Trinity Western University | 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 distinctly 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 70 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 God’s renewal of the world.

TO CAMPUS

Surrounded by greenspace and a stunning view of the Coast Mountains, our main campus in Langley, British Columbia is just a short drive from Vancouver and right next to Fort Langley—a picturesque university town on the banks of the Fraser River. This location provides the perfect environment to explore the best of outdoor life—hiking, skiing, or the beach—with easy access to the benefits of a big city—food, culture, and concerts.

On sunny days, the lawns around campus are full of students reading, relaxing in hammocks, or playing spikeball. In cooler weather, students connect in the Trinity Commons or gather outdoors by the fire in the Ubuntu Pavilion. Just down the road in Fort Langley, Trinity Western House is a favourite spot for studying with friends or watching Spartans’ away games with fellow fans.

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 be your 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.

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 get plugged into.

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 your life as a TWU student.

Experience it for yourself at twu.ca/visit

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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. You can explore and live out your faith alongside others on a similar journey by participating 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 YOU 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 a positive impact in the world.

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

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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

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• Two-Year Post-Degree Program (BEd)

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• 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.

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.

When God grabbed my heart with the story of those who are forced from home, I could not look away.

MAKING AN IMPACT

When Jordan Koslowsky signed up for a TWU Global Projects trip to the Middle East, he had no idea it would lead to a calling so strong and undeniable.

Jordan’s heart was moved into action after the trip introduced him to the challenges displaced people face. Though he had not yet completed his International Studies program at TWU, he found himself with a deep and genuine desire to help people and communities in circumstances of displacement. He realized he was just one person, but he could already envision how a ripple effect would impact the lives of real people facing immense challenges. That trip and other events culminated in Jordan founding the Trinity Refugee Awareness Campaign (TRAC), a team of TWU students driven to respond to the global refugee crisis in a variety of impactful and lasting ways. In less than three years, the TRAC

team raised over $115,000 for their projects, mobilized 201 volunteers, and facilitated 40 events.

For Jordan, perseverance and dedication have been part of his TWU story. As a championship-winning Spartans volleyball team member, he knows what it takes to work hard towards a goal and achieve it. Jordan’s TWU courses have also acted as a constant fuel for the passion God has given him to mobilize his community to respond to daunting global challenges.

Jordan is a founding member of Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions, a non-profit organization that develops and empowers African leaders with God-given visions for transformation. Through his experience with TRAC and the support of his TWU education, Jordan has been equipped to confidently step into another position of leadership at Kurumbuka to effect positive change—for the good of the world and the glory of God.

Our Alumni:

*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.

• Living lives that reflect their calling

• Feeling socially connected and part of a community

• Confident in pursuing their career goals

• Ready to adapt to problems

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

CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 12 (or equivalent) and 3 additional Grade 12 academic courses.

For early provisional admission (prior to January 31) and regular provisional admission based on in-progress high school grades, a combination of Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses including English 11 or 12 may be used for evaluation.

Students not meeting the required number of courses or GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Final admission is reviewed and granted upon receipt of your official final transcript showing graduation date and meeting the above minimum admission requirements.

For other provinces, the minimum requirement for admission is graduation from an accredited high school (70% average) with Grade 12 English and the required Grade 12 academic courses.

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

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

CONNECT WITH TWU ADMISSIONS:

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

Visit twu.ca/international for more details, as well as information about ESL programs and the University Transition program which provides special support to help international students succeed at TWU.

HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS

Our homeschool admission requirements are designed to recognize your unique approach to learning and allow us the opportunity to assess your accomplishments. Visit twu.ca/homeschool or contact your admissions counsellor for more details.

APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES

Visit twu.ca/admissions for a list of approved courses and requirements for all provinces and territories.

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We offer both merit-based and need-based aid to help you finance your education. For a complete listing of awards, go to twu.ca/awards.

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Estimated Cost of Attendance 2023/24

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition fees are calculated at a rate of $742 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.

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. $8,904 24 sem. hrs. $17,808

15 sem. hrs. $11,130 30 sem. hrs. $22,260

18 sem. hrs. $13,356 36 sem. hrs. $26,712

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 $4,496 to $6,448 per year. Many students choose the Gold Plan of 14 meals per week for $5,154.

ROOM TYPE PER YEAR

Robson $5,200

Premium $4,950–$5,100 Standard $4,400

Economy $3,900

Single Room Additional $2,000

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 $8 million in scholarships is awarded each year.

• Our average aid package is $7,400.

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.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer academic scholarships up to $6,000 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 Canadian dollars. The estimated cost for tuition, room and board, and fees for one year is approximately CAD 35,000 or USD 27,085 when factoring in current exchange rate (as of June 2022).