KamloopsStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Kamloops

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Term 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Two-term Courses 2026-2027
  3. Winter Term 2027
  4. Summer Term 2027
  5. Summer Intersession 1 2027
  6. Summer Intersession 2 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

C

Common Grounds
The student-owned and operated coffee shop in the Student Union Building.
CUE
Cultural University Events, often referring to the annual festival celebrating campus diversity.

E

East Village
The TRU East Village residence, located off-campus but managed by the university.

L

LEAP
Leisure and Activity Program, which organizes trips and events for international students.

M

McGill
The McGill Residence, consisting of cluster-style housing units.

S

Scratch
The Scratch Café, a student-run dining room operated by the Culinary Arts program.

T

The Den
The Den Restaurant and Pub located in the Campus Activity Centre.
The Hill
The steep geographical incline students must climb to reach the campus from downtown or lower Sahali.
The Tower
The 11-story North Tower residence, the tallest building in Kamloops.
TRUSU
Thompson Rivers University Students' Union, the primary student advocacy group.

U

Urban Market
The main cafeteria-style dining hall located in the Campus Activity Centre.

W

WolfPack
The collective name for all TRU varsity athletic teams.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

16 details
AE
The Arts and Education building.
CAC
The Campus Activity Centre, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
HL
The Brown Family House of Learning, which contains the library and a large learning commons.
IB
The International Building, home to TRU World and various lecture halls.
Moodle
The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
myTRU
The central student portal for registration, tuition payments, and official records.
OM
Old Main, the oldest and largest building on campus housing many student services.
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Starbucks
subway
Subway
the_den
The Den
the_workbench
The Workbench
tim_hortons
Tim Hortons
TRU ID
The official campus identification card used for the library, gym, and meal plans.
TT
The Trades and Technology building.
U-Pass
The mandatory transit pass for students, providing unlimited access to Kamloops city buses.
urban_market
Urban Market

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 16 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Kamloops for Kamloops Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Kamloops.

Timezone

America/Vancouver

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

102

Student Population

8,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Kamloops Transit System (bus), Intercity bus services

Nearest Airports

Kamloops Airport (YKA)

Climate Averages

Climate

Warm-summer humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

44°F

Avg Snowfall

35 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Economy Parking

surface_lot • High (Lots N, NT, EC, Z)

Zone ID 1046; lowest daily rate on perimeter.

General Parking

surface_lot • Moderate

Zone ID 1048; convenient daily parking throughout campus.

Visitor Parking (Orange Lots)

surface_lot • Limited

Zone ID 1045; maximum stay of 2 hours.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Kamloops

Parent and Supporter Orientation: virtual session

August 20, 2026

Virtual

An orientation session for parents and supporters of new students.

What to expect in classes: virtual session

August 13, 2026

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@tru.ca

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