University 1
University 1 First Year Centre
Program Director: Brandy Usick
Campus Address/General Office: 205 Tier Building
Telephone: (204) 474 6209
Fax: (204) 474 7659
Email Address: university_1@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/U1
First Year of Studies in University 1
University 1 is the administrative home for most beginning undergraduate students through the first 30 credit hours of courses. University 1 students have the opportunity to design an individualized first year in order to meet the admission and/or first year requirements of one or more target degree programs.
High school graduates, mature students, and transfer students with less than 24 credit hours of post-secondary education, are generally admitted to University 1. Other direct entry options also exist for several faculties, schools and colleges. Please refer to the Admissions Chapter of this calendar for details.
Students who have completed 24-30 credit hours while in University 1 will either transit to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, or apply to one of the other faculties, schools or colleges at the University of Manitoba, where they will complete the requirements of the degree program of their choice in order to graduate.
The University 1 First Year Centre
The University 1 First Year Centre is the only office on campus dedicated to supporting all first year students. It is home to Registration Advisors and Academic Advisors. If you have questions about courses and programs, or challenges arise affecting your academic success, the staff members of the University 1 First Year Centre are available to assist you.
Registration Advisors serve as a welcoming presence in the First Year Centre and are available to assist students with basic advising needs, registration assistance, as well as provide general information about the university, its policies and procedures, and by making on-campus referrals as needed.
Academic Advisors typically assist students with degree program planning, course selection, registration issues, academic expectations and skills, personal issues or concerns, and in connecting with other campus resources.
The First Year Planning Guide offers detailed guidance on first year course selection, program planning, and registration.
Newly-admitted students are strongly encouraged to review the First Year Planning Guide before consulting an Academic Advisor in the University 1 First Year Centre.
Advising Programming
Making the transition to university from high school, from another post-secondary institution, or from the workplace, can seem overwhelming. Online resources, along with individual and group advising services, provide students with the tools and information needed to start their first year off strong and find success as a University of Manitoba student.
Advising opportunities are strategically planned to provide students with useful information when they need it most. Throughout the year, students are provided with a variety of opportunities to strengthen their connection with first year advising services, as well as with the larger campus community. Students are encouraged to seek out information and advice at regular intervals.
All new students are strongly encouraged to visit the First Year Centre to familiarize themselves with available supports and resources at the beginning of their first term at university.
ARTS 1110
ARTS 1110, is a three-credit hour course, designed to help students with the transition from high school, college, or the workplace, to university studies. ARTS 1110 offers a unique combination of educational principles, practical skills, regular feedback on assignments, and the support of experienced instructors and teaching assistants. Features of ARTS 1110 include strategies for academic success, introduction to libraries and research methods, exercises in critical thinking, and instruction and extensive practice in effective writing.
ARTS 1110 is available to students who have completed fewer than 60 credit hours of university-level courses. Successful completion of ARTS 1110 fulfils the university's Written English (W) requirement.
Admission Requirements
The Admissions chapter of this publication contains general University of Manitoba admission information, rules and regulations.
For current University 1 admission requirements, refer to our Applicant Information Bulletin on the Admissions website.
Historical admission requirements can be found in the PDF versions of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar.
Limited Admission
High school graduates who fall below the minimum admission requirements to University 1, and who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, may qualify for admission under the Limited Admission category. Please see the University 1 Applicant Information Bulletin for more information.
The U1 First Year Centre has designed the Limited Admission program to support students’ transition to successful university studies.
Limited Admission students are required to:
- Meet in person with their dedicated academic advisor prior to initial registration
- Obtain approval from an academic advisor for their course selection and registration
- Meet in person with their dedicated academic advisor once during each term while they are enrolled in University 1
- Successfully complete and achieve a D or better in the course ARTS 1110 in their first term of registration
- Register in a minimum of 9 credit hours and a maximum of 12 credit hours in each of Fall and Winter term
- Participate in a minimum of one-skill building workshop, as recommended by their academic advisor.
Failure to fulfill these requirements will result in the removal of registration privileges in University 1.
Transfer of Credit
Students who have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school may choose to transfer in these courses for university-level credit. Students who would like transfer credit for IB or AP courses should contact the Admissions office.
Students who have completed courses at another post-secondary institution prior to admission to University 1 may receive transfer credit for these courses, as outlined in the Transfer Credit section of the Admissions website. Courses completed at another institution 10 years or more before registration in University 1 are not considered for transfer credit.
Returning to University 1 After an Extended Leave
U1 students who have been away from the University of Manitoba for more than a year will find that their student status is inactive and they are unable to register for courses.
If a returning student has not attended another accredited post-secondary institution since leaving the University of Manitoba, and they have 27 credit hours or less, they are eligible to return to University 1. The student should consult with a Registration Advisor at the University 1 First Centre to be reinstated as a student.
Returning U1 students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor in the U1 First Year Centre to discuss their return to studies, registration date and time, and academic goals, well in advance of the start of registration.
Students who have attended another accredited post-secondary institution since they were in University 1 must typically re-apply for admission. Students can contact Admissions for more details.
If a student has completed more than 27 credit hours, between courses taken at the University of Manitoba and those taken at another institution, the student will not be eligible to return to University 1 and will be required to apply to a degree program.
