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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology

Dean: Dr. Peter Nickerson
Department Head: Ian Dixon
Program Director: Brent Fedirchuk
Administrative Support: Pei San Lew
General Office: 432 Basic Medical Sciences Building, RFHS, MRCoM
Telephone: 204 789 3209

Introduction

The Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology is a one year, stand-alone program based in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology in the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. To be eligible for this program, students must have completed a three or four year Bachelor’s degree with an appropriate combination of required courses.

This program has a course-based curriculum with a total of 27-credit hours of 5000 level courses. These courses provide students with basic frameworks of Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology for the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous systems. In addition, a course dedicated to Laboratory Physiology and Pathophysiology provides experience in biomedical or health sciences research laboratory.

In order to qualify for a Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology, students must complete the required 27 credit hours at the 5000 level with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below B in all courses.
 
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1Hours
PHGY 5002 Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
PHGY 5004 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
PHGY 5006 Endocrine Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
PHGY 5008 Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology 3
PHGY 5010 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
PHGY 5012 Laboratory Physiology and Pathophysiology 1 12
 Hours27
 Total Hours27
 
1
Staff within the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology Office will identify potential research projects for PHGY 5012, and provide the student with a written description of the project as well as expected experience(s) or outcomes, the location and instructor contact information. Staff will also be prepared to arrange the first student and instructor(s) meeting.
 

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology Academic Regulations

Admission Requirements

All applicants to the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher based on the last 60 credit hours of university degree level courses. Applicants must have a three or four-year bachelor’s degree completed from a university recognized by the University of Manitoba.

Applicants must have completed either:

Course Title Hours
6 credit hours in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Genetics, and/or Zoology6
and
3 credit hours in Chemistry and 3 credit hours in Physics6
or
6 credit hours in Animal or Human Physiology6

Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit all documentation required for application in English to undergraduate admissions at the University of Manitoba. Final official transcripts from any university or college attended other than the University of Manitoba are required. Copies or photocopies are not acceptable. Submitted transcripts will become property of University of Manitoba and will not be returned.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose primary language is not English and do not qualify for a waiver under the University of Manitoba's English language proficiency regulations will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the options listed at the University of Manitoba Admissions - International web site. 

Application Deadline

Term Start Date Canadian/US International
Fall Term September April 1 April 1

Selection Process

However, the number of students admitted will be determined by the Program Director based on the number of available research projects available for the PHGY 5012 Laboratory Physiology and Pathophysiology course. If a student requests an accommodation, it will be granted if the request can be reasonably met in the laboratory setting. In the event that applicants outnumber available positions for entry into the program, decision for entry will be made based on highest GPA on the last 60 credit hours of university degree level courses, by increasing the number of significant figures used in the calculation. Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie. All completed applications are time stamped upon submission. In the case of a paper application, these applications will be time stamped after they have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.

Notification of Decision

Applicants will be notified by e-mail, asking them to log into their application portal in Aurora to view the decision. Students that are offered admission will be required to confirm their acceptance. If the applicant does not accept the offer by the deadline date indicated in the letter, their offer will lapse and the applicant will need to contact the Admissions Office to discuss the possibility of an extension. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their e-mail account is active, and will accept messages from the University of Manitoba, and is checked in their absence. Acceptance to the Post-baccalaureate Diploma program is valid only for the term for which it is issued. Deferral of admission is not permitted. If a student decides to not undertake the courses required for the program following their admittance, they would need to reapply and be readmitted for a subsequent intake term.

Academic Regulations

The provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and the University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to its students.

Course Availability

Courses and Transfer Credit
Students are expected to complete all courses required with registration in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.

Examinations and Scholastic Standards

Deferred Examinations

A student may request a deferred examination in PHGY 5002, PHGY 5004, PHGY 5006, PHGY 5008 or PHGY 5010 on the grounds listed in the University’s Deferred Examination policy which are:

  • participation in an inter-university, provincial, inter-provincial, national or international scholastic or athletic event;
  • religious obligations; or
  • a medical condition.

Students requesting a deferred examination due to a known condition as listed above must file an application normally twenty (20) working days prior to the day of the scheduled examination with the Department.

Applications for a deferred examination after the examination has been missed will also be considered for medical or compassionate reasons, but must be filed within two working days of the date of the missed examination to the course instructor and Department Office staff. A medical certificate or other appropriate documentation may be required.

