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Discipling through community: At TWU,students, staff, faculty, and administrators areall invited and encouraged to deepen theirunderstanding of what it means to be disciplesof Jesus Christ, to practice such discipleship,and to help others be disciples. They respondto God’s calling with wisdom and knowledge,with discernment and creativity, withplayfulness and perseverance, and above all,with love and compassion. They promotebiblical peace and justice that healsbrokenness and restores relationships (Luke1:51-53). They endeavour to act justly, lovemercy, and walk humbly with their God(Micah 6:8).At Trinity Western University, students faculty,and staff are on a journey that takes seriouslyGod’s injunction to work out our salvation withfear and trembling. We believe it is God whoworks in us to will and to act according to Hisgood purpose as we hold out the Word of Life inand through all our campus activities (Phil. 2:12-15).In this way, a TWU education can be the capstoneto a Christian upbringing or an excellent meansfor new Christians to further their total growth.However, the University also welcomes andprovides effective educational programs for otherswho are eager to learn, have an open mind, andare willing, for the duration of their time at TWU,to live in accordance with the Responsibilities ofMembership and to abide by the policies andguidelines of the University.History of TWUTrinity Western University began as the dream ofa number of Canadian evangelical leaders who feltdeeply that all people deserve, and many prefer,the option of university education in a Christiancontext. It seemed an impossible endeavour tolaunch a Christian liberal arts college in WesternCanada, but in 1962 Trinity Junior College openedwith 17 students. Dr. Calvin B. Hanson was thefounding president who served until 1974. Sincethen, the hopes and prayers of hundreds of menand women who have supported and shaped theinstitution through the years have been realizedmany times over.The University operated for its first decade asTrinity Junior College, with a two-year universitytransfer program. In 1972, the name was formallychanged to Trinity Western College through arevision to the governing legislation. Followingthe 1974 appointment of Trinity Western’s secondpresident, Dr. R. Neil Snider, the Trinity WesternCollege Act was amended in 1977 to allow for afour-year university program. Finally in 1979, theAct was amended again to allow the newuniversity to grant baccalaureate degrees. The firststudents to receive such degrees graduated inApril 1980. Currently, Trinity Western Universityis authorized to grant Bachelor, Master, andDoctoral degrees.In 1984, Trinity Western was recognized by theUniversities Canada, the congress of Canada’sinternationally-recognized degree-grantinguniversities, when it was admitted to fullmembership. In 1985, the Province of BritishColumbia authorized the change of name toTrinity Western University. From 2006 to 2014,Jonathan S. Raymond, Ph.D., served as theUniversity’s third president. When he steppeddown, Bob Kuhn, JD, was appointed as theUniversity’s fourth President and ViceChancellor. His term ended in 2019, when Dr.Mark Husbands was appointed as the TWU’s fifthPresident and Vice Chancellor.Since 1962, Trinity Western has continued tobuild a reputation for quality university education.Programs have been continually improved anddeveloped in accordance with Trinity Western’sconcept of Christian university education and inconsultation with representatives for BC’s otheruniversities.Land AcknowledgementStatementWe acknowledge that Trinity Western University,Langley campus is located on the traditionalancestral unceded territory of the Stó:lō people.We acknowledge that Trinity Western University,Richmond campus is located on the traditionalancestral unceded territory of the Musqueampeople.4

We acknowledge that Trinity Western University,Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa is locatedon the traditional ancestral unceded territory ofthe Algonquin people.GovernanceTrinity Western University maintains strong tiesfor governance as well as faith and lifestylecommitments with its founding denomination, theEvangelical Free Church, and otherdenominations with which it has formalpartnerships. In addition, warm, functionalrelationships exist with a number of otherdenominations sharing similar evangelicalconvictions. The University’s Board of Governorsis composed of up to 25 members selected forChristian commitment, geographic representation,and specific expertise in the areas of finance,student life, development, and universityeducation. Because of the members’ variedbackgrounds, the Board operates effectively andefficiently through a committee system, providinggovernance for all areas of Trinity WesternUniversity’s operation. The University issupported, in part, by individuals and churcheswithin the broad partnership of denominationsbut serves the needs of the whole evangelicalcommunity, regardless of the denomination.RecognitionTrinity Western University is chartered by thegovernment of the Province of British Columbiato grant degrees. Graduates