Trinity Western University (TWU) is Canada's largest privately funded Christian university, located in Langley, British Columbia, with additional campuses in Richmond, British Columbia, and Ottawa, Ontario. Established in 1962, TWU offers a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies curriculum.
| Acronym | TWU |
| Nickname | Spartans |
| Motto / Slogan | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
| Colour | Gold and Blue |
| Mascot | Sparty the Spartan |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Location | Langley, British Columbia, Canada |
| Address | 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, Canada |
TWU's mission is to develop godly Christian leaders: positive, goal-oriented university graduates with thoroughly Christian minds; growing disciples of Jesus Christ who glorify God through fulfilling the Great Commission, serving God and people in the various marketplaces of life.
TWU aspires to be a global leader in Christian higher education, known for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and for developing leaders who will serve God and people in the various marketplaces of life.
Career services at TWU are provided by the Centre for Calling & Career Development. This department works to help students not only find employment but also explore their sense of vocation. Their professional staff provide services in employment networking, resume and employment coaching, personal assessment, interview skills, and co-op education.
Community Life provides educational opportunities and key services to help all students—residents, commuters, and international students—benefit from living in the community. It supports building healthy relationships, self-discovery, identity development, personal and interpersonal growth, and living with integrity. Services include housing placements, collegium memberships, and cultural orientation and integration for international students.
We are passionately committed to equipping students to grow, learn, and make a positive and lasting contribution to a knowledge-focused, complex, global, and diverse community.
The Wellness Centre provides counseling, health, and recreation services. Counseling offers a safe, supportive space to explore personal issues, build communication and problem-solving skills, set goals, and develop a healthier lifestyle. A full-time campus doctor and nurse are available to support students’ health needs.
General Admission Requirements - United States Students
Students are required to graduate from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following curriculum:
It is recommended that you take a minimum of six academic subjects in your junior or senior year, including a minimum of three academic subjects in your senior year.
Program specific requirements vary by program. See the program page for your program requirements.
International Students:
See the international student admission requirements page.
Admission requirements vary by program. Check the graduate program page for requirements.
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The vision began when the Evangelical Free Churches of America (EFCA) appointed a committee to explore founding a liberal arts college in the Fraser Valley. Christian educator and church leader David Enarson was one of the guiding members of the committee and had a vision for an accredited Christian university. Members of the committee purchased the Seal Kap dairy farm in British Columbia's Fraser Valley and developed plans to build the college. The dream finally took off when Trinity Junior College opened in 1962.
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The next milestones for the University included incorporating ACTS Seminaries and the School of Graduate studies, which offer masters and doctoral programs in theological studies, counselling psychology, and the humanities.
TWU is now Canada’s premier global Christian university and a leader in liberal arts education offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. As reported in educational surveys carried out by The Globe and Mail University Report and Maclean’s magazine, TWU has earned national recognition for its overall quality of education. TWU has two Canada Research Chairs: Canada Research Chair in Equitable People-Centred Health Measurement and Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Adaptation to Exercise.
Today, in addition to the programs offered at the main Langley, B. C. campus, Trinity Western University provides a wide array of degree and non-degree learning experiences at its satellite campuses and through its various schools and institutes.