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Affiliations: •• Recognized by the US Department of Education •• Founded by the Evangelical Free Church of America

See more at twu.ca/virtual-tour WHY TWU? COMMUNITY LIFE AT TWU TWU Community Covenant Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier not receive in a large institution. private university. TWU is a full member of In addition, TWU has a vibrant and safe learning the Association of Universities and Colleges environment and a diverse community. Students Every community has conduct expectations of Canada (AUCC), is recognized by the U.S. can live in residence on campus, in separate for its members. As an evangelical Christian Department of Education, and is the only male and female dorms. With grassy areas, community, Trinity Western University has private Canadian university to be invited into gardens, and massive trees, the campus established a set of behavioural responsibilities membership in The Royal Society of Canada. provides a healthy, relaxing study environment. that apply to students, staff, and faculty. These responsibilities reflect the values of Trinity TWU is known for outstanding academics and Located in Langley, , the Western as an academic, disciple-making continually receives high marks in national University combines urban convenience and community. Community members are asked rankings. With an average class size of 20, natural beauty. Langley is located 45 minutes to comply with the University’s Community choices, and take responsibility for personal students get to know their professors through from downtown Vancouver and 2.5 hours from Covenant as a matter of respect for these choices and their impact on others; and classes, appointments, special events, and Seattle, Washington. values, even though these standards may •• encourage and support other members individual advising. not necessarily reflect their own personal of the community in their pursuit of International students can work on– or off- convictions. these values and ideals, while extending campus while studying at Trinity Western Their professors know their names, not just their forgiveness, accountability, restoration, and University and have an option of working in The TWU Community Covenant involves a ID numbers. Because TWU is a small university, healing to one another. Canada for up to three years after they graduate. commitment on the part of all members to students have many privileges that they would embody attitudes and to practice actions In keeping with biblical and TWU ideals, identified in the Bible as virtues, and to avoid community members are asked to voluntarily Students rank TWU tops in MacLean’s National Survey of Student Engagement those portrayed as destructive. Members of the abstain from: TWU community, therefore, commit themselves •• communication that is destructive to Among 73 Canadian institutions that took •• Higher-Order Learning (2nd overall) to: TWU community life and inter-personal part, TWU ranked highly in: •• Effective Teaching Practices (4th overall) •• cultivate Christian virtues, such as love, relationships, including gossip, slander, •• Supportive Environment (4th overall) joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, •• Student Satisfaction (2nd overall among vulgar/obscene language, and prejudice; •• Student-Faculty Interaction (5th overall) faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, senior students; 3rd overall among first- •• harassment or any form of verbal or physical compassion, humility, forgiveness, year students) intimidation, including hazing; peacemaking, mercy, and justice; •• lying, cheating, or other forms of dishonesty •• live exemplary lives characterized by honesty, including plagiarism; Ranking of Quality civility, truthfulness, generosity, and integrity; YEAR Universities Ranking •• stealing, misusing, or destroying property of Teaching •• communicate in ways that build others up, belonging to others; according to their needs, for the benefit of 2013 A+ Trinity Western University A+ •• sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness all; of marriage between a man and a woman; 2012 A+ Simon Fraser University B+ •• treat all persons with respect and dignity, •• the use of materials that are degrading, and uphold their God-given worth from 2011 A+ University of Victoria B+ dehumanizing, exploitive, hateful, or conception to death; gratuitously violent, including, but not 2010 A+ York University B- •• be responsible citizens both locally and limited to, pornography; 2009 A+ Thompson Rivers University A- globally who respect authorities, submit to •• drunkenness, under-age consumption the laws of this country, and contribute to of alcohol, the use or possession of 2008 A+ Lakehead University B+ the welfare of creation and society; illegal drugs, and the misuse or abuse of 2007 A+ University of Alberta B+ •• observe modesty, purity and appropriate substances including prescribed drugs; and intimacy in all relationships, reserve sexual •• the use or possession of alcohol on campus expressions of intimacy for marriage, and or at any TWU-sponsored event, and the within marriage take every reasonable step use of tobacco on campus or at any TWU- to resolve conflict and avoid divorce; sponsored event. •• exercise careful judgment in all lifestyle

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U1 UNIVERSITY FIRST YEAR

WHY U1? ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

•• The U1 program combines a first year of regular university courses towards a degree with lots of support. You can improve your language, culture, and academic skills while completing Language Academic university credits. requirements Requirements •• You will enjoy small classes and great friendships. You will develop confidence through many opportunities to work together with English-speaking peers. IELTS 6.0 or Completion of high school with an average •• When you finish the first year at TWU, you can continue studying at TWU or transfer to other TOEFL 78 or A Levels IB: of 80% (Cambridge Canadian universities. CAEL 60 or A1 or A2 completion IB: 24 or above in total GCE): of TWU ESL 5 English 3 or •• 3 A-levels C above or above, or Completion of an English •• 2 A-levels + Graduation from –medium school with an 2 AS-levels C an English-medium average of 67% or above, or school: ENGL 12 •• 4 AS level C needs to pass or or above COMM 12 NEEDS TO be B or above TWU U1

