Trinity Western University | International Viewbook 2023-2024

OUR VISION

Every graduate is equipped to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God.

In 1962, an extraordinary dream began—to establish a Christian university in Canada, a place for equipping students to set the foundation for a full and meaningful life.

Trinity Western has since grown to become Canada’s largest faith-based university and one of North America’s premier global Christian universities, offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including professional schools in business, education, human kinetics, nursing, and clinical psychology.

Every year, more than 5,000 students from over 75 countries experience an academically excellent liberal arts and sciences education, while being formed within a Christ-centred, student-focused, and globally engaged community of faithful thinkers and joyful believers.

At Trinity Western, students are equipped to actively participate in effecting positive change in the world.

Welcome

TO CAMPUS

Canada is a safe and welcoming country known for its high-quality education and ample work opportunities. Located on the West Coast, British Columbia offers a mild climate throughout the year.

The province is multi-ethnic and recognized as one of the top locations to find work for those coming from overseas, with a second language being an advantage to securing employment. TWU has campuses located in both Richmond, B.C. and Langley, B.C.

Just outside of Vancouver, TWU Richmond provides programs tailored to an international audience. In an urban setting close to public

transit, this campus features high-tech classrooms and hosts students in our Trinity Language Centre pathway. Here you’ll have easy access to the benefits of a big city— shopping, food, culture, and concerts.

Surrounded by nature and with a fantastic view of the Coast Mountains, our main campus in Langley, British Columbia is home to our traditional undergraduate students. On sunny days, the lawns around campus are full of students reading, relaxing in hammocks, or enjoying all kinds of fun outdoor activities. In cooler weather, students connect in the Trinity Commons or gather outdoors by the fire in the Ubuntu Pavilion.

ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE

You’ll love what living on campus has to offer. Dorms are more than just a place to sleep. Whether it’s dorm movie nights, all-night study sessions, competing in dorm skits during Fort Week, or having meals together in the cafeteria, living in residence is an incredible way to meet lifelong friends from all over the world.

COMMUTING

If you’re planning on commuting, the entire community experience is here for you, and our commuter collegiums are specially designed to serve as the perfect home away

from home. Featuring comfy couches, cozy fireplaces, and an endless supply of coffee, collegiums are fully equipped with modern kitchens and stocked with snacks, making for an ideal place to get some work done or just hang out with friends.

GLOBAL LOUNGE

Need a place to cook your lunch, meet friends, take a nap, or study? The Global Lounge is a space for residents and commuters to get together, meet new friends from all over the world, and relax in a warm and welcoming environment.

I came to TWU Richmond very nervous. After finishing my first semester, I realized there was nothing to be afraid of. The community is caring and full of support for international students who move into a new city alone.

LIFE AT Trinity Western

Looking for opportunities to meet new friends, make lifelong memories, and grow in all areas of your life? Whatever your skills or interests, there’s a club, team, ministry, or activity for you to join.

At TWU, you can play on an intramural sports team, take a walk with friends around McMillan Lake or through our network of nature trails, cheer on the Spartans, have some laughs at 11:07 (our comedy improv night)—and that’s just one day in the life of being a TWU student.

Experience it for yourself at twu.ca/visit

INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS (ICP)

Our Intercultural Programs help international students as they transition to life and school in Canada. ICP acts as a bridge between North American and international students, and with over 70 cultures represented on campus, we love introducing everyone in the TWU community to new cultures. ICP organizes activities and offers welcoming personal connections for international and multi-cultural students through intercultural events like film showings, dances, community dinners, clubs, and more.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Every other weekday, as a vibrant part of campus life, we gather as a community for our voluntary chapel service. Chapel features an engaging lineup of speakers, thought-provoking messages, community prayer, student-led worship, and more. Participate in one of our many on-campus Student Life programs, such as small-group Bible studies, discipleship groups, and spiritual formation workshops. Our peer mentorship program pairs students for individual discipleship.

Learn more at twu.ca/spiritual-life

IT’S NOT JUST WHAT YOU DO. IT’S WHO BECOME.

We believe you were made to flourish.

Our faculty, staff, coaches, and student leaders are all passionate about helping you grow and develop as a whole person—they’re all focused on equipping you for life.

