FAQs - FAST Track Freshman Program
Fast track your freshman year of university at TWU-Bellingham. Start here and go anywhere by transferring directly into your sophomore year.
What are the courses?
Earn a full year of university credit (31 semester hours) of TWU core requirements (GUR's and GEN Ed's). Courses selected for this program consists of topics from the following disciplines: English, writing, geography, psychology, sociology, communications, religious studies, human kinetics, intro to university, history, fine arts, and philosophy.
What are the unique benefits of this program?
- Accelerated four-week format provides a more focused learning environment for better results
- Writing and English courses each semester run parallel to core courses in order to learn how to write in the context of each discipline
- Courses are supplemented with interactive online content
- Learning coaches provide practical help and support
- Courses relate to one another for integrated learning
- Meaningful interaction with your classmates and with the local community
- Course assignments carefully selected to bring the content to life
- Fixed schedule allows you to maximize your productivity with better time management - regular morning classes leave afternoons and evenings free for work, study and friends
- Early completion of the school year provides increased earning potential - longer summer employment period and earlier access to the job market
How do I get a scholarship with no hidden fees?
- Experience a simplified admissions / registration process and guaranteed access to courses.
- No computer lab, recreation facility or other hidden fees
- Save $14,200 through the guaranteed scholarship of $6,200, plus $8,000 in room and board savings only for the FAST program in Bellingham
- Get in now without worrying about finances - payment plans are available
What is intensive cohort learning?
- Connect with peers and faculty through small classes and learning cohorts
- Access support through learning coaches to refine your performance
- Discover yourself as you explore your calling and ignite your passion
- Identify your core values and expand your worldview
How is the program transformational?
- Field-studies, assignments and community connections make learning relevant
- Connect to 4,000 learners at TWU's main campus in Langley, BC through regularly scheduled campus activities (sports, arts, community and student functions)
How does the registration work?
- We will complete the registration process for you.
- Once you're in, just show up to orientation week. It's that easy.
- Classes run Mondays from 9am - 2pm and Tuesdays through Fridays from 9am - noon. That gives you plenty of time to study and to pursue a part-time job if you wish.
- Fall classes start September 19 and finish December 16.
- Spring classes start January 9 and finish April 13, leaving you plenty of time to get that summer job.
An education is a lifetime investment. Your education is an investment in life. Start now with FAST Track! Phone 360-527-0222