University for High School Students
Courses for High School Students
Get Ahead in University Before You Even Start
Welcome to TWU! If you are in grades 11 & 12 this fall, we would like to offer you a chance to take university courses this summer. Complete a course that can count towards your future university degree. You can even consider asking your high school principal or counsellor if you can count this course towards your high school diploma as one of your grade 12 courses and receive dual credit. Since this is your first experience at TWU, we will offer courses at a cost of $2046 (Canadian citizens) and $2076, (International citizens) which is $300 off the regular price.
The Summer Semester is an educational experience that allows you to engage with other students and faculty while earning university credit. Courses will be offered in an online format varying in length from 3 – 10 weeks. Please view the list of courses below:
Who is it for?
If you are still a high school student or graduated but never enrolled at TWU, this is a special offer for you.
"I am in grade 10, 11, or 12."
This high school program is for students currently in grades 10, 11 and 12 who wish to get a jump start on their university career. Offered throughout the summer, students have the opportunity to learn about a subject of interest and relevance, and get a taste of life at TWU while earning transferable course credit that counts toward a degree. Students will take a course alongside current university students.
Total costs:
$2046 for Canadian citizens or $2076 for International citizens per course if payment is received at time of registration. Otherwise tuition is $2346 and $2376 per course.
Choose one of the following courses:
ART 181 B3 Fundamentals of Design For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 21 – June 7; Wk1:T-F; Wk2&3:MTThF; 9 am – Noon; Alysha Creighton; No Prerequisites; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
ART 182 A3 Fundamentals of Design II For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 17; MTThF; 1 – 4 pm; Russell Leng; No Prerequisites: 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
BIOL 241 A3 Anatomy & Physiology I For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 17; MTThF; Online Lectures: 9 am – Noon; F2F Labs: Lab 1: 12:30 – 2:45 pm; Lab 2: 3 – 5:15 pm; Sarah Moore; Add'l fee: $150; 3 Week
BIOL 242 B3 Anatomy & Physiology II For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 21 – June 7; Wk 1: TWThF, Wk 2&3: MTThF; Online Lectures: 9 am – Noon; F2F Labs: Lab 1: 1 – 3:30pm; Sarah Moore; Add'l fee: $150; 3 Week
ENGL 103 A3 Intro to Fiction For more info see syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 16; Wk1: MTSa; Wk2Y3: MTTh: 5:30 – 9:30 pm; Vic Cavalli; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
ENGL 103 F3 Intro to Fiction For more info see syllabus
3 sh July 2 – 18; Wk1:TThF; Wk2&3:MTTh: 5:30 – 9:30 pm; Vic Cavalli; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
ENGL 104 C3 Intro to Poetry and Drama For more info see syllabus
3 sh June 10 – 27; MTTh: 5:30 – 9:30 pm; Vic Cavalli; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
FREN 101 A3 — Introductory French I For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh June 3 – 20; M-Th: 6 – 9:30 pm; Sean Allison; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom
GENV 121 F3 Earth & Atmospheric Science For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh July 31 – August 18; Wk1&3: MTThF; Wk2&3: T–F: Lecture: 9:30 – Noon; Lab: 1:30–3:30 pm; Christopher Hall; Add'l fee: $110; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
GENV 131 C6 Global Environmental Issues For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 22 – June 26; Wk1: W/F; Wks 2 – 6: M/W: 8:30 – 11:30 am; Maxwell Ofosuhene; 6 Week – ONLINE with Zoom
HIST 107 OL The Ancient & Medievil World
3 sh May 21 – August 9; Darren Provost; ONLINE
JAPA 101 B3 Introduction to Japanese I For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 21 – June 7; Wk 1: T–F; Wk 2&3: MTThF; 1 – 4 pm; Isao Ebihara; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom
LING 210 G9 Language & Society
3 sh June 11 – August 8; TTh: 10 – 11:15 am & T: 2:40 – 3:55 pm; 9 Week - Langley campus
LING 210 OL Language & Society For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 29 – June 28; ONLINE
MCOM 221 A6 Digital Filmmaking I For more info see syllabus
3 sh April 29 – June 7; Online Zoom meetings: M: 1 – 4 pm; Add'l fee: $30; Ned Vankevich; ONLINE
MCOM 231 A3 Foundations in Digital Design For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 17; MTThF: 9 am – Noon; John Wang; Add’l fee:$60; 3 Week - ONLINE with Zoom
PHIL 105 A3 Intro. to Philosophy For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 17; MTThF; 1 – 4 pm; Grant Havers; 3 Week – Online with Zoom
PHIL 105 OL Intro. to Philosophy For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh June 10 – July 19; ONLINE
PHIL 210 B3 Contemporary Ethical Issues For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 21 – June 7; Wk 1: T–F, Wks 2&3: MTThF: 8:30 – 11:30 am; Bob Doede; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom
POLS/SOCI 234 OL Intro. to Canadian Government & Politics For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh May 21 – July 12; Leanne Smythe; ONLINE
SOCI 101 A6 Intro to Sociology For more info see 2023 syllabus
3 sh April 30 – June 6; T/Th; 6 – 7:30 pm; Jason Burtt; 6 Week – ONLINE with Zoom.
SPAN 101 A3 Intro to Spanish I For more info see syllabus
3 sh April 29 – May 16; M – Th: 8:30 – 11:30 am; Silvia Brynjolfson; 3 Week – ONLINE with Zoom
See how these courses count towards a degree at TWU. View Degree Checklists
How to Apply?
Grade 10 & 11, or Grade 12 students who have not applied to TWU:
1. Contact summer@twu.ca for Registration Instructions.
2. Submit copy of most recent report card (80% overall average required)
3. Email above documentation to summer@twu.ca
4. Upon being accepted pay tuition
How do I know if I am accepted?
High School Students
Once we have received your application and documentation we will contact you by phone or email to let you know if you have been accepted. Expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of mailing your application. If you have not heard from us by 2 weeks please contact us.