US FAQ's

Yes! TWU is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is also a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Our alumni have gone on to attend graduate school in the U.S. and around the world at institutions like Columbia University, University of Washington, Yale University, George Fox University, and many more! TWU Alumni also have careers in the U.S. across hundreds of fields like nursing, medicine, law, teaching, ministry and others.

Yes! We are here to help you with this. For more information, visit our study permit page and connect with your enrollment advisor.

Yes! We accept U.S. Running Start credits both as an AA or AS degree, and individual courses (if you do not plan on completing the full degree).
You will be considered a ‘Freshman Transfer’ student which means you are still considered a new student in regards to financial aid, not a transfer student.

With a study permit and a demonstrated need for financial aid, students are able to work on campus. The study permit also allows full-time students to work off-campus, part-time during the school year (max. 24 hours per week) and full-time during summer and breaks. 

Learn more by visiting the Government of Canada website.

All international students are required to purchase B.C. Medical while living at TWU. Students are enrolled in GuardMe when you first arrive. Please find more information on our Medical Insurance page.

Many students choose to keep an American phone plan with coverage in Canada. Remember to check with your phone provider to make sure you will not be charged any additional fees for calling, texting, and data in Canada.

You don't necessarily need a Canadian bank account but it's convenient. If you work on campus you'll receive a Canadian social insurance number/SIN (similar to the SSN).  You can then set up a student bank account using your SIN and get paychecks automatically deposited into your account.

You don't need a Canadian license or license plate while studying in Canada because you'll (most likely) be here temporarily.

Check with your current insurance provider to ensure you'll be covered in Canada. (It's rare but you may need separate Canadian insurance.) If you're planning on importing a vehicle into Canada, check with ICBC's policies. If you do not have a car on campus, that is okay!  Students with cars tend to offer rides to their fellow students and dorm mates as long as they offer up some gas money!