Plant Biotechnology, B.Sc. - Agriculture

Overview/Entrance Requirements

The B.Sc. (Agriculture) is a professional program which prepares graduates for careers in the public and private sectors related to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Graduates are prepared to enter directly into a related graduate studies program.

The Plant Biotechnology Program will provide an integrated and comprehensive study of genetic, physiological and pathological factors and modern technological processes associated with the sciences of plant improvement, production, protection, and utilization. The program will provide an understanding of the biological principles that determine the heredity, growth, and responses of plants and plant pathogens to cultural and environmental factors. All students are required to take the following B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree core requirements and the respective program core courses.

Degree Requirements

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
B.Sc. Agriculture Degree Core
ABIZ 1000	Introduction to Agribusiness Management	3
ABIZ 2510	Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing	3
AGEC 2370/BIOL 2300	Principles of Ecology	3
AGRI 1600	Introduction to Agrifood Systems	3
AGRI 2030	Technical Communications	3
AGRI 2400	Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences	3
AGRI 4100	Current Issues in Agricultural Systems	3
ANSC 2500	Animal Production	3
BIOL 1020	Biology 1: Principles and Themes	3
BIOL 1030	Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions	3
CHEM 1100	Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics	3
CHEM 1130	Introduction to Organic Chemistry ¹	3
or CHEM 1110	Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties
ECON 1010	Introduction to Microeconomic Principles	3
HNSC 1200	Food: Facts and Fallacies	3
or HNSC 1210	Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles
One of the following: ²		3
MATH 1210	Techniques of Classical and Linear Algebra
MATH 1300	Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1500	Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1510	Applied Calculus 1
MATH 1524	Mathematics for Management and Social Sciences
PLNT 2500	Crop Production	3
PLNT 2520	Genetics	3
or BIOL 2500	Genetics 1
SOIL 3600	Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment	3
Plant Biotechnology Core
BIOL 2242	The Flowering Plants	3
BIOL 2520	Cell Biology	3
CHEM/MBIO 2730	Elements of Biochemistry 1 ³	3
CHEM 2740	Introduction to the Biochemistry Laboratory ⁴	3
CHEM/MBIO 2750	Elements of Biochemistry 2 ⁵	3
MBIO 1010	Microbiology I	3
PLNT 2530	Plant Biotechnology	3
PLNT/BIOL 3400	Plant Physiology	3
Restricted Electives
6 credit hours from Group 1		6
15 credit hours from Group 2		15
Free Electives
21 credit hours ⁶		21
Total Hours		120

Students can hold CHEM 2100 (Organic Chemistry 1: Foundations of Organic Chemistry) in place of CHEM 1130 (Introduction to Organic Chemistry).

Students are recommended to take one of the MATH courses listed in the program requirements above however may also use either MATH 1220 or MATH 1230 to meet the requirement.

Students may use the former MATH 1520 to meet the MATH course requirement.

Under required courses, students can use either CHEM 2700/MBIO 2700 (Biochemistry 1: Biomolecules and an Introduction to Metabolic Energy) in place of CHEM 2730/MBIO 2730 (Elements of Biochemistry 1).

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Under required courses, student can use CHEM 2720 (Principles and Practices of the Modern Biochemistry Laboratory) in place of CHEM 2740 (Introduction to the Biochemistry Laboratory).

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Under required courses, students can use CHEM 2710/MBIO 2710 (Biochemistry 2: Catabolism, Synthesis, and Information Pathway) in place of CHEM 2750/MBIO 2750 (Elements of Biochemistry 2).

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Students can apply for the Cooperative Education Program. Two work terms are required to graduate with Co-op designation. Co-op courses (3 credit hours each) are used towards free electives.