Students should consult with an Academic Advisor in their target faculty, school or college for information and advice well in advance of the application deadline, which will vary by faculty, and can be obtained from the Admissions office.
University 1 Academic Regulations
Academic regulations which apply to all students are described in the chapters of the Calendar titled General Academic Regulations, and University Policies and Procedures. In addition, faculties, schools and colleges have regulations and requirements that apply specifically to their students.
Please see the specific faculty, school or college chapter(s) in the Calendar for the academic regulations that may apply to courses in which you are registered. University 1 Academic Regulations are described below.
Maximum Course Load
University 1 students are restricted to a maximum of 30 credit hours during the Fall/Winter terms, with a maximum of five courses in each term.
Voluntary Withdrawals
Students are permitted to withdraw from courses within the deadlines listed for each term in the Academic Schedule. The responsibility for initiating withdrawals rests solely with the student. Voluntary Withdrawals (VWs) must be done by the student using Aurora; non-attendance in courses does not constitute a withdrawal.
VWs will not be permitted after the deadlines posted in the Academic Schedule. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss their plans with an academic advisor before withdrawing from courses.
In exceptional circumstances, Authorized Withdrawals may be permitted on presentation of appropriate documentation. Consult an Academic Advisor in the University 1 First Year Centre for information.
Repeating Courses
University 1 students may repeat a course they have previously taken, but they are not required to do so because of a low grade or a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW), unless it is a course required for admission or required once in their target degree program. University 1 students who wish to repeat a course in which they have a final grade are encouraged to consult with a University 1 academic advisor prior to registration. Students may be eligible for a laboratory exemption in classes they are repeating which include a laboratory component.
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.
As per the University of Manitoba Repeated Course Policy as found in the University Polices and Procedure section of the Undergraduate Calendar, when a student wishes to repeat a course (or to register for an equivalent course) which the student has previously VW'd or received a grade in, the student will be subject to Limited Access.
Limited Access does not prevent students from repeating a course or registering for an equivalent course that they have previously VW’d or received a grade in. Rather, for three consecutive terms following the Term in which the student VW’d or received a grade in the course, students will be unable to register for the repeated course during the Initial Registration Period. Their registration for the repeated course will be delayed until the Limited Access Term Expiry Date, after Initial Registration has ended. A specific Limited Access Term Expiry Date will be established for each term of registration.
Grades from all completed courses will be used in the calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average, subject to the Grade Point Averages Policy as found in the University Polices and Procedure section of the Undergraduate Calendar. The grades for all courses attempted will be included on the official transcript.
Students must refer to their target faculty, school or college's Applicant Information Bulletin, found on the Admissions office website, to determine how repeating a course may affect admission eligibility.
Deferred Examinations
If a student has missed one or more final exams due to unexpected medical or compassionate circumstances, they may be permitted an opportunity to write their exam/s at a later date. To make this arrangement, University 1 students must contact the First Year Centre within 48 hours of the date of the missed examination. A medical certificate, or otherwise appropriate documentation, may be required. If the request for a deferred examination is approved, the student will, in most cases, be offered the opportunity to write another examination within 30 working days.
Students with known exam conflicts due to religious observance (interfaith calendar), participation in specific scholastic and athletic events, or a medical condition may request a deferred examination. Applications for a deferred examination due to a known conflict, as indicated here, must be filed 20 working days prior to the date of the scheduled exam. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam
The University 1 First Year Centre is the only place that can arrange a deferred examination for University 1 students who miss an exam scheduled by the Registrar's Office. U1 cannot grant deferrals for mid-terms or final exams scheduled in class time. Please see your instructor for options related to missed in-class tests or to request extensions to submit term work.
Please see the Registrar's Office website for more information about deferred final exams.
Authorized Withdrawals
Students who are unable to fulfill their academic responsibilities due to extenuating circumstances and who have valid and documented reasons for withdrawal from courses, such as medical illness or compassionate circumstances may apply to University 1 for Authorized Withdrawal. If granted, Authorized Withdrawal will result in the student being withdrawn from a course without academic penalty. Authorized Withdrawals will not appear on a student’s official university transcript. Please see the University of Manitoba Authorized Withdrawal Policy for more information.
Academic Performance
For Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2021:
Grades obtained in University 1 become a part of the student’s permanent record and will appear on the student’s official transcript. Grades earned while in University 1 will determine admission to most faculties, schools and colleges, and may also qualify a student for the University 1 Honour List. See the General Academic Regulations for a description of how Grade Point Averages (GPAs) are calculated.
Maximum Number of 'F' Grades
All students in University 1 must meet minimum academic performance requirements and will be placed on academic suspension for one year if they have accumulated more than 36 credit hours of ‘F’ grades, regardless of the origin of the grade (i.e. courses transferred from other programs or institutions will be included) or whether the course has been repeated.
Students who are performing marginally or are at risk of exceeding the ‘F’ limit will be identified and will be provided with academic advising, strategic referrals, and support services as necessary.
Students placed on academic suspension are not normally permitted to register in any other faculty, school or college at the University of Manitoba or to attend any other post-secondary institution for a period of one calendar year.
Following one year of suspension, the student may return to the University of Manitoba and transit to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. Please see the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science chapters of the Calendar for a complete description of the options available following academic suspension.