Think through a challenge that inspires you. Maybe it’s improving access to mental health resources, combating poverty in a developing country, or finding new sources of sustainable energy. Most often, there are many different degree pathways that will prepare you to make the difference you’re seeking to make.

Explore your options at twu.ca/calling-career-development

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES

Trinity Western is not just a place where you go to have fun and leave with a degree. It’s a place where you will begin thinking critically about things, starting with your own worldview and belief system.

Sebastian Wingfield,

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Potential Careers

• Editor

• Teacher

• Counsellor

• Non-profit Director

• Lawyer

• Journalist

• Politician

• Social Worker

• Librarian

• Translator

• Researcher

• Entrepreneur

• Doctor

• Professor

• Speech Pathologist

• Missions Worker

Undergraduate Programs

• Biblical Studies (BA)

• Chinese (minor)

• Christianity and Culture (BA)

• English (BA)

• Environmental Studies (BA)

• French (concentration, minor)

• Gender Studies (minor)

• General Studies (BA)

• Geography (BA)

• History (BA)

• Human Services (certificate)

• Humanities (BA)

• Intercultural Religious Studies (BA)

• International Studies (BA)

• Linguistics (BA)

• Philosophy (BA)

• Political Studies (BA)

• Psychology (BA)

• Social Studies (concentration, minor)

• Sociology (BA)

• Spanish (concentration, minor)

We’re all about the people, places, events, and ideas that shape our world. Interested in why we act the way we do? Think it’s important to study the past in order to create a better future? Excellent. You’re right where you belong.

FACULTY OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES

My studies at TWU have profoundly impacted me both intellectually and spiritually. I felt supported and encouraged by my professors in all the courses I took. Because of my math degree at TWU, I am able to approach problems and find solutions with a deeper critical lens and a greater appreciation for how Christianity and science interact.

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Lewis Van Dyk,

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, MEDIA + CULTURE

Corporate Communication is the best degree you can get to learn important professional and life skills. Since graduating, I feel equipped in writing, public speaking, marketing, and human resources and ready to fulfill any need employers may have. I genuinely loved my time in this program. And if you’re looking for something to prepare you for your future—in any industry—this is it.

Becca

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As a highly creative individual, you’re looking for a rich and stimulating academic community of like-minded people who engage and develop their own personal voices and impact their culture. You’ll find your people here.

Potential Careers

• Television Writer

• Web Designer

• Graphic Designer

• Illustrator

• Set Designer

• Artist

• Musician

• Music Therapist

• Journalist

• Filmmaker

• Digital Strategist

• Producer

• Communications Specialist

• Sound Designer

• Animator

• Game Developer

Undergraduate Programs

• Art + Design (BA)

• Arts, Media + Culture (BA)

• Corporate Communication (BA)

• Film Studies (minor)

• Game Development (BA)

• Media + Communication (BA) Leadership stream

w Media stream

w Professional Writing stream

• Music (BA)

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

I really appreciate that the TWU Business program faculty were actively engaged in a wide variety of fields that provided access to current, in-depth examples of real-life business. Rather than focusing on book knowledge, they encouraged us to use critical thinking in our coursework by using simulations and case studies, enhanced by small class sizes and easy access to professors outside of class time.

Nina Klein, 2019

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Our time in the School of Education at TWU was transformational, equipping, and empowering in the most sacred of ways. Daily, we were given the opportunity to learn from exceptional educators in small, personalized learning environments, who modeled creative and engaging lessons for us to learn from. We would highly recommend TWU to aspiring educators who value being poured into and challenged, and who appreciate the rich benefit of high levels of collaboration with their peers. We still find ourselves in contact with our past professors and classmates and are thankful for having received such a strong foundation for our teaching practice.

Kelvin and Megan Benger, 2016

Want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Whether you plan to become a certified teacher or an instructor in community-based environments, we’ll support you on your journey to becoming a knowledgeable, competent, reflective, and compassionate educator.

