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 Fall 2024 will be held on August 14, 2024. Incoming students will receive further details via email in the coming weeks.

Please find below the recording of the previous Graduate Pre-Orientation session for students who started in Summer 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 Fall 2024 are welcome to attend a free Welcome Fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, September 12th. At this event, you will be able to talk with representatives from various areas from across campus that specifically support Graduate Students. Further details will be sent by the email in the coming weeks.


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 Leadership (Langley campus) Orientation
Friday, Sept. 6th
Contact lead.langley@twu.ca with questions.

MA Leadership (Richmond campus) Orientation
Thursday, Sept. 5th
Contact lead.richmond@twu.ca with questions.

MBA Orientations

  • May 1, 2024, 9-10 a.m. (Online)
  • June 5, 2024, 9-10 a.m. (Online)
  • July 3, 2024, 9-10 a.m. (Online)
  • August 7, 2024, 9-10 a.m. (Online)

MA Educational Studies - Special Education
Orientation dates & times to be determined for July intake.

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