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The General Studies Diploma combines courses at the university level. May only be completed once, and students may complete this program as a part of a diploma or degree program. 

General Studies Diploma

Thompson Rivers University

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1. Meet the requirements for Open Admission 

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Online application form, supporting documents and a program plan are required for open admission. 

2. In addition to the program admission requirements, there are also prerequisites for each course that are listed within the course description. Some courses have recommended or required course prerequisites. For course registration and program completion purposes, please check course prerequisites and make sure you are eligible before registering individual courses.

3. If you do not meet course prerequisites, assessments and high school equivalent upgrading courses available. 

Admission Advice

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. Please contact Student Services at 250.852.7000 (Kamloops and International) or 1.800.663.9711 (Toll-free within Canada), or email student@tru.ca.

Thompson Rivers University

General Studies Diploma

Overview

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