UNIV. OF MANITOBA ACCESS PROGRAM (UMAP)

What is it?

Located at the University of Manitoba, the program provides a support network designed to increase student success.

• Intended for a first degree in any faculty.

Who is Eligible?

• The priority groups are those individuals who have not had the opportunity for successful university experience due to social, economic, geographic and cultural barriers, or a lack of formal education.
• Preference will be given to Aboriginal people (Métis, Status, Non-Status, Inuit), residents of Northern Manitoba and low income earners.
• You must qualify for regular university entrance or be a mature student.
• Successful applicants are chosen in the spring for the fall term.

What services are provided?

• Personal and Academic Counselling
• Tutorial Services
• Extensive orientation to university expectations
• A staff taught credit course on study skills and exam preparation
• A limited amount of financial assistance in the form of a bursary may be available to some students who have no other means of funding, or who exemplify the greatest need.

For More information:

The University of Manitoba Access Program
Room 220
45 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-8000
or call toll free 1-800-432-1960 ext.8000
Fax: (204) 275-6489
University of Manitoba ACCESS program