Potential Careers

• Teacher

• Non-profit Director

• Program Coordinator

• Education Grant Writer

• Early Childhood Educator

• Teacher’s Aide

• Special Education Teacher

• Curriculum Designer

• Corporate Trainer

• Human Resources Manager

Undergraduate Programs

• Education (BA/BEd or BSc /BEd) Elementary

w Secondary

• Two-Year Post-Degree Program (BEd)

w Elementary Secondary

• Special Education (minor)

Learn more at twu.ca/se

SCHOOL OF HUMAN KINETICS

Studying in the HKIN department challenged me to expand my perception of what it means to be holistically well—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I enjoyed the leadership from all my professors, some of whom have developed into mentors for me personally and professionally.

Mike Grypma, 2018

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I love what the school offers beyond the nursing program—the connections with professors and learning from a Christian perspective. My favorite part of the program was being at the hospital with patients during my clinical experience. NURSING

Caring for the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities is both motivating and rewarding. We give you the knowledge and skills you need for a nursing career in hospitals and community-based settings and the practical experience you require to be highly sought after when you graduate.

Potential Careers

• Nurse

• Midwife

• Medical Care Researcher

• Public Health Service Manager

• Social Worker

• Paramedic

• International Development Health Professional

• Health Advocate

Undergraduate Programs

• Nursing (BSN) twu.ca/sn

Learn How to Launch Well.

As an international student, there are multiple pathways to begin your undergraduate degree, depending on your English proficiency. Get the language skills you need to be successful at university through our University First Year (U1) program or the Trinity Language Centre (TLC).

U1 is our traditional face-to-face undergraduate first-year program with additional weekly access to a learning coach who speaks your first language.

If you want to attend university in Canada but need to improve your English first, the TLC is a pathway to enter TWU’s undergraduate programs. Through this program, you will gain the language skills needed to be successful at university.

Visit twu.ca/international for more details.

NORMA MARION ALLOWAY LIBRARY

Sitting at the heart of TWU’s Langley campus, the Norma Marion Alloway Library is your source for academic resources and research support. Our team of world-class librarians and research advisors is passionate about helping you thrive on your academic journey.

LEARNING COMMONS

Offering learning services in academic writing, study skills, and more, the coaches at the Learning Commons are there to help you excel in your coursework and build valuable personal and professional skills.

THE CENTRE FOR CALLING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCCD)

The advisors at the CCCD will work with you to create a personalized learning and career development plan. Discover your strengths and calling, gain relevant experience through internship placements, build your professional network, and refine your resume to ensure you launch well after graduation.

EXPERIENTIAL

State-of-the-art

Mixed-format art and design studios

World-class science labs

Interactive game design and development studio

Over 100 of dedicated ecological reserves

TRINITY

CANADA’S CAPITAL

Spend an unforgettable semester at the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC) in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario.

The LLC is a live-in extension program in a stunning historic mansion just a few blocks from Parliament Hill. Together with a small group of students, you’ll study leadership, ethics, public policy, culture, and faith. You’ll also spend time working and impacting lives in an internship that

matches your interests—at a government leader’s office or a non-profit organization.

No other program in Canada offers the same access to elite Ottawa internships in politics and NGOs.

Learn more at twu.ca/llc

TRAVEL STUDIES

You don’t need a gap year to travel the world. Explore a new culture while working toward your degree. Previous years’ travel study options have included Athens, Bratislava (Slovakia), Israel, London, Munich, Ottawa, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Yaounde (Cameroon), and Zurich.

Study in a new setting as you take courses uniquely designed for your program. Meet guest speakers, and hear their perspectives on subjects like biology, social justice, fine arts, law, and business. Stop thinking about what’s out there, and go see it for yourself!

Learn more at twu.ca/travel

GLOBAL EDUCATION

TWU has partnered with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to offer their GlobalEd program for students interested in studying overseas.

Want to spend a semester in Australia? How about Russia, Egypt, China, Uganda, Latin America, Los Angeles, or Oxford? You’ve got lots of options for your best semester abroad through the CCCU GlobalEd program.

Learn more at cccuglobaled.org

COMPLETE

The Spartans are our highly committed, fiercely competitive, hard-working student-athletes who play on one of our 13 varsity teams. With the Complete Champion Approach™, Spartans studentathletes become champions in all areas of their lives by focusing on wholeperson development. Spartans alumni are empowered to live lives of significance as servant leaders, both on and off the court, field, ice, or track worldwide.