Although an academic assessment is not appealable, University 1 students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor in the First Year Centre to discuss options and potential remedies for poor academic performance.
For Students Admitted in Fall 2021 and Thereafter:
Grades obtained in University 1 become a part of the student’s academic record and will appear on the student’s official transcript. At the end of each academic term (Fall, Winter, and Summer), students will be assessed based on the number of credit hours completed and the GPA earned. See the General Academic Regulations chapter of this Calendar for a description of how Grade Point Averages (GPAs) are calculated.
Unofficial Assessment
All University 1 students who have completed 3 to 12 credit hours will have their academic performance assessed informally. Students in this credit hour range, with a cumulative GPA of less than 1.75 will be identified as part of the Early Warning Program, which is designed to assist students at the earliest sign of academic difficulty. Interventions include, but are not limited to: academic advising, support services, and strategic referrals with the goal of returning the student to good standing.
Official Assessment
University 1 students who have completed 15 credit hours or more will be officially assessed based on their academic performance. Students will fall into one of four categories: Minimum Met, Academic Warning, Probation, and Academic Suspension
Minimum Met
University 1 students who have completed 15-27 credit hours and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater, at each point of assessment, will have met the minimum academic standard in University 1.
Academic Warning
University 1 students who have completed 15-27 credit hours and whose cumulative GPA is between 1.75 and 1.99 will have an assessment of Academic Warning. Students in this category will be encouraged to discuss their academic plans and strategies with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre. The student and academic advisor will work together to assess challenges and identify appropriate resources and/or supports to aid the student in reaching minimum academic standards.
Probation
Students who do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 1.75 after completing between 15 and 27 credit hours will be placed on probation. The notation “On Probation” will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
While on probation, students will be encouraged to meet with an academic advisor who will make recommendations for participation in interventions developed for at-risk students. These may include, but are not limited to: follow-up meeting/s with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre; participation in skill building workshop/s as determined by the academic advisor such as: study skills/time management, academic writing, test/exam preparation, career development and planning, and/or referrals to student support resource units.
Students who are registered in spanned courses will still be assessed at the end of each term in which they are registered. It is possible for a student to be placed on probation prior to completing a spanned course; however, an assessment of academic suspension will not occur while a student is registered in a spanned course. Students on probation who are registered in spanned courses will continue on probation until the spanned course is complete, at which time, official assessment will take place, based on the number of credit hours completed and GPA.
Academic Suspension
A student will be placed on academic suspension for one calendar year (3 consecutive academic terms) if after completion of 30 or more credit hours, s/he fails to obtain a minimum 2.0 GPA calculated on the best 24 hours of completed coursework.
A student placed on academic suspension in University 1 is not permitted to register in any other faculty or school at the University of Manitoba or to attend any other post-secondary institution for a period of one calendar year. Following the 12-month suspension, the student may request reinstatement and upon return, will be eligible to register in University 1 for a maximum of 24 additional credit hours.
When returning from suspension, students will be assessed as being on probation until such time as they are admitted to another University of Manitoba Faculty or School, or they are able to meet the eligibility criteria for transit (See Section 4.3). They will have a hold placed on their Aurora student account, and will be required to meet with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre prior to subsequent registration. Students returning from suspension may be required to participate in interventions developed for at-risk students. These may include, but are not limited to: required follow-up meeting/s with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre; referrals to student support resource units; participation in skill building workshop/s as determined by the academic advisor such as: study skills/time management, academic writing, test/exam preparation, career development and planning. Failure to do so may result in removal of registration privileges in University 1.
If a student returning from suspension has completed the allowable additional 24 credit hours and fails to meet the 2.00 AGPA standard they would be ineligible to proceed in University 1.
Although an academic assessment is not appealable, University 1 students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre to discuss options and potential remedies for poor academic performance.
University 1 Honour List
Students who achieve a term GPA of 3.75 or higher on a minimum of 12 credit hours offered by the University of Manitoba will be placed on the University 1 Honour List. The University 1 Honour List will be calculated after each term (Fall, Winter, and Summer); the notation “University 1 Honour List” will be recorded on the student’s transcript specific to that term.
Appeals of Decisions
Students in University 1 have the right to appeal any decisions made from the University of Manitoba policies, or from University 1 policies. Appeals from University 1 students should first be directed to the First Year Centre Coordinator within 10 working days from the date of the decision. Decisions of the First Year Centre Coordinator are appealable to the Executive Director Student Engagement and Success. Decisions of the Executive Director may be appealed on procedural grounds to the University 1 Appeals Committee. See http://umanitoba.ca/u1/about/index.html for detailed policy and procedure information.
Student Advocacy and Case Management has Student Advocates who are available to assist students in preparing all appeals and requests for special consideration. Students can contact their office at 520 University Centre, Ph: 204 474-7423.
University 1 Program Requirements
Course Selection and Registration
Detailed information regarding first year courses and registration can be found in the First Year Planning Guide on the University 1 website. Instructional videos are also available within the Guide to assist students through the registration process.
Students will be directed to resources, including the First Year Planning Guide, upon acceptance of their offer of admission to the University of Manitoba.
