UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Some FAQ's regarding studying in UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA...... 

1. When I submit an application, how long will it be before I am notified? 
2. Do I need to send in my high school transcript with my application?
3. What is a Letter of Permission and why do I need it?
4. How do I apply for a transfer of credit(s) from my previous University and/or College?
5. If I have a previous degree, can I use some of those classes toward credit in a subsequent degree?
6. How do I apply for credit from AP/IB courses?
7. Is there a "shelf life" for transfer credits?
8. Does the U of M recognize the GED (Graduation Equivalency Diploma)?
9. Can I still apply to the U of M if I am on suspension or probation at another institution?
10. If I graduated from high school when graduation requirements were different (ex: 20 credits), do I still qualify as a high school graduate?
11. Can I use credit from the Pharmacy Technician course at Winnipeg Technical College to apply to Pharmacy at the
U of M?
12. How long does the U of M keep documents after someone applies? 
13. What if I apply, then decide not to come to the U of M?
14. When can a student simply reactivate their student number?
15. When do I have to pay all my tuition fees? 
16. What is considered full time and part time studies?
17. How much study is involved in university? Can I work and go to school?

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For answers to many of your first year university questions, please review University 1 or submit your question for a direct reponse at www.umanitoba.ca/ask

*  When I submit an application, how long will it be before I am notified?
Turn-around time varies depending upon when a student submits their application and if we receive all necessary documentation. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for notification. If after 4-6 weeks you still haven't received any confirmation, please contact Admissions.

Current High School Students & Notification based on application date:
Dec. 1 (Advanced Early Admission): Mid-January
Feb. 1 (Early Admission): Late April to Mid-May
June 1: Several Weeks
After the deadline (early July): 2-3 Weeks*

*If a student submits all documentation with the application, it may take up to 2 weeks before the application is processed. Without all documentation, students cannot receive acceptance and notification will be delayed.

* Do I need to send in my high school transcript with my application?
Students over 21/Mature students, are not required to submit their high school transcript although it is highly recommended if for students who have taken any science or math courses in high school.
Transfer students are not required to submit a high school transcript if they have over 24 credit hours of university course work. All transfer students without a minimum of 24 credit hours are required to submit a high school transcript.
Canadian/International high school students, must request and submit their own original high school transcript with their application form.
For Manitoba/NW Ontario high school students, the U of M will request and automatically receive transcripts from their high school, if they apply BEFORE MARCH 1. Any students who submit applications after this date must contact their schools and arrange for transcripts to be sent to us. We will not request transcripts under any other circumstance.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documentation accompanies their application. Remember we require original transcripts.

* What is a Letter of Permission and why do I need it?
Letters of Permission are provided to a student by their home institution when they wish to come to the University of Manitoba as a visiting student (see student types).
If a student would like to take courses at the U of M for credit toward their degree program at their home institution, they apply to the U of M as a visiting student. Those credits are then transferred to their home institution when the course is completed. This process allows them to remain students at their home institution without transferring here, and then having to transfer back (re-apply) to their home institution.
Initial Letters of Permission are brought to the Admissions Office, and subsequent letters may be brought here or to the appropriate faculty or school.

* How do I apply for a transfer of credit(s) from my previous University and/or College?
When a student applies to the U of M, submits transcripts from another institution, AND is accepted, the transfer credit evaluation process automatically begins.
Usually the last 2 years of university/college coursework (or the last 60 credit hours) are accepted for transfer credit (provided the courses are equivalent). In some faculties, a student has no choice of which credits will be transferred and which will not (i.e. Arts).
Transfer credit evaluations may take several weeks to process. Please ensure all your documents, including your application are submitted early.

*Please note the only exception are students enrolled in Continuing Education. The Continuing Education Division does not accept transfer credit unless the student specifically requests a transfer of credit evaluation be done on their transcripts.

* If I have a previous degree, can I use some of those classes toward credit in a subsequent degree?
Many faculties stipulate that credits from previous degrees or classes will not be
transferable after a period of 10 years. Until that point, students may speak with the appropriate Admissions Officer or Student Advisor about possible credit transfers.

* How do I apply for credit from AP/IB courses?
If a student has taken Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses, they can apply to have some of those courses used as university credit. Please review the AP/IB section of this website to access information documents that outline which AP/IB courses will be assessed for credit, the minimum grade required to apply for credit, and the U of M courses they will receive that credit for.
Presently no actual grade is given for AP/IB work, however the student receives transfer credit course and hours for AP/IB courses.
*Please note that when a student submits their form for AP/IB credit, they must include their official AP or IB result.

The minimum grade for AP credit is 4.
The minimum grade for IB credit is 5.

