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COUNSELLOR RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 – 2018
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UNIVERSITY 1 (U1)· Students should consider applying to University 1 (U1) if they
are seeking a flexible first year in which they can balance or blend requirements for one or more programs of interest.
· U1 is also ideal for students who do not meet the higher admission requirements required for Direct Entry admission to a specific faculty, or who are interested in Advanced Entry programs that admit students only after some prior university study (e.g., Nursing, Environmental Design).
· U1 does not add extra time or cost to a degree and serves as year 1 of any 3 or 4 year degree program.
DIRECT ENTRY· Students can apply for Direct Entry admission to specific faculties
(such as Engineering or Business) if they are confident this is to be their program of study, if they meet the specific admission requirements for the program, and if they want to take advantage of program-specific advising and supports.
· Students who apply for Direct Entry admission but do not meet the admission requirements for their chosen program will be automatically admitted to University 1 (provided they still meet the U1 admission requirements)–no second application is required.
FALL 2017 WINTER 2018SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMSDetailed information about our academic programs is available online at umanitoba.ca/admissions/programs. Students should determine whether they want to apply to University 1 or for Direct Entry admission to a specific faculty.
REVIEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSDirect Entry admission requirements are found in the Viewbook on page 22 and online at umanitoba.ca/admissions.
REVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITESStudents should determine if specific high school courses are needed for their program of interest. High school prerequisites can be found on page 22 of the Viewbook or listed by program at umanitoba.ca/firstyear.
FALL PRESENTATIONSContact Student Recruitment to arrange a presentation at your school about the U of M’s programs.
APPLY FOR ADMISSIONApplications for Fall 2018 admission will be available online in October. Students will self-report their anticipated Grade 12 marks when applying and must pay a $100 CDN application fee ($120 CDN for international students).
umanitoba.ca/applynow
EVENING OF EXCELLENCE – OCTOBER 24, 2017Students and parents can attend this fall open house to connect one-on-one with faculty, current students and staff.
umanitoba.ca/eveningofexcellence
BMO FINANCIAL GROUP LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIPSApplications for the BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships, valued at $16,000 ($4,000/year over four years), will be available online in October and must be submitted by Dec. 1.
umanitoba.ca/student/awards
UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
CONDITIONAL OFFERS OF ADMISSION · Students who apply prior to March 1, 2018 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 final admission offers, which are provided after first semester final and second semester interim grades have been assessed.
INDIGENOUS SELF-DECLARATION· As students complete their applications for admission, there is an
opportunity to self-declare as a First Nation, Metis or Inuit student.
· Students who self-declare will receive bi-weekly updates with information about scholarships and bursaries, academic, cultural and social opportunities, jobs and careers, upcoming events, and more.
WINTER 2018JANUARY – APRIL
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MUSIC – JANUARY 15, 2018Applicants will be required to complete auditions and theory assessments in February 2018.
OPEN HOUSE – FEBRUARY 22, 2018Students can experience a day in the life of a university student by attending sample university lectures, faculty presentations, tours, an information fair and more.
umanitoba.ca/openhouse
APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 1, 2018The application deadline for all Direct Entry programs is March 1, 2018.* Students who apply by this deadline will also be considered for general entrance scholarships.
*Note: University 1 will accept late applications until August 1, 2018. However, students are still highly encouraged to apply by March 1, 2018.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPSGeneral entrance scholarships range in value from $1,000–$3,000 and are awarded to students with averages of 85% or higher across a select spectrum of Grade 12-level courses. Students must apply before March 1, 2018 to be eligible.
Visit umanitoba.ca/student/awards or see page 28 in the Viewbook for full details.
GRADE REQUESTSIndividual schools and school divisions will be asked to provide interim grades for all Manitoba high school students who have applied to the University of Manitoba by March 1. Final grades will also be requested in June.
UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOLS· International students finishing their high school education in
Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency depending on their home country and the amount of time they have been studying in Canada.
· Students may qualify for an English language proficiency waiver if they have been studying in Canada for a minimum of three consecutive years at an English language high school (transcripts for the minimum three years of study must be provided), or if they take two 40S-level English courses (such as EAL 40S) and achieve an average grade of 75% across both.
· Students who do not qualify for a waiver will be required to write a test such as TOEFL IBT, CANTest, or IELTS. Our English Language Centre (ELC) also offers an Intensive Academic English Program. For full details, see pages 25 in the Viewbook or visit umanitoba.ca/admissions/international.
SUMMER 2018JANUARY – APRIL MAY – SEPTEMBER
NEXT STEPS PRESENTATIONSRecruitment officers will visit your school to provide information about the next steps of becoming a university student, including how to register for courses and accessing first year course lists. Online resources are also available.
umanitoba.ca/nextsteps
ADMISSION OFFERSStudents who apply by March 1 and have submitted all required documents by the deadlines provided in their Application Portal should expect to be notified of their admission decision sometime in May or June. Most offers of admission must be accepted by June 1.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERSEntrance scholarship offers are typically provided to eligible students in May or June, shortly after admission offers have been made. Students should follow the instructions in their entrance scholarship offer for details on how to accept their scholarship.
