Thompson Rivers University vs Athabasca University

• TRU, or Thompson Rivers University, is divided into two campuses. Thompson Rivers University's main Campus is in Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University address is across the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers, from which the school gets its name.
• The Campus of Cégep Heritage College is thriving and busy, supporting student activities, offering leadership development opportunities, and ensuring students' personal growth. 

AU is an online university that allows students to learn while working. The university allows students to learn from any place around the world. 

• Internet connection is available throughout the Campus. It is close to major cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, and Seattle.
• Basketball, WolfPack varsity volleyball, soccer, and badminton are among the 12 athletic teams on Campus.
• The University's Main Campus in Kamloops has over 80 active student societies and clubs in fields such as dance, art and music, and sports.
• Additionally, it allows all students to participate in outdoor activities, including hiking in the Adirondacks, canoeing down rapids, and other enjoyable nature outings.
• You can participate in wellness programs at Thompson Rivers University's recently remodeled fitness center.
• Many of our students are members of Alliance Sport-Études, which enables them to participate in top-notch sports while going to and finishing college.
• The College also provides a range of workshops all year long, including ones on time management, mental wellness, and stress management. 
• All events and activities are promoted year-round on Campus and in Omnivox.

AU students come from all over the world, contributing their knowledge, experience, and global perspectives to the online classes.

• TRU's undergraduate, graduate, and vocational training programs have graduated over 33,000 Canadian and 15,000 international alumni.
• TRU Alum stays connected through AlumNights in Vancouver and Victoria.
• Some notable ones are Canadian actor Lorne Cardinal, Canadian novelist and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway, and Canadian retired professional basketball player Kamar Burke.
• Thompson Rivers has a diverse alumni base in a variety of fields. 
• Thompson Rivers University notable alumni are eligible for various benefits, including career resources, Alumni Association scholarships, bursaries, Reunion planning assistance, an Alumni access card that allows discounts on accommodation and travel, professional development, retail and merchandise, and services, sports, and entertainment.

Ryan O’ Marra (Canadian ice hockey player), Ralph Klein (Canadian politician and journalist), Christian Farstad (two time Canadian olympian)