study
and (b) your program selection path.
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Make arrangements with TRU for accommodation and
airport pick-up.
SEMESTER SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM FEES TRU programs
are offered on a semester schedule. Please
consult the TRU website at TRUworld.ca, or
contact TRU International Admissions or your
local TRU representative for semester dates and
program fees for the current year. Please note
that fees, dates and policies are subject to
revision without prior notice. Refer to TRU
Worlds fee refund policies on our website at
TRUworld.ca.
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CONTACT THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
Main International Admissions ContactMrs. Tracy
Barth International Admissions OfficerEmail
tbarth_at_tru.ca Photos courtesy of TRU, Alan
Fortune Photography, City of Kamloops, Sun Peaks
Resort, Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, Tyler Meade
Photography
International AdmissionsThompson Rivers
University (TRU)900 McGill Road, Box
3010Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 5N3Phone 1
250.828.5252Fax [phone]Email
welcome_at_tru.ca
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Thank you!