Located in British Columbia’s beautiful Fraser Valley, just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Trinity Western University is a respected Christian liberal arts institution. A commitment to developing the whole student – academically, socially, physically and spiritually – distinguishes TWU as an institute for leadership development.
Taught by some of North America’s finest scholars who have thoroughly integrated their studies with their faith, Trinity Western students acquire the thinking skills, expertise, professional abilities and character qualities essential for today’s marketplace. Research institutes include the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute. TWU also offers cooperative education and continuing education programs, and leadership development programs.
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Academic and campus services
Bookstore, career centre, chapel, collegium projects for commuting students, counselling and learning resource services, health services, international and ESL student services, mail centre, recreation services, security services, services for disabled students, student ministries, student newspaper, writing centre.
First-year student programs
Academic advising, mentor programs, orientation, parents’ program, student leadership programs, University 101 class.
Housing
On-campus: There are five traditional-style and apartment-style residences which can accommodate up to 1,000 students. Students live in male-only, female-only residences. Most rooms are double occupancy. About 475 first-year students are admitted into residence each year. All students who are under 21 or who have less than 57 credit hours must live in residence or at home. Annual cost of room and board: $6,800 - $7,600. The meal plan is obligatory.
Apartment-style accommodations called community residences are provided for a limited number of junior and senior students. Community residences include sections of the McMillan, Northwest, and Robson buildings. To qualify for community residence, students in their junior or senior year must have 57+ credit hours. These residents pay monthly, $760 - $1,000, shared between 2 or 3 people.
Information technology
Each student at TWU is entitled to a free e-mail account. Residences are wired so students can access their e-mail, the campus network and the Internet from their rooms. Students living off-campus can access their e-mail accounts as well as the university network by signing up with a local Internet service provider. TWU also offers a series of online classes through its Global Learning Connections program.
Student assistance
Trinity Western has more than $1.8 million available for student financial aid. The university offers President’s awards — 15 scholarships of $30,000 over four years. TWU Endowment awards ranging from $300 to $4,000 are available to entering and returning students. Students with a minimum 3.3 GPA (77 percent) are eligible for TWU Scholarships which range from $500 - $1,000. Bursaries range from $450 to $1,400. Student work and paid leadership positions are also offered.
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