TAYLOR NEWS

Taylor University College and Seminary Announces the Appointment of a New President
The Trustees of Taylor University College and Seminary are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Williams as the seventh President of the institution.  Dr. Williams had been serving as President on an interim basis, and this two-year appointment ensures that Taylor will benefit from the stability of his exemplary leadership. read more
Investors Group presents a cheque:
Don Howell of Investors Group was recently on campus to present a cheque for $1,000 as part of National Volunteer Week. Investor’s Group is the exclusive corporate sponsor of National Volunteer Week, and this cheque represents a gift from the Edmonton region in support of Taylor’s community involvement. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Taylor is David Williams, our Interim President (standing at right).
Taylor Students in Africa:
As part of Taylor’s ethos, intercultural education and experiences are highly valued. In 2008, a group of our students and faculty traveled to a remote area of Africa to work with a school and to help with some construction projects. What follows are updates via email from three team members. read more

Taylor Nomination Awards

Awards to students nominated by alumni and members of NAB pastoral staff and parachurch organizations

Download the Nomination Form

Current students, Alumni, NAB pastors and staff members, and parachurch staff members may now nominate student prospects for a $1,000 award, should they enroll at Taylor Seminary.  The Taylor Nomination Awards are developed for people in pre-determined categories to nominate someone that is interested in going to Taylor.  If nominated and accepted into full-time studies (minimum of 12 credits per semester) for the upcoming academic year, the nominated student will receive a guaranteed $1000 tuition reduction at Taylor Seminary.  Nominators can nominate an unlimited number of students. Current students who nominate will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Bookstore for every nomination who successfully applies and enrolls.  The nominator simply contacts our Admissions Office at 780.431.5218 or toll-free at 1.800.567.4988 ext. 218 admissions @taylor-edu.ca

Our administrative assistant will check the list to see if that particular student has been nominated already.  If not, we will mail you a certificate for $1000 made out to that student, for you to sign and pass on to your nominee.  The student must complete the full application, be admitted, and attend full-time studies in order to take advantage of this award.

Please note that Nomination Awards must be received by the Admissions Office prior to the first day of classes of the semester in which the nominee is planning to attend.

US Students Granted Permission to Work Part-Time

In September 2007, Taylor University College signed an agreement with the Ministry of Advanced Education and the Canadian government allowing international students studying full-time at Taylor University College in one of the CAQC accredited programs to work on a part-time basis for up to 20 hours per week.  Student must be enrolled in Bachelor of Arts programs.  The process is expedited through the Registrar’s Office. 

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For more information on obtaining a study permit and a work permit while a student at Taylor University College, please contact Taylor’s Registrar (1.800.567.4988) or go to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.  For details on how to apply to work in Canada link to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus-how.asp. 

Residences Open to Non-Taylor Students

Taylor University College recognizes that Edmonton is a hard place to find somewhere to live, especially for students on tight budgets.  We have opened our residences to non-Taylor students.  If you are coming to school in Edmonton and are looking for a place to live, check out Taylor.  Download an application