Restricted Electives

Group 1

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
ANSC/PLNT 4410	Grassland Agriculture: Plant, Animal and Environment	3
ENTM 3170	Crop Protection Entomology	3
PLNT 2510	Fundamentals of Horticulture	3
PLNT 3540	Weed Science	3

Group 2

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
PLNT 3520	Principles of Plant Improvement	3
PLNT 3570	Fundamentals of Plant Pathology	3
PLNT 4310	Introductory Plant Genomics	3
PLNT 4330	Intermediate Plant Genetics	3
PLNT 4550	Developmental Plant Biology	3
PLNT 4570	Research Methods in Plant Pathology	3
PLNT 4580	Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions	3
PLNT 4590	Physiology of Crop Plants	3
PLNT 4610	Bioinformatics	3

Progression Plan

Suggested Plant Biotechnology Program Progression

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1		Hours
ABIZ 1000	Introduction to Agribusiness Management	3
AGRI 1600	Introduction to Agrifood Systems	3
BIOL 1020	Biology 1: Principles and Themes	3
BIOL 1030	Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions	3
CHEM 1100	Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics	3
CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1130	Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties or Introduction to Organic Chemistry	3
ECON 1010	Introduction to Microeconomic Principles	3
HNSC 1200 or HNSC 1210	Food: Facts and Fallacies or Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles	3
One of the following:		3
MATH 1210	Techniques of Classical and Linear Algebra
MATH 1300	Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1500	Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1510	Applied Calculus 1
MATH 1520
Free Elective		3
	Hours	30
Year 2
AGRI 2030	Technical Communications	3
AGRI 2400	Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences	3
BIOL 2242	The Flowering Plants	3
BIOL 2520	Cell Biology	3
CHEM/MBIO 2730	Elements of Biochemistry 1	3
CHEM 2740	Introduction to the Biochemistry Laboratory	3
CHEM/MBIO 2750	Elements of Biochemistry 2	3
PLNT 2520/BIOL 2500	Genetics	3
PLNT 2530	Plant Biotechnology	3
Free Electives		3
	Hours	30
Year 3
ABIZ 2510	Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing	3
AGEC 2370/BIOL 2300	Principles of Ecology	3
PLNT/BIOL 3400	Plant Physiology	3
SOIL 3600	Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment	3
MBIO 1010	Microbiology I	3
PLNT 2500	Crop Production	3
Restricted / Free Electives / Co-op		12
	Hours	30
Year 4
ANSC 2500	Animal Production	3
AGRI 4100	Current Issues in Agricultural Systems	3
Restricted / Free Electives / Co-op		24
	Hours	30
	Total Hours	120

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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Degree Programs
Admission Requirements for the Diploma Program
Admission Requirements for the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP)
Academic Regulations for all Degree Programs
Academic Regulations for Diploma Program

Faculty Academic Regulations

Admission Requirements

The following is a summary of the admission requirements for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Degree and Diploma Programs. Equivalent academic courses completed at recognized universities elsewhere will be considered. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in an applicant information bulletin.

Admission Requirements for Degree Programs

Students can enter the four-year degree programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in two ways:

Direct Entry from high school
Advanced Entry - A minimum 24 credit hours of university-level coursework with a minimum adjusted GPA of 2.0.

Each entry path has specific course and credit requirements that you must meet to be considered for admission.

Review the details outlined here to ensure your high school courses and credit hours match the requirements for the entry path and the program you’re interested in pursuing.

Direct Entry (ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS)

Direct Entry
General Admission Requirements	Category Requirements
MB High School Graduation	A minimum 70% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
(5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U)	1. An English 40S course 2. Applied or Pre-Calculus Math 40S 3. Academic 40S 4. Academic 40S

Advanced Entry

B.Sc. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agroecology, Food Science and Human Nutritional Sciences - A minimum of 24 credit hours of University-level coursework with a minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.0.

Please note: If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, an adjusted grade point average higher than the minimum may be required.

For full details regarding admissions requirements, application deadlines and to apply, please consult the University of Manitoba Admissions page.

High School Requirements for prerequisites in required degree courses:

Advanced Entry
Program	English 40S	Math 40S - Pre-Calculus	Math 40S - Applied	Biology 40S	Chemistry 40S	Physics 40S
B.Sc. Agribusiness	60%	60%		recommended but not required
B.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy, Animal Systems, Plant Biotechnology)	60%	60% or	70%	50%	50%
B.Sc. Agroecology	60%	50% or	50%	50%	50%
B.Sc. Food Science	60%	60%		50%	50%
B.Sc. Human Nutritional Sciences	60%	50% or	50%	Required for students taking BIOL 1020	50%
Pre-Veterinary Studies	60%	60% or	70%	50%	50%	50%

Transfers of Credit

Students may be able to use transfer credits towards their individual degree programs and should consult Student Services to determine applicable courses. More information about transferring credits can be found on the Transfer Credit webpage.