Our Alumni:

TWU graduates are equipped for life after graduation*:

*Employed or pursuing further education

As a graduate of Trinity Western, you will belong to our global community of over 30,000 alumni who are using their TWU education to make a difference worldwide.

• Confident in pursuing their career goals

• Living lives that reflect their calling

• Feeling socially connected and part of a community

• Ready to adapt to problems

*2021 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) of students landed* within 6 months of graduation.

Your journey with TWU doesn’t end after you graduate.

We invite you to partner with us as you continue to do life. The TWU Alumni Department and the Centre for Calling and Career Development are committed to helping recent graduates explore personal, educational, and career opportunities that are unique to them. Our hope is that you feel supported as you continue your journey of growth and discovery.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The admission requirements for international students include:

• Official school documentation

• Certification for English language proficiency (There are eight ways you can meet this requirement.) Visit twu.ca/international-requirements

Undergraduate Degree

There are multiple pathways to begin your undergraduate degree at Trinity Western. Depending on your English proficiency, we have programs designed for you.

PROGRAM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT*

Undergraduate Degree

Our traditional face-to-face undergraduate program.

University First Year (U1)

Our traditional face-to-face undergraduate first-year program with additional weekly access to a learning coach who speaks your first language.

Global Express Pathway

Complete your first and second year online in one of 30 programs and earn a Canadian bachelor's degree.

Trinity Language Centre (TLC)

Do you want to attend university in Canada but need to improve your English first? The TLC is a pathway to enter directly into TWU’s undergraduate programs. Get the language skills you need to be successful at university.

GPA 2.7 IELTS 6.5 Writing 6.0

GPA 2.7 GPA 2.0-2.69† IELTS 6.0 No score below 5.5

70% IELTS 6.0 No score below 5.5

70% Completed Grade 11 IELTS 6.0 No score below 5.0

*There are multiple ways to meet TWU’s English language proficiency requirement. Visit twu.ca/international-requirements. † Students with a GPA of 2.0-2.69 can be admitted on academic trial with conditions. If you have questions, reach out to study@twu.ca.

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The minimum academic requirement for admission is graduation from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following curriculum:

• Four years of English

• Three years of mathematics

• Two years of social science

• Two years of science

• Two years of additional academic courses

Estimated Cost of Attendance 2023/24

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition fees are calculated at a rate of $577* per semester hour.

Certain courses have class fees over and above tuition. To see a complete list of these costs, please refer to the Office of the Registrar website at twu.ca/registrar.

HOUSING FEES & MEAL PLANS

Room rates for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).

Meal Plans

Our Ultimate Dining Meal Plan offers options to satisfy any appetite. Prices range from $3,496 to $5,014 per year. Many students choose the Gold Plan of 14 meals per week for $4,008.

OTHER FEES

• Books and supplies $1200 per year

• BC medical insurance (BCMSP) $700 per year

• Student fees $27 per credit

FINANCIAL AID

About 97% of TWU students receive scholarships and aid, which help make their education possible.

Our financial aid team is available to sit down with you one on one to make a budget and find ways to fund your TWU education.

• Over $6.2 million in scholarships is awarded each year.

• Our average aid package is $5,753.

Email awards@twu.ca to set up a meeting with our team, and check out twu.ca/awards for updated tuition and financial aid information.

Your education shapes who you become, both personally and professionally. Invest in yourself and your future by choosing an education that will help you build a strong, skilled foundation and set you up for success—no matter where you end up.

PER SEMESTER PER YEAR

12 sem. hrs. $6,922 24 sem. hrs. $13,843

15 sem. hrs. $8,655 30 sem. hrs. $17,311

18 sem. hrs. $10,386 36 sem. hrs. $20,773

ROOM TYPE PER YEAR

Robson $4,044

Premium $3,849 – $3,966

Standard $3,422

Economy $3,033

Single Room Additional $1,555

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer academic scholarships up to $4,665 per year depending on GPA and course load.

Check out twu.ca/awards for more info on academic scholarships. All costs listed are for the 2022/2023 academic year. Costs for 2023/2024 will be published at twu.ca/undergraduate when available in October 2022.

*All costs are listed in USD based on conversion rate of CAN$1 to US$0.78