Price Faculty of Engineering Articulation Agreement: Red River College Polytech applicant information (2026-2027)

March 1, 2026

This information is available with, and constitutes part of, the application. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application.

Degree Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]
   

A. Academic Requirements

Applicants satisfying the minimum entry requirements as specified below are eligible for consideration, but selection is academically competitive and within the discretion of the Price Faculty of Engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]

Eligible applicants are those who have completed one of the following diploma programs at RRC Polytech with all courses completed within ten years of the application date:

• Diploma in Municipal   Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology, or
• Diploma in Geomatics Technology 

Up to 10 qualifying RRC Polytech graduates will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) program per year (Section 4: Selection Process) 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]

Eligible applicants are those who have completed the Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma program at RRC Polytech with all courses completed within ten years of the application date.

Up to 10 qualifying RRC Polytech graduates will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) program per year. (Section 4: Selection Process). 

B. English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose primary language is not English and who do not qualify for a waiver under the University of Manitoba’s English language proficiency regulations will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. 

Additional information regarding specific proficiency requirements, waiver information, and test options can be found on the English language proficiency requirements page.

• English language proficiency requirements 

Results for most language tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo, expire two years from the test date. Test scores must be valid at the start of classes. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

A. Application Fee

Applications are not considered received until the application is submitted and the non-refundable application fee has been paid by the posted deadline.

All correspondence, including decision release information will be sent via email and posted to your application portal.

Please ensure your email account remains current and will accept emails from the University of Manitoba. Check your filters. It is important to check your email and application portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines and important dates listed below.
 

B. Deadlines and Important Dates

C. Required Application Documentation

The following documents will be required to complete your application:

Please send all documentation to the following address:

Admission for Engineering
University of Manitoba
424 UMSU University Centre
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Electronic transcripts should be submitted to applicant.services@umanitoba.ca. In order to be considered official, electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the email of the office responsible for issuing transcripts. Transcripts emailed or forwarded by the applicant are considered unofficial. 

The University of Manitoba is a registered receiving organization with MyCreds^TM. Applicants from participating member universities and colleges can release their transcripts to the University of Manitoba through their MyCreds^TM portal. Applicants should select 'Share' and then 'Organization' instead of opting for 'email'.

Applications are not complete until all necessary documents are received. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that our office receives all required information.

Applicants must notify the Admissions Office immediately should they either enroll at a postsecondary institution not previously declared on their application or enroll in additional coursework not declared on the previously submitted final transcript provided for assessment. Applicants will be required to provide proof of registration.

D. Transfer Credit Information

At the University of Manitoba, all prior course work from recognized post-secondary institutions will be considered as part of the application for admission process for our undergraduate degree and diploma programs.

Courses are evaluated for advanced standing or transfer credit on a course-by-course basis and assigned a University of Manitoba equivalent, where applicable. Where a direct equivalent does not exist, students may receive general (unallocated) credit. The regulations regarding transfer credit are program specific and vary considerably depending on the faculty or school of application. The Price Faculty of Engineering will only consider external courses completed within the last ten years. In all cases, the applicant must have earned a grade of C or better in the course in the transferable credits.

A maximum combined credit of 60 credit hours from RRC Polytech and/or any additional post-secondary can be transferred. Any post-secondary work additional to RRC Polytechnic will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for potential transfer credit.

Courses deemed acceptable for transfer credit will be awarded, subject to program approval, up to the maximum allowed under the program of admission, based on the Faculty or School’s transfer credit policy and residency requirements (consult the section of the University's Academic Calendar for details).

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Students may be asked to provide comprehensive and accurate course outlines or syllabi, as issued by their institution of study, for all courses lacking a current evaluation. Course outlines or syllabi should include information on course objectives, outline of the units studied, textbook(s) used, assignments, and accompanying laboratory information, if applicable, to assist in the transfer credit assessment process.

An online transfer credit resource is available for information on current course evaluations receiving credit.

While we understand that some institutions do not have course information readily available, many students have been able to provide the information requested by contacting the individual departments or instructors at their prior institutions. Students that are unable to provide the requested course information may render themselves ineligible for programs with specific course requirements. Only successful applicants will be notified of transfer credit results.

Additional information related to transfer credit is available on the Admissions website.