Admission Requirements for the Diploma Program

Direct Entry

The Direct Entry option is for students who have graduated from high school and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Applicants must meet the admission requirements as listed in the Direct Entry Application Information Bulletin. Applicants who would otherwise fall under the Direct or Advanced Entry Category but who do not meet the academic requirements may apply under the Individual Consideration Category.

Direct Entry requires a minimum 60% average over the following:

English 40S
Mathematics 40S or 45S
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science 40S

If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, an academic average higher than the minimum may be required for admission. The equivalent level of studies from other Canadian provinces or other countries will be accepted.

Advanced Entry

The Advanced Entry option is for applicants who have completed one year or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution. Applicants in this category must have fulfilled all eligibility requirements as described below.

Applicants must:

Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours from a recognized university or college.
Achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher (see Calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)).

If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, a CGPA higher than the minimum may be required for admission.

Individual Consideration Category – Agriculture Diploma

This category is for students whose academic records may not be competitive in the selection process. Such students may apply for Individual Consideration only if they meet the criteria for Individual Consideration as described below. Only a limited number of applicants may be admitted under the Individual Consideration Category. Meeting the eligibility requirements of this category is not a guarantee of admission.

Applicants would be eligible for Individual Consideration if they are considered by the Diploma Selection Committee because they either:

have academic records that are not a true reflection of their academic and intellectual merit because of their exceptional life circumstances (exceptional circumstances include physical, societal, educational, economic, medical, geographical and other obstacles encountered by the applicant),

display skills and attributes in any or all personal, work, or community activities which indicate that they can make a significant contribution to the Agriculture Diploma Program or can make a significant contribution to Manitoba’s agri-food industry and/or rural and northern Indigenous communities.

Students who apply for Individual Consideration must submit the following documents:

a typed personal statement not to exceed 800 words which includes the specific reasons why their application merits consideration within the Special Consideration Category.
a typed personal resume.
three Letters of Recommendation.

Those candidates who are applying on the basis of exceptional circumstances must submit supporting documentation to verify their exceptional circumstances (for example, if a student is applying on the basis of exceptional medical circumstances, the student must submit official supporting documentation from a qualified medical professional.)

The Diploma Selection Committee composed of the Director, an Academic Advisor and one Instructor, will review the application and supporting documentation. All candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and may be administered an academic skills test. Criteria used when evaluating Individual Consideration applicants include the applicant’s maturity, scholastic ability, agricultural experience, motivation, leadership, and/or demonstrated initiative relevant to an agricultural career. Up to 10% of admission spaces are available to Individual Consideration Candidates recommended by the Diploma Selection Committee.

Transfer of Credit

Courses taken within the degree program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences as well as outside the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences or outside of the University of Manitoba may also qualify for credit towards the diploma if the course content and the student’s performance are deemed appropriate by the department concerned.

Admission Requirements for the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP)

*Admission suspended*

Individuals interested in the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program must meet the following Admission requirements:

Have a degree in agriculture from another country
Be a permanent resident or Canadian Citizen
Have met the English Language Proficiency Requirements
Have a valid driver's license
Have a letter from the Manitoba Institute of Agrologist (MIA) indicating their application for registration has been accepted.

Academic Regulations for all Degree Programs

The provisions of the, General Academic Regulations, and the, University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to specific degree programs.

Degree GPA (DGPA)

A student's Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) will be determined from the number of effective courses completed at each point of assessment. The effective courses consist of all courses applicable to the degree program, including repeated, extra and failed course attempts.

Scholastic Requirements

A minimum passing grade of “D” in prescribed courses is required of all students in the faculty. A higher grade may be required for prerequisite purposes.

Elective courses in which passing grades were not obtained need not be repeated however if taken after admitted to the degree program will count towards the DGPA.

In order to graduate, students must obtain a minimum DGPA of 2.0 calculated over a minimum of 120 credit hours before graduation.

