Admissions Requirements

Two references are required:

• Character – This should be someone who knows you well but is not a family member or peer (e.g. not a current high school or university friend). It should be someone who can answer the questions thoroughly.
• Academic or Professional – This should be someone who can speak to your ability to handle the requirements of a rigorous academic program or to your work ethic, including proficiency in oral and written English.

References are to be sent directly to Trinity Western University by the referee, not the applicant, using the online application system. Hard copies received in the post will not be accepted.

CASPer Assessment

All applicants are required to complete an online CASPer assessment. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory to attain admission eligibility.

CASPer is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening. In using CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process. 

In order to complete CASPer testing, you will require access to a computer with audio capabilities, a webcam, and a reliable internet connection on your selected test date. CASPer can be completed anywhere that you can satisfy these requirements. No exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take CASPer online due to being located at sites where internet is not dependable due to technical or political factors.

Please go to www.takeCASPer.com to sign up for the Canadian Undergraduate Health Sciences test (CSP10202) and reserve a test using a piece of government-issued photo ID. You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times. Please note that these are the only testing dates available for your CASPer test. There will be no additional tests scheduled. Please use an email address that you check regularly; there may be updates to the test schedule. The tests for the next admission cycle will be open for registration each September. Applicants are permitted to take the CASPer test only once per admission cycle and the test results are valid for only one admission cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will, therefore, be expected to re-take it.

The fee to take CASPer is $40 (CAD). There is also a distribution fee of $16 (CAD) to send your results to each of the institutions you select.

Please direct any inquiries on the test to support@takecasper.com. Alternatively, you may use the chat bubble in the bottom right hand corner of your screen on the takecasper.com website.

The CASPer test is comprised of 12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will be required to answer a set of probing questions within an assigned time limit. The test typically takes between 75-90 minutes to complete. Each response is graded by a different Rater, giving a very robust and reliable view of personal and professional characteristics important to our program. No studying is required for CASPer, although you may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure at takeCASPer.com. Also, ensure you have a quiet environment to take the test.

What is CASPer and why are programs using it?

An introduction to the CASPer test for test day

Preparing for your Assessment

Transfer Students

Transfer students, including students already attending TWU, must meet all entrance requirements listed above.  Post-secondary GPA will be considered as part of the overall application evaluation.

Transfer credits must be processed and approved by the TWU Transfer Credit Office prior to the application deadline in order to be considered as replacements for high school requirements.

The following TWU courses, with a minimum grade of C, may be used in lieu of high school requirements:

High School Requirements	TWU Courses
Math 11 or 12	MATH 102 or 105 or 108 or 123
English 12 or English First Peoples 12	ENGL 101 or 102 or 103 or 104 or 105 or 106
Biology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12	BIOL 103 or 104 or 113 or 114 or 241 or 242
Chemistry 12	CHEM 103 or 111

Students who have taken nursing courses at other post-secondary institutions will have their nursing credits considered on a case-by-case basis.

Current TWU Students

Current TWU students are eligible to apply for early review and admission to the nursing program if the following criteria are met:

• Enrolled in a minimum of 9 s.h. at TWU in spring semester
• High-school pre-requisites completed (not in progress)
• Minimum grade of B in BIOL 241 or BIOL 242 and ENGL 101, or 102, or 103, or 104, or 105, or 106
• GPA of 2.3 (C+) or higher
• Complete nursing application received on or before deadline
• 2 references
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident

All application requirements must be received by the School of Nursing by February 1 at 1600 (PST). Successful applicants will be informed of their acceptance at the end of February or beginning of March. The School of Nursing reserves the right to limit the number of seats for early applicants. Applicants who are not accepted for early admission will have their applications re-evaluated with the general pool of applications that are received for Regular Review (due February 28). Note: Current students must complete the CASPer assessment before the February 1 deadline in order for their application to be considered complete. 

Applicants may ask to have their applications re-evaluated if they upgrade their TWU grades (e.g. a student did not obtain a B in BIOL 241 in fall semester but obtains a B or higher in BIOL 242 in the spring semester). Students may repeat a required course once to improve their course grade.

Students who take WRTG 100 are not eligible for early admission, however, they may ask to have their application re-assessed after the completion of ENGL 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, or 106 with a minimum grade of B.

Post-Admission Requirements

Successful applicants will be contacted by phone. An acceptance letter and nursing Admissions Package containing important information regarding next steps will be sent by email. This package includes, but is not limited to, Consent to Criminal Record Check, Photo and Video release, BCCNM Requisite Skills and Abilities Confirmation, Release of Information, Immunization Requirements, and any necessary Health Authority Requirements. NOTE: Due to current Provincial Health Orders, all applicants must provide a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination status in order to be considered for admission to the Nursing program.

TWU School of Nursing students are required to comply with current regulations of the Provincial Health Authorities related to vaccine-preventable communicable diseases. Proof of immunization status must be made available upon request. Clinical sites may request this documentation from students at any time in preparation for or during clinical activities. Failure to provide documentation of immunization status may prevent a student from attending clinical practice, and thus may jeopardize a student’s ability to complete all program requirements.

The School of Nursing's immunization policies for undergraduate students reflect the directive from the provincial government regarding their influenza immunization infection control policy. These measures, for all health care workers, include either receiving the influenza vaccination (the preferred option) or wearing a surgical/procedure mask during flu season.

All newly admitted students to the School of Nursing will be required to complete Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – Level C or Health Care Provider (CPR-C or CPR-HCP) and First Aid with AED certification.

Applicants who have been convicted of any offense, or given an absolute or conditional discharge, should consult with BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General  and the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) before applying to the program.