GX Live
GX Live courses are full-credit, facilitated, virtual courses that are open to anyone who wants to earn university-level credits with the security of flexible pacing and low financial risk. There is a broad collection of course options to choose from.
Benefits
- Course content available online to suit a flexible study schedule
- Most courses are delivered in a six-week format
- Low cost
- Scheduled facilitation lab sessions
- Constant peer and instructor connection
- Work and learn remotely
- Begin today!
- Credits can be used at TWU or are transferrable to thousands of other colleges and universities (worldwide/across North America)
(Note: Transfer of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution)
Are GX Live courses right for you? Who can take GX Live courses?
GX Live courses are created for students who aren’t physically present on campus but would like to earn university credits in a synchronous (live) environment.
- I am earning credits toward admission
- I am a high school student
How it Works
COURSE DELIVERY
- GX LIVE – synchronous facilitated online courses with learning labs
- Courses are delivered in a six-week format (some are 12 weeks)
- There are three start dates per term:
- Fall 2023: September & November
- Spring 2024: January & March
- Summer 2024: May & June
- Students will complete the course in the allotted six weeks (or 12 weeks for some)
COURSE ENROLLMENT
Financial model: Pay at registration.
COURSE DESIGN
The courses are designed for students to engage with the course content both online and through participation in learning labs. Instructor-created online materials guide students through this educational experience. Students are also required to attend learning labs led by a course facilitator. The purpose of the facilitation learning lab is to allow students to engage with the process of learning, to demonstrate their mastery of the content, and to receive live support and feedback from their peers, facilitator, and occasionally from the instructor.
Online courses require learners to be well-organized and self-motivated, and we have included support for students to help them develop strong learning habits that will ensure their success. For example, there are several learning activities throughout the course that are designed to help students to succeed on the course assignments, upon which student final grade will be determined. The course assignments are an opportunity to demonstrate to the instructor students’ understanding of the course learning outcomes. As students complete the activities and assessment, we encourage them to practice evaluative judgement or the ability to judge for themselves the quality of their work.
Note that these are full university-level courses with an expected workload similar to an in-person course (e.g., a six-week, 3 semester-hour course likely requires 20–30 hours of study per week). This includes viewing the online materials, completing learning activities, attending learning labs, and completing assignments.
Admissions
STUDENTS WANTING TO EARN TWU ADMISSION
You are welcome to apply to TWU as an admitted student (either studying online or on campus) at any time. Any credits completed through the GXP program will be applied to your degree pathway.
Fully admitted TWU students can continue in the GXP program from any location in the world for up to 50% of their TWU degree program.
STEPS TO REGISTER
Collect your documents:
- A copy of high school transcript
- A copy of high school diploma
- Proof of language score: IELTS 6.0 (writing 5.5) or TOEFL 78 (writing 21)
- Send your documents through your IPERC representative and pay a CAN$25 registration fee
- Receive your student ID info within three business days.
- Log in to your student portal: explore, select, and enrol in your courses.
- Log in to TWU Moodle online learning system.
- Start and complete your course.
- Pay full course tuition to receive credits for the course.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students in Grades 11 or 12 who have completed prerequisite courses (if necessary) may take advantage of the opportunity to gain university experience and earn university credit while they are still in high school.
Note: Dual credit (high school and university) is at the discretion of each high school based on their governing policies.
Technical Requirements
EXAM RULES
(Note: most GXP courses do not require final exams)
Where required for course completion, all exams must be completed within the allotted time. Students are strongly encouraged to begin all exams as soon as the testing window opens in case assistance is needed for technological or other issues. It is the examinee’s responsibility to ensure everything is in order before the exam begins as no extension will be provided.
GX Live Courses
- FNDN 101: The Liberal Arts Journey
- WRTG 101: Writing and Culture
- MCOM 221: Digital Filmmaking
- PHIL 210: Contemporary Ethical Issues
- SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology
- PHIL 100: Philosophy for Life
- LDRS 101: Learning with Technology
- PSYC 106: Introduction to Psychology
- MCOM 281: Public Speaking
- FNDN 102: Human Flourishing
- ENGL 101: Introduction to Writing
- PSYC 105: Introduction to Psychology
- ENGL 102: Introduction to World Literature
- HIST 107: World History to 1750
- PMPP 201: Introduction to Project Management
- LDRS 220: Leading with Numbers
- ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Services
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONSIDERATIONS
English language proficiency is necessary to enrol as all courses are offered in English. Please contact Iperc for any language requirement support.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Learning lab, academic facilitator, peer connections are accessible during scheduled hours and access to library materials is readily available through the library.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Students with a qualifying disability can access additional support. To register, contact our accessibility department.
*Note: Application for this service must occur at the time of (or before?) course registration.