Course Load Limits

A normal “course load” is 30 credit hours during the regular session, with 15 credit hours normally taken in each academic term. A student may attempt a maximum of 39 credit hours during the regular session, with no more than 21 credit hours in an academic term, provided the student is in a good academic standing and has completed at least 24 credit hours in the previous regular session.

Course Availability

All courses listed in this Calendar are not offered every year. The course(s) offered for the current academic terms are published in the Aurora Class Schedule.

Prerequisite and Corequisite Definitions

The Registrar’s Office defines prerequisite and corequisite courses.

Dean’s Honour Roll

Students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of study in either the Fall or Winter terms and who achieved a Term GPA of 3.50 or higher will be placed on the Dean’s Honour Roll. Graduating students who achieved Dean’s Honour Roll status in the previous term but complete less than 12 credit hours in their final term with a Term GPA of 3.5 or greater, will be eligible to remain on the Dean’s Honour Roll.

Graduation With Distinction

Degrees with distinction will be awarded to students who have achieved a minimum DGPA of 3.75 upon graduation.

Repeating Courses

Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.

Please refer to the University of Manitoba's Repeated Course Policy in the University Policies and Procedures.

Academic Assessment Standards

All Agricultural and Food Sciences’ students admitted Fall 2019 and onwards are assessed using the following regulations. Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 will be assessed using the old model (each year in May).

Academic Assessment Standards – effective Fall 2019

Formal academic assessments are performed following each term of registration for all Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences students who have completed 3 or more credit hours.

Minimum Met

Students must achieve a DGPA of 2.0 at each point of assessment in order to fulfil the minimum requirements from the Faculty.

Students who do not have a minimum DGPA of 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning or Probation or Suspension based on the following conditions:

Academic Warning

When a student’s DGPA drops below a 2.0 for the first time they will be placed on Academic Warning. Once placed on Academic Warning, the student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term. A student can only be placed on Academic Warning once while in the program.

Probation

When on Academic Warning, if a student obtains a TGPA below a 2.0 on their next assessment then they are placed on Probation. The student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term.

If a student has been on Academic Warning or Probation previously, and then achieved a Satisfactory assessment, has a DGPA below 2.0 and then obtains a TGPA below 2.0 they are automatically placed on Probation from Satisfactory.

Satisfactory

Once on Academic Warning or Probation a student needs to obtain a TGPA of 2.0 or higher for the next assessment to be Satisfactory. Students who are assessed as Satisfactory are able to register without restrictions.

Suspension

If on Probation, a student has a TGPA below 2.0 on their next assessment, they are placed on Suspension. The notation “Academic Suspension for 1 Year” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. After remaining out of the Faculty for one calendar year, the student may attempt reinstatement.

Maximum Attempts

A maximum of 150 credits hours may be attempted to obtain the 120 credit hours required to graduate. This means that a student cannot accumulate extra courses, repeats (e.g. retake a course to obtain a higher grade) and/or fails which result in more than 30 credit hours over the duration of their program.

Suspension (All Attempts Used)

Where it is mathematically impossible for a student to complete the degree within the maximum 150 credit hours (i.e. has exceeded 30 credit hours of attempts, as described above), the student is suspended and after remaining out of the Faculty for one calendar year, may attempt reinstatement.

Appeals

Appeals of academic assessments must be submitted to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences within 10 working days of the date of notification of action sent to the student.

Reinstatement Policy

After remaining out of the Faculty for one academic year on suspension, a student can attempt reinstatement by completing a minimum of 9 credit hours in one term with no grade less than D and a term grade point average of at least 2.0. Upon success, the student will start their program afresh, with previous grades of 'C' or better applicable to the program, as well as the courses attempted for reinstatement. Terminal courses with passing grades of D may continue to be used towards the degree, upon request to the Associate Dean (Academic) and only under the condition the DGPA remains above a 2.0. A student who does not meet the requirements as listed above will be required to withdraw from the Faculty.

A student who has been reinstated once will not be permitted to attempt reinstatement again; the student will be required to withdraw from the program.

Time Limits and Lapse of Credit

The normal maximum time allowed for the completion of the Agriculture degree programs is ten years from the date of first registration. A candidate for a degree will not normally be permitted to count toward that degree any courses taken more than ten year prior to the date of awarding the degree.