University 1 Curriculum
University 1 is normally the first 24-30 credit hours of a student’s degree program. The University 1 curriculum includes a breadth requirement to ensure that students are exposed to a representative sample of courses. To that end, University 1 students are required to take 6 credit hours of courses from the Faculty of Arts, 6 credit hours of courses from the Faculty of Science, and 6 credit hours of courses from the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science or the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. The remaining 12 credit hours of courses are to be chosen from the Recommended Introductory Courses list, found within the First Year Planning Guide.
The University 1 curriculum will normally be fulfilled through the completion of the admission requirements to faculties, schools and colleges, as outlined in this Calendar and in the First Year Planning Guide.
Students may be eligible to enter a faculty, school or college program once they have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Students who have not completed the University 1 curriculum and who are admitted to faculties, schools and colleges after University 1, will complete any outstanding requirements as part of their degree program.
Admission to Faculties, Schools and Colleges Following University 1
For target faculties, schools, and colleges that admit students directly from U1, either 24 or 30 credit hours are required to fulfil admission requirements to degree programs. See the specific admission requirements for each target faculty, school, and college in the Calendar.
Applying to Faculties, Schools and Colleges
University 1 students who have met the minimum admission requirements for their target degree program can apply to an Advanced Entry program for which they have met the first year requirements. Detailed admission information for advanced entry degree programs can be found in each program's Applicant Information Bulletin, available on the Admissions website.
Applications to degree programs in faculties, schools or colleges other than Arts or Science, must be made through the Admissions website.
Transiting to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science
For Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2021:
University 1 students who have completed between 24 and 30 credit hours do not have to apply for admission if they are targeting degree programs in either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. Instead, these students are able to transit to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. University 1 students are assessed once per year for their eligibility to transit. Students can transit on Aurora once a year in mid-June. Visit the U1 website for more specific instructions on how to transit. Students should transit before registering for courses. There is no fee to transit.
Alternatively, students who have completed between 24 and 27 credit hours may elect to remain in University 1 and register for a full course load in the following regular academic year, depending on the requirements of their target degree program.
Students who have completed 30 credit hours are not eligible to remain in University 1 for the following year. They are required to either transit to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, or to apply to an advanced entry program for which they have met the admission requirements.
For Students Admitted in Fall 2021 and Thereafter:
Transit is an admissions process for University 1 students who seek entry to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science.
Transit is permitted prior to Fall term registration only; students will be assessed for transit eligibility at the completion of Winter term. Students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours prior to Fall Term registration may transit if eligible. Pass/Fail courses are not included in assessment for transit eligibility.
To be eligible to transit, a student must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average {CGPA) of 2.00 on 24 credit hours of university level courses. Students who have completed more than 24 credit hours at the point of transit assessment must have achieved a minimum adjusted grade point average {AGPA) of 2.00. The AGPA calculation will be based on the best graded 24 credit hours of completed coursework at the point of transit.
All students who have completed 30 credit hours or more will be assessed for eligibility to transit upon completion of Winter term. If eligible, the student must transit prior to Fall term registration. If ineligible, defined as a student who does not meet the minimum 2.00 AGPA requirement, the student will be suspended from University 1 for 12 months.
Following the 12-month suspension, the student may request reinstatement and upon return, will be eligible to register in University 1 for a maximum of 24 additional credit hours.
When returning from suspension, students will be assessed as being on probation until such time as they are able to meet the eligibility criteria for transit. They will have a hold placed on their student account, and will be required to participate in interventions developed for at-risk students. These may include, but are not limited to: required meeting/s with an academic advisor in the First Year Centre; participation in skill building workshop/s as determined by the academic advisor such as: study skills/time management, academic writing, test/exam preparation, career development and planning, and/or referrals to student support resource units. Failure to do so may result in removal of registration privileges in University 1.
At the next point of transit assessment, students who meet the AGPA criteria will be required to transit. Those who fail to do so will be permitted to continue in University 1 while attempting to meet the AGPA requirement. If a student returning from suspension has completed the allowable additional 24 credit hours and fails to meet the 2.00 AGPA standard they would be ineligible to proceed in University 1.
