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Student Access & Academic Supports
Thompson Rivers University offers multiple services to support our students with their academic lives, including accessibility services.
START OFF STRONG
Academic Advisors are here to help you choose your courses wisely. Get answers about your program and work on a plan to meet your academic goals.
OL Program Advising
SECURE & ACCESSIBLE ASSESMENTS
OL exams and testing services oversees both-in-person and virtual exam delivery for online and distance learners at TRU. This team also supports assisting with accommodations, exam-related concerns, reviews, academic integrity investigations, and general front-line support.
OL Exams and Testing Services
ACCESS ACCOMMONDATIONS
Gain equal access to learning opportunities through Accessibility Services. If you are living with a disability or health condition, you may be eligible for supports such as exam accommodation, alternate format text material, access to adaptive technology, sign language interpretation, and more,
Accessibility Services
250-828-5023
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
The Writing Centre welcomes you to book an online appointment and receive feedback from a tutor. We offer assistance at any stage of the writing process: understanding an assignment, generating ideas, creating an outline, developing clear and strong arguments, researching and citing sources, revising for grammar and punctuation, and developing other writing-related skills.
Writing Centre
EDUCATE YOURSELF
Connect with a Learning Strategist to access resources, gain support, and learn about the Student Academic Integrity Policy, which sets the honesty standard at TRU.
Academic Integrity
GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE
As an Open Learning student, you can book appointments with a career counsellor from any location, even your kitchen table! Plan your career and access local, provincial and national daily job postings.
Career & Experiential Learning
250-371-5627
MORE THAN BOOKS
TRU’s library collection offers over 250,000 books, 51,000 ebooks, 13,000 videos, 30,000 periodicals, 90 article databases, and an extensive collection of government documents, pamphlets, microforms and audiovisual materials. Resources and services are accessible online as well as by email, phone, fax, or mail.
Library Services
CREDIT FOR CAREER AND LIFE LEARNING
We can help you earn TRU credits based on the knowledge, skills and abilities you have acquired outside of post-secondary education. Save time, save money and graduate faster
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)