Students registered in the HNS Second Degree program will be exempted from the ten-year time limit only for science-based courses (subject areas of CHEM, BIOL and STAT) taken at the U of M or if they have previously been granted equivalences by the University of Manitoba transfer credit process. They will be permitted to use the science courses they already have credit for towards their program.

Re-registration of Returning Degree Students

All degree students who were previously admitted to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences who have not been in attendance for one or more years must re-register through the Dean’s Office. Students returning to the faculty will be subject to compliance with the current program requirements.

Residence Requirements for Degree Programs

The residence requirements for the degrees offered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, can be found in, General Academic Regulations.

Supplemental Exams

A student registered in an undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences may apply to write a supplemental exam for a Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences course under the following conditions:

Student must be within 3 terms (summer, fall, winter/ fall, winter, summer / winter, summer, fall) of their anticipated graduation date.
Student must have written the final exam and obtained a final grade of F in the course (incomplete grades are not accepted).
It must be mathematically possible to obtain the passing grade required for the course and graduation.
It must be mathematically possible for a student writing a supplemental exam to end the term assessed in good standing or eligible to graduate (i.e. have a DGPA above 2.0 or is possible to achieve a TGPA above 2.0 to be considered satisfactory, if previously assessed on probation or academic warning).
It must be clearly demonstrated that failing the course will impact the student’s ability to graduate.
No prior supplemental exams have been written while registered in a degree program in Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

A student is only permitted one supplemental exam (if conditions are met) during their degree program in the Faculty. Students may be approved a supplemental exam for a course offered through another Faculty, if that Faculty offers supplemental exam privileges. A student would be required to meet the regulations of both Faculty’s to write a supplemental exam.

Note: Supplemental Exams in Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences courses that are cross-listed with other Faculties courses will only be permitted under conditions that both Faculties allow supplemental exam privileges.

Students must contact the FAFS Student Services Office to request an application form within 5 business days after the term’s final grade deadline (or within 2 business days if grades are posted after the final grade deadline).

Students approved must pay the associated fee to the Registrar’s Office before they may write a supplemental exam. When supplemental exams are written, the new exam grade will replace the original final exam grade and will be used to re-calculate the final grade in the course.

The supplemental exam shall be considered as a replacement for the final exam only, not for term work.

A comment on the transcript will appear indicating that a student wrote a supplemental exam.

University Written English and Mathematics Requirements

All students are required to complete a university Written English and Mathematics requirement within the first 60 credit hours of their program. This requirement is described in, General Academic Regulations.

The Human Nutritional Sciences written (W) and mathematics (M) requirements are satisfied by required courses HNSC 2000 and AGRI 2400 or STAT 2000. HNSC 2000 will be available to students upon admission to the Human Nutritional Sciences program.

For the degree programs Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agroecology, and Food Science the written (W) requirement can be met by AGRI 2030, or by ENGL 1200, or ENGL 1300. (Note: AGRI 2030, Technical Communications cannot be taken in University 1). The mathematics (M) requirement is satisfied by the required AGRI 2400 or any MATH and STAT courses, as required by the programs.

Transfer of Credit

See Admissions and General Academic Regulations.

Academic Regulations for Diploma Program

Requirements for Graduation

To qualify for the Diploma in Agriculture a student must have attained a DGPA of at least 2.0 with a minimum grade of “D” in courses over a minimum of 93 credit hours including all those on the prescribed list to a maximum of 105 credit hours. Elective courses in which failures were obtained may be substituted for and need not be repeated, except to help meet the requirements of the scholastic standards described previously.

Part-Time vs. Full-Time Status for Students

A student is considered to be equivalent to full-time if at least 60 per cent of the normal full-time course load is attempted in the academic term or session.

Scholastic Standards

A minimum passing grade of “D” in prescribed courses is required of all students in the Diploma in Agriculture. A higher grade may be required for prerequisite purposes.

Degree GPA

A student's Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) will be determined from the number of effective courses completed at each point of assessment. The effective courses consist of all courses applicable to their program, including repeated, extra and failed course attempts.

Repeating Courses

A student may repeat any course for the purpose of attaining a better grade. All attempts will be used in the DGPA calculations.

Academic Assessment Standards

Formal academic assessments are performed following each term of registration for all Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences students who have completed 3 or more credit hours.

