US Students

How to Apply

  1. Complete and submit your online application.
     
  2. Send us your most current high school transcript(s).
    Note: Transfer students, please be prepared to send all education history. If you have any questions, please email admissions@twu.ca
     
  3. Your enrolment advisor will contact you with an admission decision.
     
  4. Once accepted, your enrolment advisor will contact you and schedule a meeting to discuss:
    • Housing and student life
    • Financial Aid
    • Courses and programs
    • The study permit process
       
  5. Please note that there will be a mandatory consultation after admission to ensure you are well prepared to attend TWU. You can find some general information on the admitted undergraduate students page.
     
  6. General Admission Requirements  - United States Students
    Students are required to graduate from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following curriculum:

General Admission Requirements - United States Students

Students are required to graduate from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following curriculum:

  • Four years of English  
  • Three years of mathematics  
  • Two years of social science  
  • Two years of science (with one lab science)  
  • Two years of additional academic courses

It is recommended that you take a minimum of six academic subjects in your junior or senior year, including a minimum of three academic subjects in your senior year.

Note: Transcripts are only considered official if they are sealed and sent directly to TWU from your high school or through the following electronic services: Parchment.com (preferred), E-Scrip-Safe.com, and National Student Clearing house. Please have your documents sent directly to admissions@twu.ca. Final transcripts must be received by July 15. 

Program-Specific Requirements 

School of Nursing

Please note that the school of nursing prioritizes Canadian applicants. Program entry is very competitive.

Acceptance to the nursing program requires the following:

You can find more information on these requirements here.

School of the Arts, Media & Culture

Art & Design (BA Honours) 

  • Prospective candidates apply at the end of second year; admission is also possible in third or fourth year. Admission is determined by portfolio application, adjudicated by a faculty committee. Alongside a strong portfolio, a 3.0 grade point average is required.
    Email admissions@twu.ca for more info. 

Music (BA) 

  • Audition prior to first year with the performance of two pieces from contrasting style periods. In most areas of study, these pieces should be a minimum level of Grade 7 RCM. Auditions are held in late March/early April and September. A limited number of Musical Arts Scholarships are available each year (application deadline March 15). Email admissions@twu.ca for more info.
  • All students who want to take music theory or history classes are required to take a music placement test, regardless of their major. This test is offered during O-Week or by appointment later in the year. 

Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences 

If you are considering majoring in any of the programs in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, we strongly encourage you to take Grade 12 biology, chemistry, math, and/or physics (or equivalents) in order to be fully prepared for university studies in the sciences.

Application Deadlines 

Fall Semester 

Early Admission: Apply by January 15 

Regular Admission: Ongoing as space allows 

Spring Semester 

Regular Admission: Apply by November 15 

Early admission allows the University to track and shape the incoming class. If you apply for early admission and do not yet meet the University's requirements, your application will be reassessed in a later round. Final confirmation of admission and awards will be issued once the final transcript has been received. Final transcripts must be received by July 15.