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Overview

Trinity Western University  (TWU) is a fully accredited, private university that serves over 3,500 students.  TWU takes a unique approach to university education.  Working from a Christian worldview, it combines ethics and morality with career-oriented disciplines in an integrated learning community.  TWU aims to provide a learning environment that prepares leaders who will glorify God by making a positive contribution to the world.  TWU offers 43 different undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs.

TWU is located just off the Trans Canada Freeway in Langley.  It offers a full range of on-campus student services including library, counselling, and career development.  As well, TWU has excellent campus life programs such as athletics, fine arts, clubs, ministries, community outreach, and recreational services.  TWU has on-campus housing and is located on a bus route.

 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

A. Responsibilities of Membership - TWU desires to provide, for people of any race, colour or creed, university education in the arts and sciences with an integrated Christian worldview. Applicants are expected to fully comply with the University's "Responsibilities of Membership" outlined in the application materials (as well as TWU's online and print calendars).

It is recognized that not every student will have personal convictions in agreement with these standards. However all students are responsible for:

• Obeying the law and conducting themselves as responsible citizens who contribute to the welfare of the greater community;
• Showing respect, love and consideration for others;
• Refraining from practices which are contrary to biblical teachings;
• Using careful judgement in the exercise of personal freedom.

B. English Proficiency Requirement - Applicants must possess proficiency in both oral and written English. Those applicants whose native language is not English are normally required to demonstrate this proficiency, regardless of their academic qualifications, by presenting Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or by completing the academic TWU/ESL Program.

C. Residence Requirement - TWU is committed to providing on campus residence that assists students in personal growth. The University believes that residential living significantly contributes to the development of the total person and her/his persistence in post-secondary studies. To enhance the accomplishment of its mission "to develop godly Christian leaders" the University requires that all full-time (12 or more semester hours) students live on campus for their first two years or until third year standing of at least 57 semester hours is achieved. Automatic exceptions to this policy will apply to anyone who is:

• Married;
• Living with parents/legal guardian;
• At least 21 years of age;
• Enrolled in part-time studies (11 semester hours or less).

Appeals for circumstances not mentioned above may be submitted in writing to the Front Desk in the Reimer Student Centre no later than June 1 (fall semester) and October 1 (spring semester).

 

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

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Out-of-Province

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BC Transfer Student

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Out-of-Province Transfer Student

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Mature Student

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International Student

For details on admission for US High School students check here.

For details on admission for other International student check here.

 

 

 

 

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

 

How To Apply

For details on applying to TWU check here.