Minimum Met

Students must achieve a DGPA of 2.0 at each point of assessment in order have fulfilled the minimum requirements from the Faculty.

Students who do not have a minimum DGPA of 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning or Probation or Suspension based on the following conditions:

Academic Warning

Probation

If a student has been on Academic Warning or Probation previously, and then achieved a Satisfactory assessment, has DGPA a below 2.0 and then obtains a TGPA below 2.0 they are automatically placed on Probation from Satisfactory.

Satisfactory

Once on Academic Warning or Probation a student needs to obtain a TGPA of 2.0 or higher for the next assessment to be Satisfactory. Students who are assessed as satisfactory are able to register without restrictions.

Suspension

If on Probation, a student has a TGPA below a 2.0 on their next assessment then they are placed on Suspension. The notation “Academic Suspension” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. After remaining out of the Faculty/School for one academic term, a student may attempt reinstatement.

Reinstatement Policy

After remaining out of the School of Agriculture for one academic term (excluding summer term) on suspension, a student can attempt reinstatement by completing a minimum of 12 credit hours in one term with no grade less than D and a term grade point average of at least 2.0. Upon success, the student will start their program afresh, with previous grades of 'C' or better applicable to the program, as well as the courses attempted for reinstatement. Terminal courses with passing grades of D may continue to be used towards the diploma, upon request to the Associate Dean (Academic) and only under the condition the DGPA remains above a 2.0. A student who does not meet the
requirements as listed above will be required to withdraw from the Diploma in Agriculture Program.

A student who has been reinstated once will not be permitted to attempt reinstatement again; the student will be required to withdraw from the Diploma in Agriculture program.

Appeals

Appeals of academic assessments must be submitted to the Director of the School of Agriculture within 10 working days of the date of notification of action sent to the student.

Supplemental Exams

Any student in good academic standing for the current term (i.e., not on probation or suspension or academic warning) is eligible to write a supplemental exam. Only one supplemental exam (in a diploma level course offered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences) will be permitted during their program and only in a course in which a “D” or “F” was received. The student must have written the final exam. The supplemental exam shall be considered as a replacement for the final exam only, not for term work. Accordingly, students who are granted incomplete or deferred status may not be eligible. When supplemental exams are written, the mark will replace the final exam grade and will be used to re-calculate the final grade in the course.

Time Limits and Lapse of Credit

The normal maximum time allowed for the completion of the Agriculture Diploma is five years from the date of first registration. A candidate for a Diploma in Agriculture will not be permitted to count toward that diploma any courses taken more than five years prior to the date of awarding the diploma.

Students who desire an exemption from this maximum must apply, in writing, to the Director.

Dean’s Honour Roll

Students who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of study in either the Fall or Winter term and who have achieved a Term GPA of 3.5 or higher will be placed on the Dean's Honour Roll. Graduating students who achieved Dean's Honour Roll status in their final term with a Term GPA of 3.5 or greater, will be eligible to remain on the Dean's Honour Roll.

Graduation with Distinction

The Diploma in Agriculture with Distinction will be awarded to Diploma students who obtain a DGPA of 3.75 or better with 75 per cent of the courses taken within the Diploma in Agriculture.

On This Page

Introduction
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Course Identification
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Academic Evaluation
Academic Integrity
Appeals of Grades
Attendance and Withdrawal
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
Final Examinations
Hold Status
Graduation and Convocation
Personal Information

Introduction

This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.

Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.

Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements

Residence Requirements For Graduation

Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”

Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.

University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students

All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.

Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.

Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.

Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.

See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.

Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement

All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.

Approved English and Mathematics Courses

A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).

Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.

