Thompson Rivers University has announced that it is launching an Honours College this Fall, which it says is the first of its kind in Canada. The Honours College will open the door to more interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential opportunities for students, as well as tailored academic and personal supports.
The college will launch with a University Honours Certificate program that TRU students can add onto their primary degrees. The four-year program, with an anticipated initial intake of 60 to 100 students, introduces honours seminar experiences to students in their first year of studies.
The college offers interdisciplinary coursework, such as seminars in Secwépemc Understandings and Opening the Western Door, leadership workshops, study abroad programs and career-focused training to develop critical thinking, intercultural awareness and practical skills to confront societal challenges.
“Academic excellence isn’t just about the grades or credentials students earn — it’s also about the experiences and perspectives students bring,” said TRU Faculty of Student Development Interim Dean Will Garrett-Petts. “The Honours College Certificate invites students from diverse backgrounds to contribute to a dynamic academic environment where all can thrive.”