Transfer credit information 

A. Selection

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]

• Up to 10 qualifying RRC Polytech graduates will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) program per year. In the event that there are more than 10 eligible applicants in a given year, admission will be offered on the basis of the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of the diploma in rank order.
• Selected RRC Polytech graduates will be accepted directly into the second-year Civil Engineering Program bypassing the competitive process normally applied to students applying to departmental programs and are guaranteed a department seat within the Price Faculty of Engineering seat capacity. These students will be required to complete all regular program requirements, including completing required courses that did not receive transfer credit.
• Applicants who do not rank in the top 10 under articulation agreement selection, will be considered along with non-articulation Engineering applicants in the following order:
  1.  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) program.
     • Must meet all Engineering program application requirements
     • Eligible applicants will be selected based on the ranking of their Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA).
  2. Preliminary Year admission - Recognized Engineering Diploma Program Graduate.
     • Must have graduated from a recognized Engineering Technology Diploma program with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50.
     • Must have completed the high school pre-requisite courses of English 40S*, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S*, Chemistry 40S*, and Physics 40S* with no grade lower than 60%.
     • Eligible applicants will be selected based on the ranking of their overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) [B.Sc. (Eng.)]

• Up to 10 qualifying RRC Polytech graduates will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) program per year. In the event that there are more than 10 eligible applicants in a given year, admission will be offered on the basis of the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of the diploma in rank order.
• Selected RRC Polytech graduates will be accepted directly into the second-year Mechanical Engineering Program, bypassing the competitive process normally applied to students applying to departmental programs and are guaranteed a department seat within the Price Faculty of Engineering seat capacity. These students will be required to complete all regular program requirements, including completing required courses that did not receive transfer credit.
• Applicants who do not rank in the top 10 under articulation agreement selection will be considered along with non-articulation Engineering applicants in the following order:
  1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) program.
     • Must meet all Engineering program application requirements
     • Eligible applicants will be selected based on the ranking of their Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA).
  2. Preliminary Year admission - Recognized Engineering Diploma Program Graduate.
     • Must have graduated from a recognized Engineering Technology Diploma program with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50.
     • Must have completed the high school pre-requisite courses of English 40S*, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S*, Chemistry 40S*, and Physics 40S* with no grade lower than 60%.
     • Eligible applicants will be selected based on the ranking of their overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). 
       
        

B. Tie-Breaking Procedure for Offers

In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used:

1. Increase the number of significant figures used in the calculation.
2. Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie.  All completed applications are time stamped upon submission; in the case of a paper application, these applications will be time stamped after they have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.

C. Notification of Decision

Decisions will be posted to the applicant’s portal. Applicants must log into their application portal to view the decision and to accept or decline their offer. If the offer is not accepted and the subsequent deposit paid by the deadline date indicated in the letter, the offer will lapse. Lapsed offers will be considered a declined response. It is imperative that emails and application portals are regularly checked, especially once decisions start to be released (early June).

Applicants offered admission will have 5 business days to respond and will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 to indicate their acceptance of the offer. This deposit will be credited to tuition fees or forfeited if the applicant subsequently declines.

Individuals who wish to have their applications reconsidered should submit their request in writing to the Admissions Office. Past experience has shown that most inquiries can be satisfied at this level without further reference.

Persons wishing reconsideration of the decision shall direct their request to the Admissions Office within ten (10) business days of the posted decision date.

Should the student wish to pursue the reconsideration decision further, such an appeal will be made in accordance with the Senate Committee on Admission Appeals Procedures.

• Review the Senate Committee on Admission Appeals procedures 

Applicants are advised that appeals of reconsideration decisions by the Senate Admissions Appeal Committee focus on questions of correct adherence to published policies and procedures, and not on subjective issues or the relative merits of the application.

The Price Faculty of Engineering and Admissions Office are able to assist applicants who seek counselling regarding admission to the Price Faculty of Engineering. However, it is policy to not instruct applicants as to a specific course of action they should follow, but rather to provide the information needed for applicants to make their own choice with respect to the alternatives available.

The following points require special attention:

1. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans with all who can usefully advise them, but they should be aware that second- and third-hand information about admission policies may not be accurate.
2. No official at the University of Manitoba can guarantee the admission of any applicant. Admission is determined on the basis of an annual competition.
3. All applicants are advised to supplement any personal enquiries with a written request so that an official written response can be made. It is only these written responses which will be considered as evidence of any advice given (see Section 8: Contact Information).

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