We offer a growing selection of diverse learning opportunities. If you would like more information about anything that we offer, or if you have any questions, please feel free
to contact us.

UT 1 (University Transition First Year)

Designed for international students, this one year program delivers 36 semester hours of credit university courses (including core liberal arts and "stream" courses in Business, Social Sciences, or the Arts). Students have more time each week for each course and take an additional "Integration and Engagement" course to help them develop language, culture, critical thinking, and academic skills. This program is cohort-based and helps international students become confident and successful for the rest of their degree. Students transfer this year of study into TWU or another university.

Freshman Academy

Freshman Academy is a cohort-based one-year program, combining a first year of credit with an environment of camaraderie, accountability, and support.  This program is designed for students whose high school scores fall slightly below the admission requirements, for students who are missing an academic course, and for students who desire a strong, supportive start to university.  Go to the Freshman Academy website

Online Courses

TWU Extension offers a number of online courses each semester.  For details, see the Online course listings.

Part-time studies

Through TWU Extension, we provide individuals with an opportunity to access TWU courses on a casual basis. The learning, discovery, and growth you will experience at TWU will provide you with a meaningful worldview and inspire you to make a difference. You can view a list of courses being offered here. To view all courses being offered at Trinity Western University, visit: www.twu.ca/es.

Retreat courses

Retreating from today's hectic life-styles, this type of concentrated format in an out-of-the-way country location, provides an opportunity for professors and students to have a deeper impact in each other's lives. Together they experience all aspects of life as they exchange ideas, build community, and participate jointly in recreational and basic living activities.

Teachers' Courses

TWU offers elementary, middle & high school teachers practical courses for professional development. Most of the courses can be applied towards the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (which ladders into TWU’s MA in Leadership - Education stream) or the Graduate Certificate in Christian Schooling (which ladders into ACTS Seminaries’ MA in Christian Studies). 

TESOL Certificate

Trinity Western University's Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate Program is a comprehensive (30 sem. hrs.) university program that provides an overview, theories, and practical teaching techniques for various learning styles, age groupings, and levels in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Go to the TESOL certificate website

Travel Studies

Travel studies courses are designed to give you the chance to experience learning in a nontraditional context and to develop a global perspective as you combine course theory with first-hand experience. It's a chance to explore the world, satisfy your curiosity, and enrich your life. Visit the travel studies website for more details.