Recommended Introductory Courses
Refer to Faculty Regulations for information about choosing courses in University 1. To find a description of the courses on this list, go to the chapter in this Calendar for the Faculty, School, or College that is offering the course. Departments are listed alphabetically within each Faculty, School, or College chapter. Course descriptions are located in the department sections and sorted in numerical order. Note that not all courses listed in this section are offered every year. To determine which courses are offered in the current academic year, refer to the Aurora Class Schedule. Students may be permitted to take courses not on this list with permission of the teaching Faculty, School, or College and University 1. For a list of courses available at Université de Saint-Boniface see a University 1 Academic Advisor or refer to the Aurora Class Schedule.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
In addition to the courses listed below, students who are registering in University 1 for a second year to complete courses required for entry to Agricultural and Food Sciences may request permission to register in any advanced level Agricultural and Food Sciences courses for which they have the prerequisites, subject to space limitations. Students must first consult a University 1 Academic Advisor.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | ||
| ABIZ 1000 | Introduction to Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ABIZ 1010 | Economics of World Food Issues and Policies | 3 |
| Entomology | ||
| ENTM 1000 | World of Bugs | 3 |
| Food Science | ||
| FOOD 1000 | Food Safety Today and Tomorrow | 3 |
| General Faculty | ||
| AGRI 1600 | Introduction to Agrifood Systems | 3 |
| Human Nutritional Sciences | ||
| HNSC 1200 | Food: Facts and Fallacies | 3 |
| HNSC 1210 | Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles | 3 |
| Plant Science | ||
| PLNT 1000 | Urban Agriculture | 3 |
Faculty of Architecture
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EVDS 1600 | Introduction to Environmental Design | 3 |
| EVDS 1602 | Visual Literacy | 3 |
| EVDS 1660 | History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 1 | 3 |
| EVDS 1670 | History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 2 | 3 |
School of Art
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
| FAAH 1030 | Introduction to Art 1A | 3 |
| FAAH 1040 | Introduction to Art 2A | 3 |
| STDO 1210 | Drawing: Studio 1 | 3 |
| STDO 1240 | Figure Study 1 | 3 |
| STDO 1250 | Drawing: Studio 2 | 3 |
| STDO 1410 | Visual Language | 3 |
| STDO 1450 | Open Studio 1 | 3 |
| STDO 1470 | Materials Studio | 3 |
| STDO 1510 | Art Now | 3 |
Faculty of Arts
In addition to the courses listed below, University 1 students may take any 2000, 3000 and 4000 level Arts courses for which they have the prerequisite, subject to space limitations.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 1210 | Human Origins and Antiquity | 3 |
| ANTH 1220 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1520 | 3 | |
| Asian Studies | ||
| ASIA 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
| ASIA 1430 | Asian Civilization from 1500 (B) | 3 |
| ASIA 1750 | Introduction to Korean | 6 |
| ASIA 1760 | Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) | 6 |
| ASIA 1770 | Introduction to Japanese | 6 |
| ASIA 1780 | Basic Sanskrit | 6 |
| ASIA 1790 | Basic Hindi-Urdu | 6 |
| ASIA 2750 | Intermediate Korean | 6 |
| ASIA 2760 | Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) | 6 |
| ASIA 2770 | Intermediate Japanese | 6 |
| Canadian Studies | ||
| CDN 1000 | Introduction to Canada | 3 |
| Catholic Studies | ||
| CATH 1190 | Introduction to Catholic Studies | 3 |
| Classics | ||
| Classical Studies: | ||
| CLAS 1270 | Introduction to Ancient Greek Culture | 3 |
| CLAS 1280 | Introduction to Ancient Roman Culture | 3 |
| CLAS 1520 | Greek and Roman Mythology | 3 |
| Greek: | ||
| GRK 1010 | Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 1 | 3 |
| GRK 1020 | Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 2 | 3 |
| GRK 1030 | New Testament Greek | 6 |
| GRK 1060 | Introductory Modern Greek 1 | 3 |
| GRK 1070 | Introductory Modern Greek 2 | 3 |
| Latin: | ||
| LATN 1080 | Introduction to the Reading of Latin 1 | 3 |
| LATN 1090 | Introduction to the Reading of Latin 2 | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON 1010 | Introduction to Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECON 1020 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECON 1210 | Introduction to Canadian Economic Issues and Policies | 3 |
| ECON 1220 | Introduction to Global and Environmental Economic Issues and Policies | 3 |
| English, Theatre, Film, and Media | ||
| English: | ||
| ENGL 0930 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 0940 | Writing About Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1200 | Representative Literary Works | 6 |
| ENGL 1300 | Literature since 1900 | 6 |
| ENGL 1340 | Introduction to Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 1400 | Thematic Approaches to the Study of Literature | 3 |
| Film: | ||
| FILM 1290 | The Art of the Film 1 | 3 |
| FILM 1310 | Film History | 3 |
| Theatre: | ||
| THTR 1220 | Introduction to Theatre | 6 |
| 1 | This course is not acceptable for credit in the Faculties of Engineering, Nursing and Pharmacy, towards the teachable major/minor in Education, nor can it be used to meet the Humanities requirement. |
| 2 | This course is not acceptable for credit in the Faculties of Engineering, Nursing and Pharmacy, nor can it be used to meet the Humanities requirement. |
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| French, Spanish and Italian | ||
| French: | ||
| FREN 1152 | Introductory French 1 | 3 |
| FREN 1154 | Introductory French 2 | 3 |
| FREN 1190 | Français | 6 |
| FREN 1200 | French 1 | 6 |
| FREN 1252 | Français oral 1 | 3 |
| Spanish: | ||
| SPAN 1180 | Introductory Spanish | 6 |
| SPAN 1190 | Introductory Spanish 2 | 3 |
| SPAN 1262 | Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Conversation 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 1272 | Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Conversation 2 | 3 |
| SPAN 1280 | Spanish for Native Speakers | 3 |
| SPAN 1290 | Accelerated Intermediate Spanish | 6 |
| Italian: | ||
| ITLN 1080 | Introductory Italian | 6 |
| Portuguese: | ||
| PORT 1170 | Introductory Portuguese | 6 |
| PORT 1282 | Intermediate Portuguese Grammar and Conversation 1 | 3 |
| German and Slavic Studies | ||
| German: | ||
| GRMN 1120 | Beginning German (A) (No longer offered) | 6 |
| GRMN 1300 | Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 1310 | Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2100 | Intermediate German (A) (No longer offered) | 6 |
| 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 2140 | Exploring German Literature (B) | 3 |
| Hungarian: | ||
| HUNG 1000 | Introduction to Hungarian 1 | 3 |
| HUNG 1002 | Introduction to Hungarian 2 | 3 |
| Polish: | ||
| POL 1890 | Introductory Polish (No longer offered) | 6 |
