Frequently Asked Questions
- Who do I contact in regards to degree replacement and request for transcripts?
- How do I update my address or information with Alumni Relations?
- Do I need an Alumni Card? How do I apply for one?
- How do I become involved with planning a reunion?
- How do I nominate someone for a TWU Alumni Achievement Award?
- I've lost touch with old friends from TWU. Can the alumni office help me find them?
- Where can I buy diploma frames, crested sweatshirts, or other souvenirs of my university days?
- How can I find out about upcoming alumni events?
- I'm visiting from out-of-town. Could you suggest accommodation near the campus?
- Where can I find out about job postings? How can I post a job?
- How many alumni are there?
- What are the definitions of alumnus, alumni, alumna, and alumnae?
- How can I purchase the alumni ring?
01. Who do I contact in regards to degree replacement and request for transcripts?
Please send all requests for degree replacement and / or transcripts to registrar@twu.ca.
02. How do I update my address or information with Alumni Relations?
Please send your updates, including location change, career, children, spouse, and contact information, to Kelly TeBrinke, Alumni Coordinator. Email alumni@twu.ca or phone: (604)-513-2121 (ext.3300)
Career, children and other personal updates will be posted on our TWU Alumni web site under "Alumni Updates". Location and contact information changes will be updated in our database and will apply to all mailings from TWU.
03. Do I need an Alumni Card? How do I apply for one?
The TWU Alumni Card gives you access to discounts from several partners, as well as a host of TWU services and venues.
If you no longer have your Student Card with the Alumni sticker, the fastest way to obtain an Alumni Card is by visiting Trinity's Housing and Conference Centre Services located in the Reimer Student Centre. You can also call Kelly TeBrinke at (604)-513-2121 (ext.3300) or email alumni@twu.ca to have the card sent via mail.
04. How do I become involved with planning a reunion?
TWU Alumni Relations supports the 5th & 10th reunion anniversaries. There is no standard reunion format. Your class has its own personality and will remember the university in a unique way. Each reunion is a customized event.
Reunions are typically (but not always) planned in conjunction with TWU's Alumni Weekend, held in the late fall. The Friday night is dedicated to specific reunions, with the Saturday being open to all alumni.
The first step to planning the reunions is to strike up a Planning Committee, members of your graduating class who will create the event with the assistance of Alumni Relations. If you are interested in becoming involved with the creation and planning of upcoming reunions, please call Kelly TeBrinke at (604)-513-2121 (ext.3300) or email alumni@twu.ca
05. How do I nominate someone for a TWU Distinguished Alumni Award?
The Alumni Relations Department is excited to resurrect this vital initiative for Trinity Western Alumni. The deadline for the nomination form is February 1, 2010. Please contact us if you have any questions in regards to what is required or the 2010 Young & Distinguished Alumni Awards nominations.
Nominators may be TWU employees, students, alumni, board members, or members of the community. Recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award normally must agree to attend the awards ceremonies to receive the award. Please see our web site link for more information.
06. I've lost touch with old friends from TWU. Can the Alumni Relations Department help me find them?
TWU Alumni has a Facebook group with over 1,600 members, which may be a great start with your search for old friends from TWU.
Due to our Privacy Policy, the Alumni Relations Department does not release the contact information of graduates. However, if you'd like to get in touch with an old classmate we can attempt to send a message on your behalf. Please contact Kelly TeBrinke at (604)-513-2121 (ext.3300) or email alumni@twu.ca.
07. Where can I buy diploma frames, crested sweatshirts, or other souvenirs of my university days?
Diploma frames, T-shirts and other memorabilia can be purchased through the University Bookstore
08. How can I find out about upcoming alumni events?
Events can be viewed through our "Upcoming Events" link on our web site and on our TWU Alumni Facebook group.
09. I'm visiting from out-of-town. Could you suggest accommodation near the campus?
TWU Alumni has partnered with Sandman Hotels Langley to give alumni & friends the very best service and preferred rates. These 'Gold Volume' rates are available for all 31 Sandman properties across Canada.
For individual reservations, call Tanya Onisimchuck (604-888-7208) or email tonisimchuk@sandman.ca; Long distance - 1-877-888-7260
Includes VIP Dennys card (20% off at all locations across Canada)
Be sure to mention 'TWU Alumni' when making any inquires and/or reservations.
For more hotel accommodation options, please see here.
10. Where can I find out about job postings? How can I post a job?
Career Development Office - Advising Services Discount
We welcome TWU Alumni to the Career Development Office, located in the Reimer Student Centre. The advisors have Masters' level training in Counselling Psychology and offer professional and caring assistance.
Cost: Students and Alumni are offered complementary appointments.
Community - $85 per session.
Registration: Contact Career Development Office
The Alumni Relations Department also encourages students and alumni to join our LinkedIn group ("Trinity Western University Students & Alumni") to both post jobs, view jobs, and network professionally.
11. How many alumni are there?
There are currently approximately 10,000 graduated alumni (those with degree's from TWU), and a further 12,000 "former student" alumni (those with 15 credit hours or more, but who do not have a degree from TWU).
12. What are the definitions of alumnus, alumni, alumna, and alumnae?
From the Canadian Oxford Dictionary:
- Alumnus: a graduate of a specified university or other school
- Alumni: plural of alumnus
- Alumna: a female graduate of a specific university or other school
- Alumnae: plural of alumna
- Alumni is also an accepted form for the plural of both female and male graduates
13. How can I purchase the alumni ring?
The TWU Alumni Ring is custom cast sterling silver with a dark antique finish with the TWU Crest engraved.
Process to Purchase:
Phone or Email request to:
1-800-463-5419, ext. 3300