For PHGY 5012, the student is normally required to complete two research projects, one in each of the Fall and Winter terms. Completion of at least one research project is required and a literature review project is available as an option in the event a second research project is not available. Thus, a student may defer a "research project" in the Fall term but will be required to complete a research project in the Winter term, and must apply for a deferred examination as described above. If a student has completed a research project in the Fall term, and applies and is approved for a deferred examination in the Winter term, this will take the form of a literature review project. In addition, a student can make a request to the course coordinator for an “incomplete” in PHGY 5012 and if approved could be provided with additional time to complete the course.

All deferred examinations for PHGY 5002, PHGY 5004, PHGY 5006, PHGY 5008, PHGY 5010 and PHGY 5012 are normally scheduled to take place within 30 working days from the end of the final PHGY 5008 Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology examination. The date of the deferred examination for a particular course(s) will be set by the program coordinator no later than May 15 and in consultation with the course instructor(s). The deferred examination for PHGY 5012 will normally be a literature review project.

Continuation in the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program

A student must complete all required courses with no grade below a B. Students that fail to maintain this standing will be required to withdraw. However, the Department will allow one supplemental examination in each of PHGY 5002, PHGY 5004, PHGY 5006, PHGY 5008 and PHGY 5010 to improve a failing grade. Passing the supplemental examination will result in replacement of the previous course attempt by a B grade on the student's record. A supplemental examination option is available for PHGY 5012 in the form of a literature review project but only applies if at least one research project (of two required projects) is successfully completed with a B grade. In the event that the supplemental examination is not successfully passed for PHGY 5002, PHGY 5004, PHGY 5006, PHGY 5008, or PHGY 5010, the course must be repeated again in the next term the course is offered. The grade obtained will replace the grade of the previous course attempt in the Degree Grade Point Average. This option only applies to PHGY 5012 if the requirement for at least one completed research project has been met.

Appeals

Students who feel that they have received an unfair grade in a course should appeal to the instructor. If the matter is not thereby resolved or is related to academic matters other than grade appeals, it should be raised with the program coordinator and subsequently the Department’s Undergraduate Program Committee. By default, the Undergraduate Program Committee is composed of members of the Department Executive Committee (that includes the four Heads of the major Divisions in the Department (or Department Head approved designate) and the Department Head).

Attendance

This will be monitored by the course instructor(s). If absences exceed 10% of class or laboratory time without explanation then a warning may be given, and this will be reported to the program coordinator. If attendance continues to be unsatisfactory, the instructor has the authority to exclude the student from classes, laboratory and/or examinations. Such cases shall be reported to the program coordinator and the Undergraduate Program Committee at the first opportunity and within two working days. Students who are excluded from an examination for inadequate attendance will receive a failing grade.

Maximum Time to Completion

Students are expected to complete all program requirements within one-year of entry. However, all requests for extensions must be made to the program coordinator, and must be made in writing by June 30th. Only one request for an extension will normally be considered and must be accompanied by a realistic timeline for completion, but with a maximum total extension period of one year. Requests for an extension will be reviewed by the program coordinator in consultation with instructors on a case by case basis.

Voluntary Withdrawal

The date for voluntary withdrawal for the Fall and Winter terms can be found in the Academic Schedule, but is normally within the 2nd-3rd week of November and the 2nd-3rd week of March, respectively, for regular courses. For irregular courses, a formula for determining a withdrawal date can be found on the Registrar's Office website  It is the sole responsibility of the student to initiate a withdrawal, and no voluntary withdrawals are permitted after the deadlines for voluntary withdrawal without academic penalty.

Part-time Students

The Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program is not available as an option for part-time students.

