General Studies

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UM Undergraduate Calendar

Information about General Studies, courses, regulations and procedures
https://umanitoba.ca/calendar

Extended Education Applicant Information

https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/general-studies

Important dates and deadlines

https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines

Aurora

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Academic integrity

https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-integrity

Limited Access Policy - listed under Repeated Course Policy

https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/policies-procedures/repeated-course-policy

Definitions and terms

UM Commons: Glossary of Terms | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)

Academic Regulations and Policies Applicable to all General Studies Students

Academic Assessment and Progression Rules

Academic Assessment gauges student success at the University. Formal academic assessment shall be done following each academic term for all General Studies students who have completed 30 credit hours or more of attempts. In order to be in "good standing" in General Studies, a student must achieve a degree Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 or greater at each assessment period. Students in "good standing" may continue in General Studies or, preferably, transfer to a target faculty.

Students who do not achieve a degree GPA of 2.00 will be placed "on probation", which will appear on the student's transcript. Once "on probation", a student will be allowed to register for another term (or terms). At each point of assessment, a student "on probation" must achieve a term GPA of 2.00 in order to proceed. In order to clear probation, a student must achieve a degree GPA of 2.00. While "on probation", students are encouraged to consult a General Studies Student Advisor prior to registration and on a regular basis thereafter.

If a student does not succeed in achieving a term GPA of 2.00 by the end of the probation period, they will be placed on "academic suspension" for one calendar year. A student on "academic suspension" is normally not allowed to register in another faculty or school at the University of Manitoba or to attend any other post-secondary institution during the time of suspension. Following the suspension period, a student may reapply for admission to General Studies.

Credit Hour Policy

In an effort to assist students with academic decisions, all students who have completed 30 credit hours of study with General Studies will be required to meet with a General Studies Student Advisor before being allowed further registration. Until such time as the student meets with an advisor, a block will be placed on their record that prevents further registration.

• Request for Authorized Withdrawal Form (PDF)
• Request for Deferred Exam Form (PDF)
• Request to Exceed the Credit Hour Limit (PDF)
• Request to Drop a Course Form (PDF)
• Request to Challenge for Credit Form (PDF)
• Consent for Release of Student’s University Information Form (PDF)
• Request for Reinstatement Form (PDF)
• Self-Declaration for Brief or Temp Absences (PDF)