are accepted atvirtually all colleges, universities, and professionalschools around the world. TWU is a full-memberof Universities Canada, the national congress ofdegree-granting institutions.In 2002, the Government of British Columbiapassed legislation establishing the Ministry ofAdvanced Education Degree Quality AssessmentBoard (DQAB).All institutions of higher education desiring to usethe word “university” in their name or to offer anew degree program must make application to theDQAB. The DQAB considers their applicationand makes a recommendation to the Ministry ofAdvanced Education, Skills & Training.Institutions may apply for exempt status from fullreview by the DQAB if their organization,institutional governance, academic standards aresound and if they have been approved to grantdegrees for at least 10 years. Trinity WesternUniversity received exempt status in 2004.Programs approved under the Ministry ofAdvanced Education, Skills & Training degreeassessment process refer to DQAB in theirdescriptions.FacultyTWU faculty members are selected on the basis ofacademic preparation, teaching ability, andcommitment to the Christian faith. They havegraduate degrees from numerous institutions, withmost full-time professors holding doctorates. As acommunity of scholars, researchers, teachers, andChristian leaders, they bring unique talents andgifts, which help to form and guide studentstoward achieving their utmost potential. Insupport of this, faculty are encouraged to developprofessionally and to integrate biblical truth intheir studies and research.StaffStaff members serving in all capacities seek toexemplify the mission statement and serve thestudents in a myriad of ways. They come fromvarious fields such as business, government,education and Christian service, contributing theirunique talents, thereby enabling TWU to operateas an efficient, caring community.LeadershipUniversity education can play a significant role inthe development of leaders. Studies in the arts andsciences cultivate key ingredients of effectiveleadership such as knowledge that can earnrespect, balanced judgment, breadth ofperspective, precise and creative thinking, andcommunication skills. Because of its Christianphilosophy, Trinity Western University also seeksto develop in its students an ever-deepeningappreciation for God’s creation; mental, spiritual,and emotional capacity for effective living; and anattitude of service. In this endeavour, TWU seeksto follow in the tradition of other Christianuniversities with long and respected records ofrich, beneficial contributions to society.5

Whole-Person ApproachJust as Christianity addresses the whole person–body, mind, and spirit–so a Christian universityeducation must speak to the whole person–developing students intellectually, socially,emotionally, physically, and spiritually within allthese dimensions of life. Trinity WesternUniversity terms this approach “total personaldevelopment.” Together, the dual emphasis ofChristian integration in the classroom and totalpersonal development provides an excellentatmosphere for nurturing qualities of Christiancharacter, of a biblical attitude of service, ofuplifting and encouraging others, of using one’sabilities to further God’s plan and purposes forhumankind, and of thinking creatively andbiblically about the world.As a Christian university, TWU openly espouses aunifying philosophical framework to which allfaculty and staff are committed withoutreservation. The University identifies with and iscommitted to historic orthodox Christianity asexpressed by the official Statement of Faith.We believe:1. The Scriptures, both Old and NewTestaments, to be the inspired Word of God,without error, in the original writings, thecomplete revelation of his will for thesalvation of men and women and the divineand final authority for all Christian faith andlife.2. In one God, creator of all things, infinitelyperfect and eternally existing in three persons,Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.3. That Jesus Christ is true God and true man,having been conceived of the Holy Spirit andborn of the Virgin Mary. He died on thecross, a sacrifice for our sins according to theScriptures. Further, he arose bodily from thedead, ascended into Heaven, where, at theright hand of the Majesty on High, he is nowour High Priest and Advocate.and empower the believer for godly living andservice.5. That humankind was created in the image ofGod but fell into sin and is therefore lost, andonly through regeneration by the Holy Spiritcan salvation and spiritual life be obtained.6. That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and hisresurrection provide the only ground forjustification and salvation for all who believe,and only such as receive Jesus Christ are bornof the Holy Spirit and thus become childrenof God.7. That water baptism and the Lord’s Supper areordinances to be observed by the Churchduring the present age. They are, however, notto be regarded as means of salvation.8. That the true Church is composed of allpersons who, through saving faith in JesusChrist, have been regenerated by the HolySpirit and are united together in the body ofChrist, of