| 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 2890 | Intermediate Polish (No longer offered) | 6 |
| Russian: | ||
| RUSN 1300 | Introductory Russian (No longer offered) | 6 |
| RUSN 1330 | Introductory Russian 2 (No longer offered) | 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 2810 | Intermediate Russian (No longer offered) | 6 |
| RUSN 2820 | Intermediate Russian 2 (No longer offered) | 3 |
| Ukrainian: | ||
| UKRN 1230 | Language Seminar in Ukraine 1 | 3 |
| UKRN 1310 | Introductory Ukrainian (No longer offered) | 6 |
| UKRN 1320 | Introductory Ukrainian 2 (No longer offered) | 3 |
| UKRN 2720 | Intermediate Ukrainian (No longer offered) | 6 |
| UKRN 2730 | Intermediate Ukrainian 2 (No longer offered) | 3 |
| UKRN 2770 | Ukrainian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| UKRN 2780 | Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| Global Political Economy | ||
| GPE 1700 | Social Justice in the 21st Century: Global Political Economy and Environmental Change | 3 |
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History | ||
| HIST 1200 | An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization (G) | 6 |
| HIST 1260 | New Directions in History: Inquiries into the Cultural Basis of the Modern World (G) | 3 |
| HIST 1270 | New Directions in History: Inquiries into the Power Relations of the Modern World (G) | 3 |
| HIST 1350 | An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization to 1500 (G) | 3 |
| HIST 1360 | An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization from 1500 (G) | 3 |
| HIST 1370 | Modern World History: 1500-1800 (M) | 3 |
| HIST 1380 | Modern World History: 1800-Present (M) | 3 |
| HIST 1390 | History of Colonial Canada: 1500-1885 (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1400 | History of the Canadian Nation since 1867 (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
| HIST 1430 | Asian Civilizations from 1500 (B) | 3 |
| HIST 1440 | History of Canada (C) | 6 |
| HIST 2010 | Indigenous History in Canada (C) | 6 |
| HIST 2020 | The Métis in Canada (C) | 3 |
| HIST 2140 | Colonial Latin America (A) | 3 |
| HIST 2150 | Independent Latin America (A) | 3 |
| HIST 2180 | The History of Catholicism to 1540 (G) | 3 |
| HIST 2200 | Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C) | 3 |
| HIST 2210 | History of Britain, 1485 to the Present (E) | 6 |
| HIST 2220 | The Shaping of Modern Ireland, 1500-Present (E) | 6 |
| HIST 2230 | History of the United States from 1607 (A) | 6 |
| HIST 2240 | History of Antisemitism and the Holocaust (E) | 6 |
| HIST 2250 | Social History of the Jews: Antiquity to Present (G) | 6 |
| HIST 2282 | Inventing Canada (C) | 3 |
| HIST 2286 | Modern Canada (C) | 3 |
| HIST 2288 | History of Social Movements in Canada (C) | 3 |
| HIST 2350 | Europe 1789-1870 (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2360 | Europe 1870 to the Present (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2390 | Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789 (E) | 6 |
| HIST 2400 | History of Human Rights and Social Justice in the Modern World (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2420 | The Medieval World (D) | 6 |
| HIST 2500 | History of Africa (R) | 6 |
| HIST 2502 | 6 | |
| HIST 2600 | Introduction to Ukraine (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2610 | Making of Modern Ukraine (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2654 | History of the People's Republic of China, 1949-Present (B) | 3 |
| HIST 2660 | History of the Soviet Union (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2670 | History of Capitalism (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2680 | A History of Socialism from the French Revolution to the Present (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2730 | Modern World History, 1914-1945: The 30 Years' Crisis (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2732 | Modern World History, 1945-1992: The Age of Three Worlds (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2734 | Modern World History, 1980-Present: New World Order? (M) | 3 |
| HIST 2750 | History of the United States from 1607 to 1877 (A) | 3 |
| HIST 2760 | History of the United States from 1877 (A) | 3 |
| HIST 2840 | A History of Russia to 1917 (E) | 3 |
| HIST 2900 | Topics in Social History (G) | 6 |
| HIST 2990 | The History of Catholicism since 1540 (G) | 3 |
| Icelandic | ||
| ICEL 1200 | Introduction to Icelandic | 6 |
| ICEL 1210 | Conversational Icelandic | 3 |
| ICEL 1300 | Introduction to Swedish | 3 |
| ICEL 1400 | Introduction to Contemporary Culture in Iceland | 3 |
| ICEL 1410 | Introduction to Culture in Medieval Iceland | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | ||
| ARTS 1110 | Introduction to University 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1160 | Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach 2 | 3 |
| Indigenous Studies | ||
| INDG 1000 | Orientation Course: The Colonizers and the Colonized | 3 |
| INDG 1200 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | 6 |
| INDG 1220 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 | 3 |
| INDG 1240 | Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2 | 3 |
| INDG 2012 | Indigenous History in Canada | 6 |
| INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
| Indigenous Languages: | ||
| INDG 1250 | Introductory Cree 1 | 3 |
| INDG 1260 | Introductory Cree 2 | 3 |
| INDG 1270 | Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 1 | 3 |
| INDG 1280 | Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 2 | 3 |
| INDG 1300 | Selected Topics in Introductory Indigenous Language | 3 |
| INDG 1310 | Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Immersion | 3 |
| INDG 1320 | Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Literacy for Fluent Speakers | 3 |
| Judaic Studies | ||
| Arabic: | ||
| ARA 1000 | Elementary Arabic | 6 |
| ARA 2000 | Intermediate Arabic | 6 |
| Hebrew: | ||
| HEB 1120 | Biblical Hebrew (A) | 6 |
| HEB 1250 | Hebrew 1 | 6 |
| HEB 1260 | Hebrew 2 | 6 |
| Yiddish: | ||
| YDSH 1220 | Yiddish | 6 |
| Labour Studies: | ||
| 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 |
| Linguistics: | ||
| ASLL 1000 | American Sign Language 1 | 3 |
| LING 1000 | Introduction to Linguistics 1: Foundations of Language | 3 |
| LING 1010 | Introduction to Linguistics 2: Language in Context | 3 |
| LING 1310 | Indigenous Languages of Manitoba | 3 |
| LING 1360 | Languages of Canada | 3 |
| LING 1440 | Descriptive Grammar of Modern English | 3 |
| LING 1460 | Words | 3 |
| LING 1620 | Language and the Media | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 1200 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL 1290 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 1420 | Philosophy as a Way of Life | 3 |
| Political Studies | ||
| POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| POLS 1506 | Survey of Political Studies | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 1200 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| Religion | ||