Written English Courses

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
AGRI 2030	Technical Communications	3
ANTH 1520		3
ANTH 2020	Relatedness in a Globalizing World	3
ANTH 3330		3
ARTS 1110	Introduction to University	3
ASIA 1420	Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B)	3
ASIA 1430	Asian Civilization from 1500 (B)	3
CATH 1190	Introduction to Catholic Studies	3
CATH 2010	Literature and Catholic Culture 1	3
CATH 2020	Literature and Catholic Culture 2	3
CLAS 2612	Greek Literature in Translation	3
CLAS 2622	Latin Literature in Translation	3
ENGL 0930	English Composition	3
ENGL 0940	Writing About Literature	3
ENGL 1XXX	All English courses at the 1000 level
ENGL 2XXX	All English courses at the 2000 level
ENGL 3XXX	All English courses at the 3000 level
ENGL 4XXX	All English courses at the 4000 level
ENVR 2810	Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research	3
FAAH 2930	Writing about Art	3
FILM 2280	Film and Literature	6
FORS 2000	Introductory Forensic Science	3
GEOG 2900	Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A)	3
GEOL 3130	Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences	3
GMGT 1010	Business and Society	3
GMGT 2010	Business Communications	3
GPE 2700	Perspectives on Global Political Economy	3
GRMN 1300	Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 1310	Love in German Culture in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 2120	Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C)	3
GRMN 2130	Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C)	3
GRMN 2500	Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 2510	German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C)	3
GRMN 2520	Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C)	3
GRMN 2530	My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3262	Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3270	Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C)	3
GRMN 3282	Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3390	German Representations of War (C)	3
GRMN 3510	Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3530	Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C)	3
HIST 1XXX	All History courses at 1000 level
HIST 2XXX	All History courses at 2000 level
HNSC 2000	Research Methods and Presentation	3
HYGN 1340	Communications	2
INDG 2020	The Métis in Canada	3
INDG 2110	Introduction to Indigenous Community Development	3
INDG 2530	Introduction to Indigenous Theory	3
KPER 2120	Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management	3
LABR 1260	Working for a Living	3
LABR 1290	Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada	3
LABR 2200	Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C)	3
LABR 2300	Workers, Employers and the State	3
LABR 4510	Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar	3
LAW 1540	Legal Methods	5
LAW 2650	Introduction to Advocacy	3
LING 2740	Interpretation Theory	3
PHIL 2612	A Philosophical History of Science	3
PHIL 2614	Philosophy of Science	3
PHIL 2790	Moral Philosophy	6
PHIL 3220	Feminist Philosophy	3
POL 1900	Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland	3
POL 2600	Polish Culture until 1918	3
POL 2610	Polish Culture 1918 to the Present	3
POL 2660	Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture	3
POLS 1502	Introduction to Political Studies	3
PSYC 2500	Elements of Ethology	3
PSYC 3380	Nature, Nurture and Behaviour	3
PSYC 4520	Honours Research Seminar	6
RLGN 1440	Evil in World Religions	3
RLGN 2032	Introduction to the Study of Religion	3
RLGN 2036	Introduction to Christianity	3
RLGN 2052	Conservative Christianity in the United States	3
RLGN 2112	Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World	3
RLGN 2116	Cognitive Science and Religion	3
RLGN 2140	Introduction to Judaism	3
RLGN 2160	Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament")	3
RLGN 2162	Great Jewish Books	3
RLGN 2170	Introduction to the New Testament	3
RLGN 2222	The Supernatural in Popular Culture	3
RLGN 2590	Religion and Social Issues	3
RLGN 2770	Contemporary Judaism	3
RLGN 3102	Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship	3
RLGN 3280	Hasidism	3
RUSN 1400	Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation	3
RUSN 1410	Love in Russian Culture in English Translation	3
RUSN 2280	Russian Culture until 1900	3
RUSN 2290	Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present	3
RUSN 2310	Exploring Russia through Film	3
RUSN 2410	Russian Literature after Stalin	3
RUSN 2600	Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation	3
RUSN 2740	Literature and Revolution	3
RUSN 3770	Tolstoy	3
SLAV 3530	Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies	3
SOC 3100	Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research	6
SOC 3350	Feminism and Sociological Theory	3
UKRN 2200	Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals	3
UKRN 2410	Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience	3
UKRN 2590	Ukrainian Literature and Film	3
UKRN 2600	Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies	3
UKRN 2770	Ukrainian Culture until 1900	3
UKRN 2780	Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present	3
UKRN 2820	Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture	3
UKRN 3970	Women and Ukrainian Literature	3
WOMN 1500	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities	3
WOMN 1600	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences	3
WOMN 2560	Women, Science and Technology	3
WOMN 3520	Transnational Feminisms	3

