General Direct Entry admission requirements (2024-2025)
Direct Entry applies to current high school students or students who have already graduated from high school but who have completed less than 24 credit hours (four full courses) at an accredited university/college. Admission to certain direct entry program options is competitive.
General entrance requirement
High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level.
Note: In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.
| Faculty/School | Degree program | Direct entry admission requirements | Application deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| University 1 | University 1 serves as a first-year option for all University of Manitoba degree programs |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 (recommended) Fall Term (September): May 1 (final deadline) Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
| Agricultural and Food Sciences | Agribusiness Agriculture Agroecology Food Science Human Nutritional Sciences |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Arts | Arts |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
| Business | Commerce |
An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 70% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Engineering | Engineering |
An equivalent minimum average of 80% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 70% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Environment, Earth, and Resources | Earth Sciences |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
| Environmental Science Physical Geography |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
|
| Environmental Studies Geography |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
|
| Fine Arts | Fine Arts | An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the top three senior level courses and: • A minimum grade of 60% in a first language literature course A digital portfolio with a supporting written statement is required. |
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Health | Health Sciences |
An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Health Studies |
An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 | |
| Kinesiology and Recreation Management | Kinesiology Physical Education | An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 |
| Recreation Management and Community Development |
An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 | |
| Music | Music Jazz Studies |
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior level courses, with no
An audition, theory test, and letters of recommendation are required. |
Fall Term (September): January 15 |
| Science | Science |
An equivalent minimum average of 80% over the following senior level courses, with no
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
| Faculty/School | Degree program |
|---|---|
| University 1 | University 1 serves as a first-year option for all University of Manitoba degree programs |
| Direct entry admission requirements | Application deadlines |
|
An equivalent minimum average of 70% over
|
Fall Term (September): March 1 (recommended) Fall Term (September): May 1 (final deadline) Winter Term (January): October 1 Summer Term (May): February 1 |
Contact Information
Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
University of Manitoba
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext. 8808