| RLGN 1322 | Introduction to Eastern Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1324 | Introduction to Western Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1350 | The History of Eastern Christianity | 6 |
| RLGN 1390 | Readings in Biblical Hebrew 1 | 3 |
| RLGN 1400 | Readings in Biblical Hebrew 2 | 3 |
| RLGN 1410 | Death and Concepts of the Future | 3 |
| RLGN 1420 | Ethics in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1424 | Religion and Sexuality | 3 |
| RLGN 1430 | Food: Religious Concepts and Practices | 3 |
| RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1450 | Religion and the Media | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOC 1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| 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 2600 | Sex, Gender, Space and Place | 3 |
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 1200 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL 1290 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 1420 | Philosophy as a Way of Life | 3 |
| Political Studies | ||
| POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| POLS 1506 | Survey of Political Studies | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 1200 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| Religion | ||
| RLGN 1120 | Biblical Hebrew | 6 |
| RLGN 1322 | Introduction to Eastern Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1324 | Introduction to Western Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1350 | The History of Eastern Christianity | 6 |
| RLGN 1390 | Readings in Biblical Hebrew 1 | 3 |
| RLGN 1400 | Readings in Biblical Hebrew 2 | 3 |
| RLGN 1410 | Death and Concepts of the Future | 3 |
| RLGN 1420 | Ethics in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1424 | Religion and Sexuality | 3 |
| RLGN 1430 | Food: Religious Concepts and Practices | 3 |
| RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 1450 | Religion and the Media | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOC 1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Women’s and Gender Studies Program | ||
| 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 2600 | Sex, Gender, Space and Place | 3 |
| 1 | This course is not acceptable for credit in the Price Faculty of Engineering, nor does it satisfy a Humanities or Social Sciences requirement. |
| 2 | This course will satisfy the Faculty of Arts’ Social Sciences requirement. |
Price Faculty of Engineering
In addition to the courses listed below, students who are registering in University 1 for a second year to complete courses required for entry to Engineering may request permission to register in any advanced level Engineering courses for which they have the prerequisites, subject to space limitations. Students must first consult the Price Faculty of Engineering and a University 1 Academic Advisor.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1430 | Design in Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 1440 | Introduction to Statics | 3 |
| ENG 1450 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 1460 | Introduction to Thermal Sciences | 3 |
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
In addition to the courses listed below, University 1 students may take any 2000, 3000 and 4000 level Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources courses for which they have the prerequisite, subject to space limitations.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | ||
| ENVR 1000 | Environmental Science 1 - Concepts | 3 |
| ENVR 2000 | Environmental Science 2 - Issues | 3 |
| General Faculty | ||
| EER 1000 | Earth: A User's Guide | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG 1280 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 1290 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 1700 | Social Justice in the 21st Century: Global Political Economy and Environmental Change | 3 |
| Earth Sciences | ||
| GEOL 1340 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 1400 | Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 1410 | Natural Disasters and Global Change | 3 |
| GEOL 1420 | Exploring the Planets | 3 |
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Max Rady College of Medicine - Community Health Sciences
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences, Health Studies, and Human Ecology | ||
| HEAL 1600 | Health and Health Professions | 3 |
| Family Social Sciences | ||
| FMLY 1000 | Families in Contemporary Canadian Society | 3 |
| FMLY 1010 | Human Development in the Family | 3 |
| FMLY 1012 | Introduction to Social Development | 3 |
| FMLY 1420 | Family Management Principles | 3 |
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KPER 1200 | Physical Activity, Health and Wellness | 3 |
| KPER 1400 | Concepts of Recreation and Leisure | 3 |
| KPER 1500 | Foundations of Physical Education and Kinesiology | 3 |
| REC 2100 | Introduction to Leisure Travel | 3 |
Faculty of Management/I. H. Asper School of Business
In addition to the courses listed below, students may register in any advanced level Business course for which they have the prerequisites, subject to space limitations.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | ||
| GMGT 1010 | Business and Society | 3 |
| GMGT 2060 | Management and Organizational Theory | 3 |
| GMGT 2070 | Introduction to Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| ENTR 2010 | Managing the Smaller Business | 3 |
| ENTR 2020 | Starting a New Business | 3 |
| Marketing | ||
| MKT 2210 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1010 | Music Matters: Excursions in Western Musical Culture | 3 |
| MUSC 1020 | Introduction to Popular Music | 3 |
| MUSC 1030 | History of Musical Theatre | 3 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory 1 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory 2 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1280 | Musical Style and Structure 1 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1290 | Musical Style and Structure 2 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1930 | Rudiments of Music | 3 |
| 1 | Contact the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music for permission to register. |
Faculty of Science
In addition to the courses listed below, University 1 students may take any 2000, 3000 and 4000 level Science courses for which they have the prerequisite, subject to space limitations.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | ||
| BIOL 1000 | Biology: Foundations of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 | Biology: Biological Diversity and Interaction | 3 |
| BIOL 1020 | Biology 1: Principles and Themes | 3 |
| BIOL 1030 | Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions | 3 |
| BIOL 1300 | Economic Plants | 3 |
| BIOL 1340 | The State of the Earth's Environment: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body | 3 |
| BIOL 1412 | Physiology of the Human Body | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 0900 | Preparatory Chemistry | 0 |
| CHEM 1018 | Chemistry - The Central Science | 3 |
| CHEM 1100 | Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties | 3 |