PHGY 5002  Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology  3 cr  
This course introduces students to the basic medical physiology of the respiratory system, with emphasis on clinically relevant lung pathophysiology, in particular how basic concepts relate to disease and its treatment, as well as how this determines research questions in the field. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.
PHGY 5004  Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology  3 cr  
This course introduces students to basic medical physiology of the cardiovascular system, with emphasis on clinically relevant heart pathophysiology, in particular how basic concepts relate to disease and it's treatment, as well as how this determines research questions in the field. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.
PHGY 5006  Endocrine Physiology and Pathophysiology  3 cr  
This course introduces students to basic medical physiology of the endocrine system, with emphasis on clinically relevant endocrine pathophysiology, in particular how basic concepts relate to disease and its treatment, as well as how this determines research questions in the field. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.
PHGY 5008  Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology  3 cr  
This course introduces students to basic medical physiology of the nervous system, with emphasis on clinically relevant neurological dysfunctions/disease states such as Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar dysfunction, and spinal cord injury. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.
PHGY 5010  Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology  3 cr  
This course introduces students to the basic medical physiology of the cellular system, with emphasis on clinically relevant cellular pathophysiology of various diseases. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.
PHGY 5012  Laboratory Physiology and Pathophysiology  12 cr  
(Lab required) This course introduces students to basic laboratory research practices, providing a practical research experience in the biomedical or health-related sciences, under the supervision of an instructor(s). Research projects will be designed to include research techniques, data analysis and educational training. Registration is restricted to students in the Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology program.

Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2026-2027

Dates Applicable to all UM Students 

University Closure

When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held, and course assignment deadlines will not be set on dates where the University is closed.

Event Date
Canada Day July 1, 2026
Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) August 3, 2026
Labour Day September 7, 2026
Orange Shirt Day September 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Day October 12, 2026
Remembrance Day November 11, 2026
Winter Holiday December 24, 2026 to January 4, 2027
Louis Riel Day February 15, 2027
Good Friday March 26, 2027
Victoria Day May 24, 2027
Canada Day July 1, 2027
Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) August 2, 2027

Dates Applicable to most UM Students

Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Applied Human Nutrition, Architecture, 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, Applied Human Nutrition, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Midwifery, 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 September 8, 2026
Welcome Day Winter Term January 6, 2027
Architecture ED2 August 28, 2026
Kinesiology and Recreation Management TBD
Law September 8, 2026
Nurse Practitioner (NP) August 24 & 25, 2026

Start and End Dates

Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Applied Human Nutrition, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Midwifery, 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 9 to December 11, 2026
Winter Term January 7 to April 12, 2027
Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses January 7 to July 8, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma 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 8, 2026
Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses Ends January 6, 2027

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 9 to 23, 2026
Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses January 7 to 21, 2027

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 22, 2026
Fall/Winter Term classes Part A September 22, 2026
Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 22, 2026) January 20, 2027
Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses January 20, 2027

Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline

Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes September 23, 2026
Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses January 21, 2027

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 24, 2026
Fall/Winter Term spanning classes January 20, 2027
Winter Term classes March 22, 2027
Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses May 13, 2027

Fee Payment Deadlines

A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*

Event Date
Fall Term October 7, 2026
Winter Term February 3, 2027
*

Please see the 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: Applied Human Nutrition, 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 UM will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day) November 9 to 13, 2026
Winter Term Break (The UM will be closed Monday February 15 for Louis Riel Day) February 15 to 29, 2027

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, Applied Human Nutrition, 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 23, 2026
Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) April 13 to 25, 2027

Challenge for Credit Application Deadline

Event Date
For classes offered Fall Term 2026 and spanning Fall/Winter 2026-2027 September 23, 2026
For classes offered Winter Term 2027 January 21, 2027

Final Grade Appeal Deadlines

Event Date
For Final grades received for Fall Term 2026 classes January 25, 2027
For final grades received for Winter Term 2027 and Fall 2026/Winter 2027 classes June 14, 2027

Graduation and University Convocation

Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date.

For students graduating Fall 2026

Event Date
Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students July 8, 2026
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* August 26, 2026
Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) October 20 to 22, 2026

For students graduating February 2027

Event Date
Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students September 23, 2026
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* January 7, 2027
Graduation date for students graduating in February February 3, 2027
Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) May 31 to June 4, 2027

For students graduating Spring 2027

Event Date
Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students January 21, 2027
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* March 25, 2027
Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) May 31 to June 4, 2027
Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface June 7, 2027
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2027 August 24, 2027
Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates May 1, 2027
*

Last date for receipt by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments.

Dates Applicable to Agriculture Diploma

Orientation

Event Date
Orientation September 11, 2026
(No Orientation in Winter Term)

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Fall Term September 14 to December 11, 2026
Winter Term January 7 to April 8, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Regular Registration Period
Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes Ends September 13, 2026
Winter Term Classes Ends January 6, 2027
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period

A financial penalty may be assessed on late registrations. Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.

Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 14 to 25, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 7 to 20, 2027

Last Day to Drop without Penalty

Last date to drop and have class excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for classes dropped after this date 

Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 24, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline

Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 25, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 20, 2027

Voluntary (VW) Withdrawal deadline

Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from classes after this date.

Event Date
Fall Term Classes November 23, 2026
Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes March 16, 2027

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Fall Term (includes tests and midterms exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) December 12 to 22, 2026
Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) April 10 to 21, 2027

Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition

Orientation

Event Date
Program Orientation September 1 to 4, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Fall Term September 14 to December 18, 2026
Fall Fieldwork September 8, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to April 9, 2027
Winter Fieldwork January 5, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Fall Term N/A
Winter Term See the Term Breaks Section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
(Some students may need to complete fieldwork during the Winter Term break)

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Fall Term N/A
Winter Term N/A

Dates Applicable to Architecture:

Important Dates

Event Date
EVDS 2100 (Mandatory Urban Media Lab) August 31 to September 11, 2026

Dates applicable to Art (School of)

Important Dates

Event Date
First Year Field Trip TBD

Dates applicable to Dental Hygiene

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 2
Fall Term Classes August 17 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 31 to November 27, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 2, 2027
Winter Term Clinics January 5 to April 16, 2027
Clinical Clearance/Completion week* April 19 to 23, 2027
*No clinics during exam period
Year 3
Fall Term Classes August 10 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 24 to November 27, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 2, 2027
Winter Term Clinics January 5 to April 9, 2027
Clinical Clearance/Completion week April 19 to 23, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 31, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 24, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Event Date
Year 2
Fall Term November 2, 2026
Winter Term March 9, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term November 2, 2026
Winter Term March 9, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Term Breaks 

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Event Date
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Year 2
Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) November 30 to December 11, 2026
Winter Term April 5 to 12, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) December 7 to 11, 2026
Winter Term April 12 to 16, 2027

Dates applicable to Dentistry (including International Dentist Degree Program)

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term Classes August 17 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 31 to November 27, 2026
Winter Term Classes and Clinics January 5 to April 30, 2027
Clinical Clearance May 17 to 21, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term Classes August 10 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 31 to November 27, 2026
Winter Term Classes and Clinics January 5 to April 30, 2027
Clinical Clearance May 17 to 21, 2027
Year 3/IDDP 1
Fall Term Classes August 4 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 31 to December 4, 2026
Winter Term Classes and Clinics January 5 to April 30, 2027
Clinical Clearance May 17 to 21, 2027
Year 4/IDDP 2
Fall Term Classes August 4 to November 27, 2026
Fall Term Clinics August 31 to December 4, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 23, 2027
Winter Term Clinics January 5 to April 30, 2027
Clinical Clearance May 3 to 7, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 31, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 24, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Years 3/IDDP 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 25, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 4/IDDP 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 25, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Years 1
Fall Term November 2, 2026
Winter Term March 30, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term November 2, 2026
Winter Term March 30, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 3/IDDP 1
Fall Term November 3, 2026
Winter Term March 30, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes Janaury 19, 2026
Year 4/IDDP 2
Fall Term November 3, 2026
Winter Term March 23, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Years 1,2 and 3/IDDP 1
Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter term classes) November 30 to December 11, 2026
Winter Term May 3 to 14, 2027
Year 4/IDDP 2 (No examinations in Winter Term)
Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) November 30 to December 11, 2026

Dates applicable to Education (B.Ed. only *)

 *Note: Unless registered in a B.Ed. course, PBDE students follow the Dates applicable to most UM students. 

Orientation

Event Date
All students September 1, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Fall Term
Day Classes September 2 to November 6, 2026
Practicum Block September 8 to 11, November 16 to December 14, 2026
Practicum Mondays September 21, October 5, 26, 2026
MTS PD Day October 23, 2026
Program Day November 2, 2026
Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) December 15 to 18, 2026
Winter Term
Day Classes January 5 to March 12, 2027
Practicum Mondays January 11, 18, 25, February 8, 22, March 1, 8, 2027
Program Day February 1, 2027
Practicum Block March 15 to 25; April 5 to April 22, 2027
Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) April 23 to 28, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Fall Term Break See the Term Break section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Winter Term Break See the Term Break section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Winter Practicum Break March 29 to April 2, 2027

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Fall Term (as required) November 7, 2026
Winter Term (as required) March 13, 2027

Dates applicable to Management (M.B.A./M/Fin./M.S.C.M.)

