What do I need to get in?
General Admission Requirements
High school graduation, Transfer, or Mature student status
Applicants to all undergraduate programs on campus must qualify under one of the following categories:
- Graduate from a recognised high school curriculum, or
- Complete 12 or more credits of transferrable postsecondary coursework, or
- Be 19 years of age or older with no formal education in the past 2 years (some program restrictions apply).
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at TRU. Successful applicants require a minimum of 73% in grade 12 English or equivalent for undergraduate degree programs on campus, or 67% for undergraduate diploma and certificate programs on campus.
Missing a general admission requirement? You may still qualify for Flexible Entry. See below.
Program specific admission requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements successful applicants must also meet program-specific admission requirements.
Missing a program-specific admission requirement? You may still qualify for Flexible Entry. See below.
Flexible Entry
Our flexible entry pathway allows students to begin their university program while upgrading or completing missing requirements.
How does Flexible Entry work?
When you apply for a TRU program that is eligible for Flexible Entry, we will assess your application and if you’re missing general or program-specific requirements you may still receive an offer of admission for your selected program through the flexible entry pathway. Once admitted, we will connect you with an Academic Advisor to plan your first year for success! You’ll complete your missing admission requirements while taking university courses in your program, normally within your first 24 to 30 credits.
Programs eligible for Flexible Entry
Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Events and Conventions Management Diploma
Resort and Hotel Management Diploma
Sport Event Management Diploma
Tourism Management Diploma
Faculty of Arts
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Kamloops and Williams Lake)
Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism
Cultural and Social Explorations Certificate
Indigenous Studies Certificate
World Languages and Cultures Certificate
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
Accounting Technician Diploma
Associate of Commerce and Business Administration Diploma
Bachelor of Business Administration
Management Diploma
Faculty of Science
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Computing Science
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science
Bachelor of Science
Computing Science Diploma
Exploratory Studies
Our exploratory studies pathway allows students to take up to 24 credits of undergraduate coursework without being in a specific certificate, diploma, or degree program. There are no general or program specific admission requirements, just course prerequisites.
If you’re seeking to complete a course or two, upgrade undergraduate courses, or just explore what TRU has to offer, this option may be for you. Once you’re admitted you can connect with an Academic Advisor right away and plan your path.
Recognised high school curricula and provincial equivalents
TRU recognises the government legislated secondary school curriculum in all Canadian provinces and territories.
You are considered to have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you graduated from high school in:
- Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon
- Quebec, and have completed one full academic year at CEGEP
You are also considered to have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program.
For program specific provincial admission equivalents, see the equivalency chart.
Alberta students note: TRU takes the blended final mark (diploma and course) for ELA 30-1, and for all other courses, we will take whatever grade is highest—diploma or course.
Not sure what program to apply to?
One of our Future Students team members would be happy to chat with you.
