University Transition First Year

If you are also adjusting to a new place, a new culture, a new language, and new ways of learning, this first year is often very, very challenging. The UT1 Year is designed with you in mind as we walk through this first year together. It is the first year of your TWU degree (28 semester hours or more). You are a regular, full time TWU student.Some of your courses are with other global students, and some of your courses are with CanadiansAll of your professors are TWU faculty with high qualificationsIn addition to your full-time courses, you will also have a learning coach to lead you in your readings, assignments, writing, and more. In addition to a learning coach you will also have an academic advisor to help you with all of your questions about courses, choosing a major, making good academic choices, and career options. When you complete U1, you are a second year university student, and you can complete your university degree in the usual four years. Regular TWU undergraduate tuition rates apply.

Academic Admission Requirements

Total of 4 Grade 12 Academic Courses (English 12 + 3 more) with a 70% average. Note that English 12 is required for academic entry.

The English 12 requirement is 55%.

Students must have achieved the Dogwood (graduation verification)

Three academic Grade 11 courses (or equivalent) are also recommended including English 11, not including physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies courses. It is recommended that one course in Grade 11 and one course in Grade 12 be a Math or Science.