I’m in Canada now and studying for the Fall 2020 semester. Can I travel internationally and come back during Christmas break?

TWU will support the decision of any international student living on campus to travel home for the Christmas break. Keep in mind that the mandatory 14-day quarantine period remains a requirement of all travellers (including Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents) entering Canada from international locations (including the US).

Each student will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their quarantine plan with a link. If you did not see this email, you can also log in to your applicant portal (see “Access Quarantine Plan” button below). When you log in to your portal, you will see a COVID-19 Quarantine Plan survey link on the right-hand side of the page under Helpful Links. Please note: this is for both on- and off-campus quarantine plans.

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If you have any questions or problems accessing your quarantine survey link, fill out this request form.

I’m outside of Canada now and taking online classes for the Fall 2020 semester. Can I travel to Canada right now?

As of October 20, these are the IRCC guidelines.

Each student will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their quarantine plan with a link. If you did not see this email, you can also log in to your applicant portal (see “Access Quarantine Plan” button below). When you log in to your portal, you will see a COVID-19 Quarantine Plan survey link on the right-hand side of the page under Helpful Links. Please note this is for both on- and off-campus quarantine plans.

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If you have any questions or problems accessing your quarantine survey link, fill out this request form.

Can I quarantine at TWU when I enter Canada?

Spring 2020 Semester: 

New Students:

  • On-Campus Quarantine for will not be available prior to the Spring semester.  This is due to the stringent requirements for quarantine that the government has for newly arriving international students, and the fact that we do not have an empty campus to work with (as we did in August when new students could quarantine on campus). 
  • Options for quarantine room and meals:
    • Local Hotel: TWU has negotiated a discount with the local Sandman Langley Hotel.  Contact: Sean Harris, sports_bc@sandman.ca (discounts only available through this contact)  Food is available by delivery from a variety of neighboring restaurants and/or grocery delivery.
    • Air B+B: “Skip the Dishes” or other food and grocery delivery services
    • Extended Family or Friend’s home (private bedroom required; private washroom recommended)

Fall 2020 Semester: Details about the accommodations TWU may be able to provide mid-semester for your required 14-day isolation.  

  • Students must register by contacting housing@twu.ca. 
  • Mid-semester accommodations for quarantine on campus are available on a limited basis, and first come – first served.
  • Accommodations consist of a private room with a private washroom.  Meals will be delivered to the student’s room based upon the student’s registered meal plan.    
  • Medication delivery will also be facilitated if necessary. This can be arranged upon arrival.  
  • Basic cleaning supplies and garbage pickup will be provided for students while they are in isolation.
What are the requirements for quarantine?

For full details on what is required of international travellers arriving in Canada for the mandatory 14-day quarantine, please read IRCC’s guidelines on quarantine.

I am a new student and my program starts in Spring 2021 (January to April 2021). Can I come to Canada?

If you have been approved for a study permit, you may enter Canada by air or land, with a Letter of Admission as well as a Verification of Enrolment Letter from TWU.  

In addition to completing health-screening protocols before travel, all individuals entering from abroad must wear a mask to enter Canada and have a suitable plan to quarantine (IRCC’s guidelines on quarantine) for 14 days upon their arrival in Canada.

Please refer to the IRCC International Student's Page for more details.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your Enrolment Advisor or admissions@twu.ca.

I’m a new student and my program starts in Spring 2021 (January to April 2021). Can I take courses online from my home country?

International students do not need a study permit to legally start a program from outside of Canada; however, you will need one to begin studying in Canada once you are able to travel. We strongly recommend that you begin your study permit application process as soon as you can.

On August 26, 2020, IRCC updated their information for international during COVID-19.

IRCC is providing priority study-permit processing for students who have submitted a complete application online and has introduced a temporary two-stage approval process for incomplete applications, to ensure that permits are processed as quickly as possible.

In addition, the new measures allow students to count the time spent pursuing their studies online abroad toward their eligibility for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), if they submit a study permit application before the program starts and they cannot travel to Canada. To remain eligible for a PGWP, you may complete up to 50 percent of your studies online for most programs. The rest of your program must be completed in Canada. Students in programs that are 8 to 12 months starting in May or September 2020 may be eligible to complete more than 50 percent online. For full details, see how your PGWPP eligibility is affected.

I am a new student and my program starts in Spring 2021 (January to April 2021). What happens if I can’t get a study permit before January 2021?

New international students do not need a study permit to take online courses. You can have the time spent studying online count towards your post-graduation work permit if you submit an application before your program starts and complete no more than 50 percent of your program online from outside Canada.

If you are starting in Spring 2021 and your study permit is denied, you are eligible for a refund. Please contact your Enrolment Advisor or Admissions@twu.ca about your specific situation.

I am a new student and my program starts in Spring 2021 (January to April 2021). How Do I Request A Verification of Enrolment Letter, which is required for travel to Canada?

Each student will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their quarantine plan with a link. If you did not see this email, you can also log in to your applicant portal (see “Access Quarantine Plan” button below). When you log in to your portal, you will see a COVID-19 Quarantine Plan survey link on the right-hand side of the page under Helpful Links. Please note: this is for both on- and off-campus quarantine plans.

If you have any questions or problems logging into your application portal, please contact your Enrolment Advisor or email admissions@twu.ca. If you are an agent, please email study@twu.ca.

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