Students at Thompson Rivers University enjoy an exceptional breadth of programs, hands-on learning experiences, accessible faculty and a network of services to support student success. A public, fully accredited, degree-granting institution, TRU offers on-campus, distance and blended learning options. Nearly 26,000 students study on its campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake in British Columbia’s sunny Interior, or by distance or online through TRU’s Open Learning division. Students can choose from more than 140 on-campus programs and 60 Open Learning programs in arts, science, health sciences, trades and technology, tourism, business and economics, education and social work, nursing and law. From English language certificates to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, TRU offers great flexibility. Credits from certificates and diplomas can be applied toward degrees (“laddering”), and students can begin the first year of an open admission degree while simultaneously completing any missing prerequisites. Students apply what they learn through co-op placements, undergraduate research, studying abroad, volunteering in the community and more. A network of student services—including international student advisors who provide assistance in 12 languages—ensures students can access academic, career and wellness support when they need it. Canada is a country of great diversity, culturally as well as environmentally. That diversity is evident at TRU’s Kamloops campus, in a student population that is about 16 percent international—with more than 1,850 international students representing over 85 countries—and 10 percent Aboriginal. Community-focused both at home and abroad, TRU is closely tied to Kamloops and the Thompson-Okanagan region of about 100,000 people and cultivates global partnerships with other institutions around the world. Kamloops lies in a spectacular natural setting of river valleys, semi-arid grasslands, pine forests, lakes and mountain peaks—the traditional territories of the Secwepemc peoples. A friendly and welcoming city, Kamloops offers a safe and supportive environment, affordability, four seasons of outdoor adventures, a wide range of sporting events and a rich cultural scene. The city is a convenient 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Vancouver. TRU’s beautiful campus is located close to the city centre, surrounded by residential areas, shopping and services. The WolfPack, TRU’s varsity athletes, train on campus in one of the province’s premier recreational facilities, and BC’s largest municipal park is next door. Two student residences, food services, wireless Internet, a health clinic, two libraries and several student commons for studying and socializing add to TRU’s supportive, inclusive environment.