New degree students

Program information and recommended progressions are available in “Degree requirements” section of our Degree advising page.

If you are unsure if you are registered in the correct courses, please feel free to contact the academic advisors at aginfo@umanitoba.ca. You can also run a UMAcheive audit.

There are tutorials and information available on the “Steps to Registration” webpage.

Attend a Get Ready to Register workshop! Get Ready to Register is a three-part series designed specifically to help new students make choices and decisions about target programs, course selection and registration.

There is a list of the most common errors in the Registration Information section of this website.

Prerequisites are specific course(s) that you are required to take before you register in a course.  Some courses will require high school prerequisites but others will require university-level prerequisites. The prerequisite requirements of each course are listed online in Aurora Student in the Course Catalog, or in the Academic Calendar.

High School courses and minimum grades required for prereqs in FAFS degree programs can be found in the Academic Calendar Admission Regulations.

You can find more information about how to upgrade your high school courses on this page. 

Copies of course outlines will be disturbed by your instructor. If you would like to review a course outline prior to registration, or need an outline copy from a previous term, please see our Course outline page.

You can find instructions for how to VW from a course on this page.

If you would like to speak with an academic advisor prior to VWing from a course, please contact our office at aginfo@umanitoba.ca.

For their Free Elective requirement, students can take any courses they wish for which they meet the requirements/prereqs! Free Elective courses do not have to be from a specific Faculty. 

Some students use their Free Electives to complete a minor, either in a subject complementary to their degree, or complete a minor in a separate area of interest. Here are a list minors offered at the UM. 

Students can use their Free Elective credits to take part in our Co-op program. A minor or the Co-op program are not required, but are excellent options to consider.

A minor is an optional secondary area of academic study. Generally, at least 18 credit hours of course work in one academic area constitutes a "minor."

A list of available minors at the University of Manitoba is available here. You can choose a minor in the FAFS Faculty, or in a different faculty. 

To declare a minor, you can send an email to the academic advisors at aginfo@umaniotba.ca. 
 

Student status is determined by the number of credit hours in each term (Fall and Winter). In the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, a student who is registered in a 60% course load which is a minimum of 9 credit hours in each term is considered to be a full time student. Therefore, a student with less than 9 credit hours is considered to be a part time student. 

Please note that the definition of full-time and part-time status may vary depending on offices / institutions. To be eligible for most scholarships students will need to have an 80% course load of 12 credit hours in Fall and 12 credit hours in Winter.

International Students should consult with the International Centre regarding their course load requirements for their visas, etc.
 

Information about transfer credit can be found here. Anything that is applicable would be transferred in (if taken within the last 10 years). The residency is requirement is 60 credit hours so anything transferred in would count towards required courses but not towards the residency requirement. 

We ask that students contact us through our office email: aginfo@umanitoba.ca 

We expect professional communication from our students, please review the University's suggestions on email etiquette here.

In your email, be sure to include your first name and last name, UM student number, and a detailed description of your question(s).

You find important dates and deadlines such as University closures, registration revision periods, etc. on this webpage.

The "Aggie + Foodie News & Events" bi-weekly newsletter is sent to all Degree students from September to April. It contains information on upcoming dates, announcements, events, career resources, volunteer opportunities, etc. 

Stay connected by following FAFS on:

• Instagram: 
• Twitter:
• Facebook:

The Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program aims to connect student classroom learning with valuable work experience, preparing students for a successful career ahead of them.

You can find more information about the Co-op program on this page. 

The best place for resources and assistance with career planning is Career Services. They have excellent information and resources. Highlights include:

• Career planning tools
• Meeting one-on-one with a Career Consultant
• Employment resources for students
• careerCONNECT job board
• Career fairs
• Career mentor program
• Workshops for Resumes, Cover letters, Job search, etc. available for registration through careerCONNECT

We are home to some of the most active student groups and clubs on campus, which provides extensive opportunities for fun and non-academic skills development.

• Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Students' Organization (FASO)
• Nutrition Education and Community Outreach (NECO)
• U of M Dairy Club
• Agribusiness Students' Association
• U of M Pre-Vet Club
• U of M Wetlanders
• Stockman's Club
• U of M 4H Club

Some student organization, volunteer and club experience may be eligible to be added to your Co-Curricular Record.

Volunteering is excellent way to gain the skills and experience to reach your academic and career goals. Some UM resources include:

• Volunteering during COVID-19
• UM Orientation Volunteer program
• UMSU Volunteer program
• Language Partner Volunteer Program

External UM resources:

• Volunteer Canada
• Volunteer Manitoba
• City of Winnipeg - Volunteering

Check your emails

The Academic Learning Centre can help you strengthen your writing, studying and research skills.

• Individual tutoring
• Workshops
• Group study sessions (select courses)
• Tip sheets
• Videos
• English as an Additional Language resources

Support is available for our English as an additional language students through the Academic Learning Centre. 

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is available to provide supports for students with disabilities and to foster success for your academic future.

If you need help and support as a student, see this webpage for how to register and/or access accessibility resources.

If you are struggling with your mental health, support is available.

Please explore the Student Counselling Centre (SCC) for all available resources.

Below are links and important information that you might find helpful as you navigate the financial side of attending the UM:

Scholarships and awards:

• Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Awards
• University of Manitoba Financial Aid & Awards
• NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards

Please be sure that you review the types of awards that we offer. There is a vast difference between scholarships, fellowships & bursaries. The definitions for each award can be found here.

UM Bursary program:

The UM offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full-time and part-time students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. 

Unlike scholarships and fellowships, bursaries are based on financial need and require an application. More information on bursaries, including important deadlines and how to apply, can be found here.

Work-study program:

The Work-Study program offers part-time, on-campus employment for students with financial need during the school year. 

Please consult with the International Centre advisors. They will refer to your Faculty academic advisor should they be required.

Some additional supports include:

• The Virtual Advising Help Centre (VAHC)
• Safety programs
• The Indigenous Student Centre
• The International Centre
• Child care
• Housing
• Military Support Office

A complete list of student supports is available on Student Supports page.