Extended Education

General Studies

Take University of Manitoba degree credit course(s) without applying to a faculty or school. Take degree credit courses from various faculties and schools on a course-by-course basis. It’s the perfect option for working and aspiring professionals, students working on faculty and school entrance requirements, visiting students from other institutions and senior students.

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Student categories

Determine which category is right for you.

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    Special students

    Special students are those taking courses for professional development or personal learning, students with a degree taking a few courses to satisfy entry requirements to a faculty, students who have completed previous university/college course work and those wanting to increase their GPA for admission to a faculty, college or school.

    Special students pay the application fee and provide all official transcripts from external institutions attended. If born outside Canada and now a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, you are required to provide proof of status in Canada. If English is not your first language, you are required to provide English Language Proficiency results.

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    Visiting students

    Visiting Students are those enrolled at another institution but wanting to apply credit for UM courses to their home institution.

    Visiting Students submit a Letter of Permission from their home institution to the University of Manitoba Admissions Office. You are required to pay the application fee but are not required to provide transcripts.

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    Auditing students

    Auditing students want to take courses for personal or professional interest.

    Written consent from the instructor is required and must be submitted to the General Studies student advisor who will manually register on your behalf. Tuition fees are reduced. All other fees apply.

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    Senior students

    Older adults who are 65 years by Sept. 1 (Fall term), Jan. 1 (Winter term), or May 1 (Summer term) and who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents will not pay application or tuition fees. Proof of age and citizenship/residence status and English language proficiency may be required.

    Seniors can apply to General Studies as a Special Student to take course(s) for credit or as an Auditing Student to take courses for personal interest only.

How it works

Extended Education General Studies students can register for a course from most faculties provided prerequisite requirements have been met. Courses in professional faculties, colleges and schools require special permission prior to registration. Courses are available in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms and are offered on campus or online.

Apply for admission to Extended Education, General Studies

Choose from three categories: Auditing, Special or Visiting Student
https://apply.umanitoba.ca/portal/ug_app

Register for courses with Aurora
https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration#steps-to-register-for-um-classes

Claim your accounts and get your ID
https://umanitoba.ca/information-services-technology/my-accounts-email

Find your textbooks
In Aurora, go to Enrolment & Academic Records/Student Records/View Booklist.

Buy your books
https://umanitoba.ca/bookstore/

Pay for courses
https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/pay-your-tuition#payment-options

Related references to review

UM Undergraduate Calendar
Information about General Studies, courses, regulations and procedures
https://umanitoba.ca/calendar

Extended Education Applicant Information
https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/general-studies

Important dates and deadlines
https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines

Aurora
https://aurora.umanitoba.ca

Academic integrity
https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-integrity

Limited Access Policy - listed under Repeated Course Policy
https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/policies-procedures/repeated-course-policy

Definitions and terms
UM Commons: Glossary of Terms | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)

Forms

• Request for Authorized Withdrawal Form (PDF)
• Request for Deferred Exam Form (PDF)
• Request to Exceed the Credit Hour Limit (PDF)
• Request to Drop a Course Form (PDF)
• Request to Challenge for Credit Form (PDF)
• Consent for Release of Student’s University Information Form (PDF)
• Request for Reinstatement Form (PDF)
• Self-Declaration for Brief or Temp Absences (PDF)

How do I...

Claim my UMNet IDhttps://umanitoba.ca/information-services-technology/my-accounts-email
Check my Booklist?https://umanitoba.ca/bookstore/textbooks-and-course-materials
Update my Contact Info?https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/change-your-personal-information
Apply for Financial Aid?https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards
Opt Out of the Health and Dental Plan?https://umsu.ca/
Obtain a Parking Pass?https://umanitoba.ca/parking/student-parking
Register for Courses?https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration
Activate My Gym Pass?https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/membership-rates#um-students
Repeat a Course?https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/policies-procedures/repeated-course-policy
Take Courses at St. Boniface University?Speak with a General Studies student advisor.
Get my Student ID Card?https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/photo-id
Check and Pay my Tuition fees?https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees
Upgrade my Math Skills?https://umanitoba.ca/extended-education/programs-and-courses/pathways-degree-studies/preparatory-skills
Voluntary Withdrawalhttps://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines
Get my U-Pass?https://umsu.ca/services-and-support/u-pass

Consult a General Studies advisor

Karen Nickerson

Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Karen.Nickerson@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8330

Michelle Kidd

Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Michelle.Kidd@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7154

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011