which he is the head.9. That only those who are thus members of thetrue Church shall be eligible for membershipin the local church.10. That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of theChurch, and that every local church has theright under Christ to decide and govern itsown affairs.11. In the personal, premillennial, and imminentcoming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that thisBlessed Hope has a vital bearing on thepersonal life and service of the believer.12. In the bodily resurrection of the dead; of thebeliever to everlasting blessedness and joywith the Lord, of the unbeliever to judgmentand everlasting conscious punishment.4. That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is toglorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during thisage to convict men and women; regeneratethe believing sinner; indwell, guide, instruct,6

Admissions andRegistrationTrinity Western University desires to provide, for people ofany race, ethnicity, or creed, a university education in thearts and sciences with an integrated Christian world view.Each applicant should be acquainted with theaims, objectives, regulations, and standards ofconduct at Trinity Western University as outlinedin the application materials, the AcademicCalendar, Student Handbook, and Universitywebsite. In making formal application foradmission, the applicant agrees to respect theseaims and objectives and to adhere to theseregulations and standards of conduct.The University reserves the right to grant, deny, orrevoke the admission of any applicant or studenton the basis of his or her inability to fully committo and comply with the University’s StudentHandbook and/or policies and guidelines of theUniversity. Further, the University reserves theright to grant or deny admission to any applicanton the basis of criteria outlined below. Limitationof facilities, personnel, or other considerationsmay also place restrictions on admission to theUniversity and/or specific programs.Trinity Western University has an approvedEducation Quality Assurance (EQA) designationfrom the Province of BC.Privacy of Student RecordsIn accordance to the British Columbia PersonalInformation Protection Act, Trinity WesternUniversity respects the confidentiality and privacyof student records and will not release informationwithout the student’s consent, unless otherwiserequired by law. The security and protection ofstudent records and information is of utmostimportance to associated staff and faculty of TWUand procedures and protocol are in place tosupport this.Academic SuccessFor academic success at Trinity WesternUniversity, students must take the appropriatebackground courses for their intended major oradmission to the program may be deferred.Contact the Admissions Office for moreinformation: 604.513.2019, toll free at1.888.GO.TO.TWU (468.6898),admissions@twu.ca, orhttps://www.twu.ca/admissions-aidIn general, a B average (70 per cent) or higher inhigh school course work is required for admissionto TWU (except for the School of Nursing, whichhas a higher grade average expected).Consideration is also given to the student’scharacter and career goals. Applicants who fail tomeet normal academic requirements are assessedindividually on their potential for success inuniversity studies. Additional conditions may beprescribed which must be fulfilled if admission isgranted.Writing CoursesThe University offers two Writing courses,WRTG 100 and WRTG 101, to develop students’foundational research, writing, and analytical skillsin order to facilitate success in all universitycourses. Writing 100 is designed for studentswhose native language is English; Writing 101 isdesigned for students who are speakers of otherlanguages or whose English education has beeninternational. All students must take a Writingcourse in their first semester of full-time study atTWU or upon completing 26 sem. hrs. of parttime study unless they have demonstratedproficiency in these areas according to the criterialisted below. Students must choose eitherWRTG 100 or WRTG 101 (not both) to fulfil theTWU Academic Writing Requirement (unlessexempt). See criteria for exemption.Two of the following courses, ENGL 101, 102,103 and 104, are compulsory during first year forall new full-time (12 or more sem. hrs.) students,or, if a WRTG course is required at the point ofadmission to the University, in the next twoconsecutive semesters following the successfulcompletion of WRTG 100 or 101. Students maynot take any of these WRTG or ENGL courses7

