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

Please find below the recording of the New Graduate Pre-Orientation session, which covers the various resources available to new grad 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.

TWU New Graduate Student Free Welcome Dinner & Resource Fair

All incoming new graduate students are welcome to attend to attend a free Welcome Dinner and Resource Fair. At this event, you will be able to talk with representatives from various areas from across campus that specifically support Graduate Students.

Langley campus

All incoming new graduate students at the TWU Langley campus for the Summer 2024 term are invited to attend a free Welcome Fair on Wednesday, May 15th, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. PDT. 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 (eg. Service Canada, to get your Social Insurance Number, local banks, etc.) Light refreshments will be served. Please watch your @mytwu email inbox for the registration link.

Richmond Campus

All incoming new graduate students at the TWU Richmond campus for the Summer 2024 term are invited to attend a free Welcome Fair on Thursday, May 2nd, from 1-3 p.m. PDT. At this event, you can speak with TWU staff & departments dedicated to supporting Graduate Students, as well as outside vendors (eg. Service Canada, to get your Social Insurance Number, local banks, etc.) Light refreshments will be served. Please watch your @mytwu email inbox for the registration link.

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, May 3rd, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Robert G. Kuhn building, Rooms 115/116
Contact lead.langley@twu.ca with questions.

MA Leadership (Richmond campus) Orientation
Thursday, May 2nd, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Minoru Campus - 305-5900 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC
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.

MS Nursing
Orientation is combined with the first morning of class on Monday, May 6th. Contact the MSN program coordinator, Eric Fehr for details.

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