CHOWN SCHOLARSHIP SELECTIONSManitoba and Northwestern Ontario high schools can nominate students to receive the Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship, valued at $1,000. Selection packages are typically distributed to counsellors in May and must be returned in late June.
PREPARE FOR REGISTRATIONAdmitted students will register for their first-year university classes in mid-July. Students are encouraged to connect with academic advisors or attend registration workshops throughout the month of June.
umanitoba.ca/firstyear
ORIENTATIONBefore starting classes in September, students attend Orientation and are welcomed to campus with tours, social events, concerts and info about the U of M community. Students can also attend events in the summer.
umanitoba.ca/orientation
UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICESStudents 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.
umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility
ATHLETICS AND RECREATIONAll U of M 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 varsity-level sports at the U of M 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.
gobisons.ca
CAREER PLANNING RESOURCESStudents and counsellors can utilize a wide array of free career planning resources through the U of M. Career Compass is an online resource that maps out specific university degrees, from year 1 through to graduation, outlining required courses, volunteer opportunities and alumni stories along the way. Additional resources focused on job search, cover letters, resumes and more can be found on the Career Services website.
umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices
FIRST YEAR PLANNING AND COURSE LISTSThe First Year Planning Guide provides comprehensive lists of recommended first year courses for all U of M degree programs, as well as any high school prerequisites that might be required for that program. If you have a student interested in a specific university degree, encourage them to utilize this online resource to determine what introductory courses they will be expected to take in their first year of university and what they can do now to prepare.
umanitoba.ca/firstyear
COLLEGESColleges provide facilities and programs to create a community within a community for U of M students. For a nominal fee (usually under $20), students can join one of our four colleges – St. John’s College, St. Paul’s College, St. Andrew’s College, or University College – 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.
umanitoba.ca/colleges
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITYThe U of M is home to a thriving community of more than 2,400 First Nations, Metis and Inuit students. Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge serves as a home away from home for Indigenous students and houses the Indigenous Student Centre where students can meet with Indigenous academic advisors to receive academic, cultural, career and personal advice. Public speaking and mentorship programs give students the confidence and know-how to become leaders in their community, while the Qualico Bridge to Success Program helps new Indigenous students transition from high school to university with summer programming and Indigenous academic labs for introductory classes. Students overcoming social, economic, geographic and academic barriers can also take advantage of our Access Program for academic, financial and tutoring support.
umanitoba.ca/indigenous
STUDENT RESIDENCESStudents interested in living on-campus in one of our three first-year residence buildings should apply online; applications are available in late October 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.
umanitoba.ca/housing
STUDENT RECRUITMENT
General Inquiries 204-474-8806 [email protected]
Director Lisa Kachulak-Babey 204-474-8805 [email protected]
Lead Student Recruitment Officer
Kerri Gregoire 204-474-8929 [email protected]
Student Recruitment Officers
Jillayne Bohlen 204-474-9103 [email protected]
Verna Kroeker 204-474-6472 [email protected]
Lyndsay Lambert 204-509-4155 [email protected]
Sujitra Supachokjaroensin 204-480-1243 [email protected]
Lead Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer
Desiree Morrisseau 204-474-6398 [email protected]
Indigenous Recruitment Officers
Marla Robson 204-474-9983 [email protected]
Nicole Stonyk 204-474-7144 [email protected]
Events and Campus Tours Kyle Lougheed 204-474-8806 [email protected]
Communications Nigel Repas 204-474-8925 [email protected]
ADMISSIONS
General Inquiries 204-474-8808 [email protected]
Application Help 204-474-8808 [email protected]
Director Erin Stone 204-474-8815 [email protected]
Direct Entry Admissions Officer
Lisa Brown (on leave until Oct. 2018) 204-474-8813 [email protected]
Applicant Services & Grade Submission
Gareth O’Brien 204-474-7890 [email protected]
Application Support Shianne Uschold 204-474-8812 [email protected]
FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS
General Inquiries 204-474-9534 [email protected]
Director Jane Lastra 204-474-9532 [email protected]
Awards Selection Coordinator
Lesli Lucas-Aseltine 204-474-9533 [email protected]
We’re here to help! Visit our counsellor website at umanitoba.ca/counsellors for additional resources on Advance Placement, International Baccalaureate and dual-credit course work, tips for working with international applicants, quick links to important information for your students and our Counsellor FAQ. For specific inquiries, please contact the appropriate member of our team by phone or email.
Toll Free (in North America): 1-800-432-1960 (ext. 8808)
Fax (Admissions/Recruitment): 204-474-7554 Fax (Financial Aid & Awards): 204-474-7543
Mailing Address:65 Chancellor’s Circle 424 University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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