Mathematics Courses

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
AGRI 2400	Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences	3
ECON 2040	Quantitative Methods in Economics	3
FA 1020	Mathematics in Art	3
GEOG 3810	Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS)	3
MATH 1XXX	All Mathematics courses at 1000 level
MATH 2XXX	All Mathematics at 2000 level
MATH 3XXX	All Mathematics at 3000 level
MATH 4XXX	All Mathematics at 4000 level
MUSC 3230	Acoustics of Music	3
PHIL 1300	Introduction to Logic	3
PHIL 2200	Intermediate Logic	3
PHYS 1020	General Physics 1	3
PHYS 1030	General Physics 2	3
PSYC 2260	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology	3
SOC 2294	Understanding Social Statistics	3
STAT 1XXX	All Statistics courses at 1000 level
STAT 2XXX	All Statistics courses at 2000 level
STAT 3XXX	All Statistics courses at 3000 level
STAT 4XXX	All Statistics courses at 4000 level

Course Identification

Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)

Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.

The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).

For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.

Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses

Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.

For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.

Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.

Course Numbers

First Two to Four Characters

The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.

Last Four Digits

At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.

For example:
ECON 1210

ECON is the code for Economics.

1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.

If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)

The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.

Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.

Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).

In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.

Other course numbering information

Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.

Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.

Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation

Introduction

Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.

Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.

The Letter Grade System

Letter Grade System
Letter Grade	Grade Point Value	Description
A+	4.5	Exceptional
A	4.0	Excellent
B+	3.5	Very Good
B	3.0	Good
C+	2.5	Satisfactory
C	2.0	Adequate
D	1.0	Marginal
F	0	Failure
P		Pass
S		Standing

The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.

Calculation of Grade Point Average

The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..

Quality Points

The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.

Quality Point Total

The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.

Example:

Grade Point Average
Course	Credit Hours	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Course 1	3	B	3	9
Course 2	3	B+	3.5	10.5
Course 3	3	C+	2.5	7.5
Course 4	3	B	3	9
Course 5	3	A	4	12
Totals	15			48

Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20

Poor Grades and Program Progression

A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.

Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.

For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.

Academic Honours

Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.

In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:

the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.

Academic Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.

In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.

Credit for Term Work

In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.

If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.

Repeating a Course

Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.

Probation and Academic Suspension

Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.

A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.

A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.

While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.

Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit

Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit

Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.

To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.

Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.

Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.

Challenge for Credit

The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.

To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.

For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.

Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba

When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.

Academic Appeals

With the exception of decisions on admissions or disciplinary matters, all academic appeals from decisions of faculty or school appeals committees at the University of Manitoba or by the Comiteé d’appels at Université de Saint-Boniface shall be heard by the Senate Appeals Committee regardless of the institute of registration of the student concerned.

The complete terms of reference for the Senate Committee on Appeals as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, 312 Administration Building or Student Advocacy/Student Resource Services, 519 University Centre.

Academic Integrity

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)

To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.

"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:

(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.

(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.

(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.

(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.

(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.

(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.

Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.

Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:

Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.

Appeals of Grades

Appeal of Term Work

Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.

The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.

Appeal of Final Grades

Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.

These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

Attendance and Withdrawal

Attendance at Class and Debarment

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.

An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.

A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.

Withdrawal from Courses and Programs

Voluntary Withdrawal

The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.

After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.

The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:

The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.

The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.

Authorized Withdrawal

Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.

Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs

Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.

This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.

This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.

Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.

Deferred and Supplemental Examinations

These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

Accepting Standing in Course without Examination

In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.

Supplemental Examinations

Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.

Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.

Final Examinations

These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

General Examination Regulations

Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.

Examination Schedules

For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.

The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available at the time of registration.

Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.

Examination Personations

A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.

Hold Status

More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.

Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.

Some typical reasons for holds are:

Program/course selection must be approved
U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
Outstanding library books and/or fines
Parking fines
Pending disciplinary action

Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.

Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).

Advisor and Program Holds

Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.

Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.

Graduation and Convocation

Graduation

Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).

Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.

Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.

Application for Graduation

Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.

Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)

Changing a Graduation Date

If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.

Receipt of Information about Graduation

After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.

Convocation

Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.

February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.

Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.

Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.

Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.

The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.

It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.

If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.

Academic Dress

Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.

Convocation Information

Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.

Personal Information

Mailing Address

In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.

Change of Name

If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.