Graduate Studies Orientation

Welcome, new TWU Graduate students!

We want to ensure you get off to a great start with your studies, and attending orientation sessions is a fantastic way to discover the various resources available to you, both in terms of academics and personal wellness. There are many individuals and departments at TWU ready to help you make a smooth transition to your master's program. These sessions cover topics such as:

  • Academic & Learning Resources - Library, Learning Commons, Graduate Writing Coaches, Office of Graduate Studies
  • Campus Life & Community - Graduate Student Collegium, Campus Ministries, Grad Student Association
  • Health & Wellness - Wellness Centre, Gym
  • Career & Experience - Center for Calling and Career Development (CCCD)

Below you will find links for general orientation sessions that are highly recommended for all new incoming graduate students, as well as links for your specific program orientation, which are mandatory.


TWU New Graduate Student Pre-Orientation

The online Graduate Pre-Orientation session for new incoming students for Spring 2025 (Jan-April) will be held on December 11, 2024, from 9:00-11:00am PDT. Incoming students will receive further details via email in November.

Please find below the recording of the Graduate Pre-Orientation session for students starting in Fall 2024, which covers the various resources available to new graduate students. You can navigate to specific content sections in the video by clicking on the “chapters” icon in the bottom right of the Vimeo player.

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TWU New Graduate Student Welcome Fair

All new incoming graduate students for the Spring 2025 (January-April) semester are welcome to attend our free Welcome Fairs. At this event, you will be able to talk with representatives from various areas from across campus that specifically support Graduate Students, as well as outside vendors such as local banks, cell phone providers, Service Canada, and many more:

Langley campus: The TWU New Graduate Student Welcome Fair for students joining in the Spring 2025 (Jan-April) semester at the Langley campus is scheduled for Thursday, January 16th from 11:00am-1:30pm in the main floor lobby of the Robert G. Kuhn building. Incoming students will receive an email invitation with further details

Richmond campus: The TWU New Graduate Student Welcome Fair for students joining in the Spring 2025 (Jan-April) semester at the Richmond campus is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th from :00-3:00pm. Incoming students will receive an email invitation with further details.

Welcome Fair Resources


Program Orientation (varies by program)

Individual program orientation details will be posted here as they become available but be sure to watch your inbox for emails from your program coordinator related to orientation dates & times.

MA Biblical Studies and Christian Thought
Contact the MA Biblical Studies and Christian Thought program director, Dr. Tom Hatina, for onboarding details.

MA Counselling Psychology
Contact the MA Counselling Psychology program coordinator, Talitha Roffel, for onboarding details.

MA Educational Studies - Inclusive Education
Contact the MA ES-Inclusive Education program coordinator, Michele Dau, for onboarding details.

MA Interdisciplinary Humanities
Contact the MA IH program coordinator, Jayne Cummins for onboarding details.

MA Leadership (Langley campus) Orientation
Thursday, January 9th, 2025; 8am-2:30pm
Enarson Gym
Contact lead.langley@twu.ca with questions.

MA Leadership (Richmond campus) Orientation
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Richmond Minoru campus
Contact lead.richmond@twu.ca with questions.

MA Linguistics
Contact the MA Linguistics program coordinator, Hermione Zhang, for onboarding details.

MBA Orientations

  • Wednesday, December 4th, 9 – 10 a.m.
  • Friday, January 3rd at 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, February 5th at 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 5th at 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, April 2nd at 9 a.m.

Contact the MBA program coordinators, Catherine Han or Cathy Lyu, for onboarding details.

MCS Marriage and Family Therapy
Contact the MCS Marriage and Family Therapy program coordinator, Susan Mattam, for onboarding details.