concurrently since each WRTG/ENGL coursebuilds on the previous one.Students who do not pass the WRTG course intheir first semester must register for the course inthe following semester. A third attempt at passinga Writing course can be made only with writtenpermission from the Registrar. Students must passa Writing course before proceeding to theappropriate English course in the followingsemester. Students who do not pass a Writingcourse on the third attempt will be required towithdraw.Students who pass WRTG 100 should register inENGL 103 the following semester, followed byENGL 104. Students who pass WRTG 101should register in ENGL 101 the followingsemester, ideally followed by ENGL 102, aliterature course with a global focus. However,after passing WRTG 101, students may choose tofollow the same path as students who have passedWRTG 100: ENGL 103, followed by ENGL 104.If students entering TWU directly from highschool meet at least one of the following criteriabefore beginning classes in their first semester atTWU, they will be exempted from the requiredWriting course and may choose to enroll directlyin English 103: a final grade of 73% (B) in BC English 12 orthe equivalent of BC English 12 a score of 570 or higher on the writingportion of the SAT a score of 23 or higher on the English portionof the ACTIf students transferring to TWU from anotherpost-secondary institution meet at least one of thefollowing criteria before beginning classes in theirfirst semester at TWU, they will be exemptedfrom the required Writing course and may enrolldirectly in English*: 67% (C ) in a post-secondary English coursefrom a recognized English-speaking postsecondary institution a completed Bachelor’s degree from arecognized English-speaking post-secondaryinstitutionIf transfer students do not have any postsecondary English credit, they will be assessed thesame as a student entering from high school.*if the Core English requirements have not already beensatisfied by transfer credits.Application DatesFall Semester Priority Admissions–March 1Priority Application for Financial Aid – March15Application for Nursing – February 28(Applications will be accepted after this date,subject to space availability)Priority deposit date (non-refundable) – May 1(students who submit deposit by May 1 receivefirst priority for course registration)On-campus housing application priority date– May 15 (Applications will be accepted after thisdate, subject to space availability). Deadline forstudents in residence to notify Housing of theirintention to move out for Spring semester isDecember 1. After December 1, there is norefund for the deposit for Spring semesterhousing.Spring SemesterPriority Application Date – November 1Regular admission – Applications submittedafter December 1 will be considered as spaceallows.Priority deposit date (non-refundable) –November 1(students who submit deposit by November 1receive first priority for course registration)On-campus housing applications are considered asspace allows.Students must submit a completed applicationincluding all official transcripts and relateddocuments before an admissions decision is made.Students from outside North America must8

submit an application fee of 150 before anadmissions decision can be made.Visiting CampusA campus visit program is available to provideprospective students with a thoroughunderstanding of what life and learning is like atTWU. Students are encouraged to attend one ofthe scheduled Preview Weekends, Preview Days,or to arrange an individual campus tour. To learnmore about visiting TWU, or to register for a visit,go to twu.ca/visit or email visit@twu.caApplication ProcedureThe application for admission is online athttps://www.twu.ca/admissions-aidAfter the online application is complete, upload allsupporting documentation to the applicationportal or mail to:Trinity Western University Admissions, 22500University Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1Application Fee: Applications for students withcurrent addresses outside of North America mustbe accompanied by a 150 application fee.Learning DisabilitiesStudents with a disability who need assistance areencouraged to contact the Centre for AccessibleLearning upon admission to TWU to discuss theirspecific needs. All disabilities must be recentlydocumented by an appropriately certifiedprofessional and include the educational impact ofthe disability along with recommendedaccommodations.Within the first two weeks of the semester,students must meet with their professors to agreeon accommodations appropriate to each class.For further information see the Students withDisabilities section in this Calendar.Orientation ProgramAn orientation program for all new studentsoccurs at the beginning of each semester for thefirst several weeks. The purpose of the extendedorientation program is to assist students inadjusting to university life. During this program,there are important discussions, instructions, andtests, making it imperative for all new students tobe present.NursingThe School of Nursing admits 60 students to theundergraduate program each fall. Admission isbased on acceptance to Trinity WesternUniversity, academic pre-requisites, nursingapplication, volunteer and work experience,references, and CASPer assessment score. Whileall applicants are considered, Canadian citizensand permanent residents will be given preference.Applications are due February 28. Currentstudents who wish to apply early must have thei

Trinity Junior College, with a two-year university transfer program. In 1972, the name was formally changed to Trinity Western College through a revision to the governing legislation. Following the 1974 appointment of Trinity Western's second president, Dr. R. Neil Snider, the Trinity Western College Act was amended in 1977 to allow for a