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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
As a school counsellor, teacher, or educator, you play a vital role in preparing high school students for their future. The University of Manitoba is dedicated to providing you with the information you need to help your students transition from high school to university.
School counsellors, educators and career professionals are invited to join us in September for an annual professional development day focused on UM programs and services and important updates for the coming year. Our 2020 events have now passed, but you can watch recordings of all sessions on-demand in our Counsellor Classroom.
Available to watch on-demand, these short and informative presentations focus on important topics for counsellors.
Learn more about our general entrance scholarships, BMO Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow and Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships and other awards, as well as tips and important dates for the year ahead.
Join our Student Recruitment Officers as they answer frequently asked questions about grade submission, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Dual-Credit course work, and English language proficiency.
Hear from the staff of the new Midwifery program about how your high school students can prepare for entry to this unique new program.
In this roundtable discussion, you’ll hear from current students about why they chose the UM, what they wish they had known when starting university, and more!
Help your students to discover all that the University of Manitoba has to offer. Encourage your students to attend our ongoing series of UManitoba virtual presentations, organized by topic. We also host virtual campus tours and events for students and school groups throughout the year.
Encourage your students to attend a series of live presentations focused on our programs, how to apply for admission, the UM student experience and more. Refer to the schedule of upcoming presentations or to view recordings of past presentations.
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, in-person campus visits or group tours of the University of Manitoba are unavailable until further notice. Refer to our Campus tours and events information for details about our tour offerings and upcoming events.
We offer a number of helpful tools and resources to ensure students are well-prepared to enter the university and succeed in our community.
Some programs offer the option to apply directly from high school (Direct entry), while others require students to have completed a certain amount of university courses prior to applying (Advanced entry). Students will need to determine if they wish to begin their studies in University 1 or apply for direct entry to a specific program.
The Indigenous Student Recruitment team is available to advise prospective Indigenous students whether they are applying directly from high school, coming from an adult learning centre or mature learners.
International students finishing their high school education in Canada may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency depending on their home country and the amount of time they have been studying in Canada.
Applications for fall admission are available every year in October. Students will complete their application for admission online and should review the admission requirements and high school pre-requisites for their intended program prior to starting an application.
Please note that Direct Entry admission requirements have changed for Fall 2022 applicants. Review our Fall 2022 Direct Entry Admission Requirement Update (PDF).
High school students should review the Direct Entry admission requirements for their intended program prior to beginning their application, and review the high school courses necessary for admission.
Students should also review the high school pre-requisite courses outlined in our requirements chart to determine if additional Grade 12 courses are required to study in their intended program. High school pre-requisites are different from admission requirements in that students will need to have completed these high school courses in order to register for certain required university courses once admitted to their chosen program.
Counsellors and students can use the First Year Planning Guide to identify required first year university courses for any UM degree program – select the program name from the guide index and you will be taken to a page that lists course and elective requirements as well as information about high school course pre-requisites and minimum grades.
Students who apply prior to March 1 may receive a conditional offer of admission based on their self-reported grades. Conditional offers are provided for select programs between December and March depending on the date of application and are not to be confused with official admission offers, which are provided after first semester final and second semester interim grades have been assessed.
The University of Manitoba provides more than $21 million in scholarship and bursary support to students. High school students may be eligible for some awards automatically while others require specific applications. Encourage your students to familiarize themselves with our scholarship opportunities and prepare by taking the appropriate high school courses.
Counsellors and students can explore scholarship and award opportunities using our searchable Awards Database. Search by program, year of study, student type and more!
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From accessibility to housing to athletics, the UM community is here to support your students. With our diverse student population of over 29,000 students, there’s something on-campus for every interest and need.
Students with accessibility needs are encouraged to connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to arrange a consultation. SAS can provide assistance for students with a wide range of accessibility needs, from note taking services to interpreters and counselling. Students are encouraged to contact SAS to discuss their accessibility needs well before the start of classes (at least one month prior is strongly recommended).
All UM students have access to our diverse recreation and fitness facilities, including our state-of-the-art Active Living Centre, an indoor pool, a year-round ice rink and much, much more. Students interested in playing men’s and women’s Bison sports are encouraged to contact the coach for their sport of interest for information about tryouts. Contact information for coaches can be found in the staff directory on the Bison Sports website.
Colleges provide facilities and programs to create a community within a community for UM students. For a nominal fee (usually under $20), students can join one of our four colleges and take advantage of exclusive scholarship support, access to unique study space and smaller class sizes. Services, facilities and available financial supports vary by college.
Students interested in living on-campus in a student residence building should apply online; applications are available in November and rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can choose from single or double rooms and amenities differ between buildings. Off-campus housing resources are also available to help connect students with potential rentals, sublets and roommates.
Tuition is calculated based on the number and type of university courses a student registers for and is typically payable a few weeks after the start of each term’s classes. In addition, students are required to pay fees for different student services, such as sport and recreation. Students should be mindful of tuition and fee expenses and aware of our fee payment deadlines as they plan for university.
The Student Recruitment team is available to assist counsellors and students with any of your questions. Contact a member of our team today or submit a question through our online form below.
Student Recruitment
66 Chancellor’s Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