| CHEM 1120 | Introduction to Chemistry Techniques | 3 |
| CHEM 1130 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Computer Science | ||
| COMP 1010 | Introductory Computer Science 1 | 3 |
| COMP 1012 | Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| COMP 1020 | Introductory Computer Science 2 | 3 |
| COMP 1500 | Computing: Ideas and Innovation | 3 |
| COMP 1600 | Navigating Your Digital World | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | ||
| MATH 1010 | Applied Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1018 | Pre-Calculus in Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
| MATH 1080 | Fundamentals of Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1090 | Mathematical Reasoning in Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Techniques of Classical and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1220 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1230 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1232 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1240 | Elementary Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1310 | Matrices for Management and Social Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 1500 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Applied Calculus 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1700 | Calculus 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1710 | Applied Calculus 2 | 3 |
| Microbiology | ||
| MBIO 1010 | Microbiology I | 3 |
| MBIO 1220 | Essentials of Microbiology | 3 |
| MBIO 1410 | Introduction of Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Physics and Astronomy | ||
| Astronomy: | ||
| ASTR 1810 | Introduction to Astronomy: The Magnificent Universe | 3 |
| ASTR 1830 | Life in the Universe | 3 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYS 0900 | Preparing for University Physics | 0 |
| PHYS 1018 | The Mechanics of Nature | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 1050 | Physics 1: Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 1070 | Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| STAT 1000 | Basic Statistical Analysis 1 | 3 |
| STAT 1150 | Introduction to Statistics and Computing | 3 |
| STAT 2000 | Basic Statistical Analysis 2 | 3 |
| STAT 2150 | Statistics and Computing | 3 |
Faculty of Social Work
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SWRK 1310 | Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 2080 | Interpersonal Communication Skills (No longer offered) | 3 |
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2023-2024
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 3, 2023 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 7, 2023 |
| Labour Day | September 4, 2023 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | October 2, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 9, 2023 |
| Remembrance Day | November 13, 2023 |
| Winter Holiday | December 23, 2023 to January 2, 2024 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 19, 2024 |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 |
| Victoria Day | May 20, 2024 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 5, 2023 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 25, 2023 (subject to change) |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 6 and 11, 2023 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 6 to December 11, 2023 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 8 to April 10, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to July 4, 2024 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 5, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 7, 2024 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 6 to 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to 22, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 19, 2024 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 22, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 21, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes | March 20, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 16, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 4, 2023 |
| Winter Term | February 6, 2024 |
| * | Please see Last Day to Drop without Penalty |
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Friday November 13 for Remembrance Day) | November 13 to 17, 2023 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 19 for Louis Riel Day) | February 19 to 23, 2024 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 12 to 22, 2023 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 12 to 26, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 20, 2023 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 22, 2024 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 26, 2024 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 10, 2024 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 27, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 24, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 17 to 19, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 26, 2023 |
For students graduating February 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 19, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 4, 2024 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
For students graduating Spring 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 19, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 28, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 16, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 10, 2024 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2022 | August 27, 2024 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 4, 2024 |
| * | Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments. |
Dates for Summer Term 2024
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 20th will be made up on Friday, May 24th
Classes on Monday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 5th
Classes on Monday, August 5th will be made up on Friday, August 9th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 28th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to June 13, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | July 1 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| July - August | Ends June 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 1 to July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcriptsfor courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 9, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 4, 2024 |
| July - August | July 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter/Summer Term Spanning distance and online courses | July 5 to 8, 2024 |
| May - June | June 17 to 22, 2024 |
| July - August | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
- 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 | 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 | 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 | 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:
| 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
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.
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.