Transfer to TWU Tuition Intake other University Second Year •• $742 CAD/ per credit (2015-2016) •• January, May, September

CURRICULUM U1 PROGRESS

First Semester Second Semester •• University 101:TWU Life •• English 101: University Writing Second Third Fourth •• Writing 101: Writing and Culture •• Philosophy 210: Contemporary Ethical Issues U1 Year Year Year •• Human Kinetics 190: Concepts of Physical •• Major course (study with Canadian students) Education •• Major course (study with Canadian students) •• Major course (study with Canadian students) •• Major course (study with Canadian students) twu.ca/u1 Humanities Business Science Art

Potential Editor Accountant Doctor Television writer Careers Teacher Marketing director Dentist Web designer Counsellor Human resources Engineer Graphic designer Non-profit director manager Researcher Illustrator Lawyer Lawyer Marine biologist Corporate blogger Journalist Economist Chemist Set designer Politician Market researcher Environmental Artist Social worker Financial analyst planner Actor Librarian Corporate Technical writer Musician Translator consultant Computer Music therapist Researcher Project manager programmer Playwright Entrepreneu Risk manager Software Journalist developer Filmmaker

Majors Canadian Studies Business Applied Acting Dorms Per Year (CAD) Meal Plan Per Year (CAD) Christianity and Administration: Mathematics with Art and Design Culture • Accounting Computing Science Art, Media and Environmental (CPA-accredited) Biology Culture Standard $4,234 Light $3,244 Studies • Corporate Finance Chemistry Corporate European Studies • Human Resource Environmental Communications Geography Management Studies Media and Economy $3,682 Regular $3,740 History • International Mathematics Communications: Humanities Business Natural and Applied • Leadership additional International Leadership and Sciences stream Single Spartan $4,120 • $2,000 Studies Management Pre-Professional • Media stream Linguistics • Marketing Sciences: • Professional Resident Programs Philosophy Administration • Dentistry writing stream Political studies Sport and Leisure • Engineering Music Each residence hall is divided into small location to develop students in the fulfillment Psychology Management • Medicine Theatre groups of 14 to 22 students, peer led of our University’s mission. Through Religious Studies Corporate • Pharmacy by a Resident Assistant (RA). Resident daily interactions, Community Life staff Sociology Communications Directors (RDs), professional staff living encourages students to reflect on what they on campus, work with student leaders and are learning about themselves through their resident students to foster a living-learning university experience. Time management, environment that promotes individual and conflict resolution, accountability, tolerance  In addition, Trinity Western University has other professional schools, including the School of Education, group development. Our residences at and respect for differences are but a few School of Human Kinetics, and School of Nursing. Trinity Western are not just a place to sleep learning outcomes gained from living in at night, but are viewed as an important community. TWU SPARTANS One of the top teams among Canadian universities

Join the ranks of some of the loudest, most •• Spartans women’s soccer: five CIS loyal fans in the country. Be the energy that National Championships (2004, 2008, helps our Spartans push harder, dig deeper, 2009, 2012, 2013) and win bigger. •• Spartans track and field: 24 medals at the 2015 Canada West Championships TWU’s Complete Champion Approach helps and 10 medals at the 2014 CIS athletes be winners in all aspects of life— Championships and it has also built a legacy of success at •• Spartans men’s volleyball team: two the national level: consecutive CIC National Championships •• Spartans women’s volleyball team: CIS (2011, 2012) National Championships (2015) STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

Alman Chan (’85) decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. Teng has also won the titles of Miss BC and Miss Alman Chan graduated from TWU in 1985 with Canada in recent years, which have given her a a degree in Chemistry and a heart for inspiring platform to bring awareness to issues of poverty, students—like his professors had inspired him. slavery, and human trafficking—the areas she Growing up in Hong Kong, Chan relocated to feels most passionate about. Canada to attend TWU. The consideration and passion he saw in his professors made a lasting, Aklilu Mulat (’84) positive impact on him and on his attitude towards school and life. Returning to Hong Kong, Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aklilu Chan got involved with a drug rehab program for Mulat graduated from the TWU business program youth, Christian Zheng Sheng College. He strove in 1984. During his time at TWU, Mulat, who is to provide more than just physical recovery— now Chief passion for sharing leadership and but an education, self— esteem, and positive management skills with business people in the relationships. Chan would like to see Christian developing world. Along with fellow TWU Alumni Zheng Sheng College continue to grow and Jeff Kroeker (‘86) and Tim Kroeker (‘91), Mulat become more specialized to teach its students formed the Arc Initiative to help educate and build teamwork and leadership through sports. communication between international business leaders. Their innovative business program, Tara Teng (’12) which consists of student internships, an ideas competition, and a four-day MBA–style executive “I am not a beauty queen, I am an abolitionist,” workshop, has experienced great success declared Tara Teng, a former TWU student who building connections between leaders in Canada recently completed her year as and South Africa. Canada 2012. Teng never expected to win. For her, it was the culmination of personal growth, a three-week travel study in Guatemala, and a very clear moment, she remembers, when she TWUX International Programs TEL: +1.604.513.2068 [email protected]

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