* Is there a "shelf life" for transfer credits?
Many times, yes. For example, the Faculty of Arts has a 10-year "life" of granting credit for work done outside the U of M. Social Work has a 6-year "life span" for Social Work credits completed within or outside the U of M. Many Science departments have a 5-year "shelf life", while others have no "shelf life". A department can have a "shelf life" definition, but a faculty can have a separate one for their own students.

* Does the U of M recognize the GED (Graduation Equivalency Diploma)?
No, unfortunately, the University of Manitoba does not recognize the GED.

* Can I still apply to the U of M if I am on suspension or probation at another institution?
Yes, a student can apply to the U of M if they are on suspension or probation. They can only apply to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, with some
exceptions.

Faculty of Arts:
Probation: A student can apply.
Suspension: A student must wait one full academic year from the date of their suspension before applying.

Faculty of Science:
Probation: A student must have a letter from their previous institution stating that they are eligible to continue.
Suspension: A student must wait one full academic year, and have a letter from their institution.

*Please note that a student on academic probation or suspension will not be able to apply to other faculties as they will not be deemed competitive enough.

* If I graduated from high school when graduation requirements were different (ex: 20 credits), do I still qualify as a high school graduate?
Yes. If a student meets the graduation requirements set out by the government at
the time they graduate, then they qualify.
There is no difference between the previous Manitoba 300-level course and a 40S course. They are basically the same thing, though some 40S courses are ones formally labeled 305 or 302.
Manitoba students will still need to have completed at least 3 300-level courses under the previous curriculum; the list of approved courses is still the same.

* Can I use credit from the Pharmacy Technician course at Winnipeg Technical College to apply to Pharmacy at the U of M? Will my credits transfer?
No. The Pharmacy Tech course at Winnipeg Technical College is a totally unrelated course and credits will not transfer. Any student applying to this program will have to apply and qualify as a regular pharmacy applicant.

* What is the U of M Downtown and what services do they provide?
The U of M Downtown works in conjunction with Continuing Education. They carry
brochures and information on all of Continuing Education's programs, as well as
Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars, and Registration Guides.
Unfortunately, they do not carry application forms, but will accept applications for Continuing Education. Since the University of Manitoba Admissions Office processes all applications forms, it is easiest to submit an application directly to the Admissions Office.
Please contact Continuing Education-Downtown at
(204) 982-4220.

* How long does the U of M keep documents after someone applies?
Once a student applies and is admitted to the University of Manitoba, their documents are kept in their file and are considered active for the duration of their registration at the U of M.

One year AFTER their LAST REGISTRATION, their file is considered inactive and will be kept in the Student Records Office.
Four years AFTER their LAST REGISTRATION (three years from date of inactive status), their files will be destroyed.
*Please note that once a student has been admitted their files will be moved to the Student Records Office in the late fall of the year of their admission.
Student who have taken courses at the U of M more than 20 years ago, may have their files archived. Please consult Student Records to determine the status of a file.

* What if I apply, then decide not to come to the U of M?
Once a student applies and is accepted for regular admission to University 1 or Continuing Education starting in September, the acceptance is active for one year (8 months). If the student has not registered for courses within that 8 months, their file will be in-activated and the student must re-apply for admission and submit another application fee.
Therefore, if a student applies, then decides not to attend the U of M until the following year, their documents will still be on file and they will simply need to fill out and application form again, with the application fee.
If they last applied more than one year ago, they will have to re-submit all of the required documentation.

* When can a student simply reactivate their student number?
If someone was a student at the U of M in the past and has been out of school for less than 2 years, they can contact their faculty to see if a reactivation of their student number will be allowed. If the faculty consents to simply reactivate their student number, the student will only need to register for classes. If a student has been out of a program too long, the faculty may require that the student re-apply.

*Please note, that once a student graduates from the U of M, they must re-apply for any faculty or program.

* When do I have to pay all my tuition fees?
Tuition fees are usually due within the first week of classes. During regular session you are able to pay your tuition fees in two installments (September & January). 

* What is considered full time and part time studies?
Full time studies and part-time studies may differ between faculties. Generally speaking, full time studies are usually 3-5 full courses or 18-30 credit hours. Part-time studies are less than 3 full courses or 3-18 credit hours. However, please consult the faculty of your interest, or Financial Aids and Awards Office to verify the course load for your program area.

* How much study is involved in university? Can I work and go to school?
University is different from high school and success will depend on how students manage their time with their studies, work, extra curricular activities and social life.
Yes, most university students work part-time while they attend classes, but they also learn to make time to keep up to date with their studies. There is a lot of reading in university and the courses move through material quickly. Students learn quickly that if they fall behind in their readings it becomes difficult to catch up. Therefore if a student also decides to work they should make sure they have enough time for their academic success.

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