Orientation

Event Date
Fall Term September 11, 2026
Winter Term January 8, 2027

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Fall Term TBD
Winter Term See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students

Dates applicable to Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Health Programs)

Note: Family Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Health Programs students follow the Dates applicable to most UM students. 

 Orientation

Event Date
Year 1 August 17 to 21, 2026
Year 3 August 31, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term August 24 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to May 21, 2027
Rural Week one-week placement between May 24 to June 4, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term August 24 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to May 21, 2027
Year 3 & 4
Fall Term August 31 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to May 7, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1, 2, 3, 4
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 14, 2026
Winter Term January 25, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Year 1, 2, 3, 4
Fall Term November 23, 2026
Winter Term April 12, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 25, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Year 1 & 2
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break March 15 to 19, 2027
Year 3 & 4
Fall & Winter Term Break N/A

Examination and Test Dates

N/A

Dates applicable to Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing Orientation

Event Date
Fall Term August 26 to 27, 2026
Winter Term December 17 to 18, 2026

Nursing Start and End Dates

*Note: Some students may need to complete preparatory activities or clinical orientation prior to the start of term.

Event Date
Fall & Winter Term Classes Term 5 classes may start earlier than regular academic schedule, please check Aurora for dates.

Midwifery New Student Welcome

Event Date
Midwifery New Student Welcome September 8, 2026

Midwifery Start and End Dates

Event Date
MDFY 3020 January 7 to February 3, 2027*
*This course may be deleted and replaced by a proposed Indigenous Health Course

Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy

Orientation

Event Date
Year 1 August 31 & September 1, 2026
Year 2 August 31, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term Classes August 31 to November 20, 2026
Basic Fieldwork November 23 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 4 to April 30, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term Classes August 31 to December 18, 2026
Intermediate Fieldwork 2 January 4 to February 26, 2027, January 11 to March 5, 2027
Winter Term Classes March 8 to June 25, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 14, 2026
Winter Term January 25, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 14, 2026
Winter Term March 22, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term November 2, 2026
Winter Term April 5, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 25, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term November 23, 2026
Winter Term May 31, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes March 22, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break March 1 to 5, 2027
*Note: Some students may need to complete fieldwork during the mid-term break depending on availability of fieldwork sites.

Examination and Test Dates

N/A

Dates applicable to Pharmacy

Orientation

Event Date
Year 1 August 31, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term Classes September 1 to December 11, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 12, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term Classes August 31 to December 7, 2026
IPPE Community January 4 to 29, 2027
Winter Term Classes February 1 to May 7, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term Classes September 8 to December 14, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 12, 2027
Year 4 APPE Rotations
Block 3 August 24 to October 16, 2026
Block 4 October 19 to December 11, 2026
Block 5 January 4 to February 26, 2027
Block 6 March 1 to April 23, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 15, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 14, 2026
Winter Term February 19, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 22, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term November 17, 2026
Winter Term March 16, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term November 9, 2026
Winter Term April 16, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes February 19, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term November 17, 2026
Winter Term March 16, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Year 1 & 3 See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Year 2
Fall See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Winter March 22 to 26, 2027
Year 4 N/A

Examination & Test Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term Exams December 14 to 23, 2026
Winter Term Exams April 13 to 23, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term Exams December 8 to 18, 2026
Winter Term Exams May 10 to 21, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term Exams December 15 to 23, 2026
Winter Term Exams April 13 to 23, 2027
Year 4 N/A

Dates applicable to Physical Therapy

Event Date
Orientation N/A

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term Classes August 4 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to April 2, 2027
Spring/Summer Asynch. Classes and Clinical Placement (12 weeks) April 5 to July 30, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term Classes August 4 to September 25, 2026
Clinical Placement September 28 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term Classes January 5 to March 26, 2027
Spring/Summer Clinical Placements (12 weeks) April 5 to August 6, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 25, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes August 25, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes November 17, 2026
Winter Term March 16, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 15, 2026
Winter Term March 9, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Year 1 N/A
Year 2
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break (Year 2 only) March 29 to April 2, 2027
*Note: Some students may need to complete clinical placements during the mid-term depending on availability of clinical sites

Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies

Orientation

Event Date
Clinical Year August 17 to 21, 2026
Academic Year August 24 to 31, 2026

Start and End Dates

Event Date
Fall Term September 1 to December 4, 2026
Winter Term January 5 to April 2, 2027
Clinical Year - Term 1 August 24 to December 18, 2026
Clinical Year - Term 2 January 4 to April 25, 2027

Laste Date to drop without Penalty

Event Date
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 15, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027

Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline

Event Date
Fall Term November 17, 2026
Winter Term March 9, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students

eXAMINATION AND tEST dATES

Event Date
Fall Term December 7 to 18, 2026
Winter Term April 5 to 16, 2027

Dates applicable to Respiratory Therapy

Orientation

Event Date
Year 1, 2, 3 September 2, 2026

Start and End Dates

(Includes clinical placement and classes)

Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term September 2 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 5 to April 23, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term September 8 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to May 28, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term September 2 to December 18, 2026
Fall Term Rotations Starts September 8, 2026
Winter Term January 4 to June 4, 2027
Winter Clinical Rotations Starts January 4, 2027

Registration and Withdrawal Dates

Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 16, 2026
Winter Term January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 22, 2026
Winter Term January 25, 2027
Year 3
Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes September 16, 2026
Winter Term January 25, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Event Date
Year 1
Fall Term November 18, 2026
Winter Term March 23, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 19, 2027
Year 2
Fall Term November 24, 2026
Winter Term April 19, 2027
Fall/Winter Term Classes January 25, 2027
Year 3 See course syllabus

Term Breaks

The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.

Event Date
Year 1 & 2
Fall Term Break See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Winter Term Break See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students
Year 3
Fall Term Break N/A
Winter Term Break N/A

Examination and Test Dates

Event Date
Fall Term Exams December 7 to 18, 2026
Winter Term Exams April 12 to 24, 2027*
*RESP 2390 is not included in Exam Week

Dates applicable to Social Work

Orientation

Event Date
Fort Garry, Inner City Field Instruction Orientation September 8, 2026 (morning)
MSW-Indigenous Knowledge May 20, 2026 (afternoon)

Start and End Dates

Field Instruction*

Event Date
Fall Term September 9 to December 18, 2026
Winter Term January 7 to April 16, 2027
MSW-Indigenous Knowledge Starts August 17, 2026 with a one-week intensive

Dates for Summer Term

Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)

Classes on Monday, May 24th will be made up on Friday, May 28th

Classes on Monday, August 2nd will be made up on Friday, August 6th

May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 21st to Friday, July 2nd

Event Date
May - June May 10 to June 18, 2027 - 6 hours instruction/week
July - August July 5 to August 13, 2027 - 6 hours instruction/week
May - August (3 credits) May 10 to August 13, 2027 - 3 hours instruction/week
May - August (6 credits) May 10 to August 13, 2027 - 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 9, 2027
July - August Ends July 4, 2027
May - August (3 credits) Ends May 9, 2027
May - August (6 credits) Ends May 9, 2027

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 10 to May 13, 2027
July - August July 5 to 8, 2027
May - August (3 credits) May 10 to May 20, 2027
May - August (6 credits) May 10 to May 13, 2027

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. 

Event Date
May - June May 13, 2027
July - August July 8, 2027
May - August (3 credits) May 20, 2027
May - August (6 credits) May 13, 2027

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 8, 2027
July - August August 4, 2027
May - August (3 credits) July 22, 2027
May - August (6 credits) July 22, 2027

Fee Payment Deadlines

Event Date
May - June May 26, 2027
May - August (3 credits) May 26, 2027
May - August (6 credits) May 26, 2027
July - August July 14, 2027
*

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 9 to 10, 2027
May - June June 21 to 25, 2027
July - August August 16 to 20, 2027
May - August (3 credits) August 16 to 20, 2027
May - August (6 credits) August 16 to 20, 2027

Challenge for Credit

Event Date
Challenge for credit application deadline
For classes offered Summer Term 2027 April 23, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition

Event Date
Summer Term April 12 to July 16, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Dentistry

Event Date
IDDP Intersession May 3 to June 25, 2027 (tentative)

Summer Dates Applicable to Medicine

Event Date
Med 3 (Special Summer Offerings) May 10 to August 27, 2027
Med 3 (Summer Break) August 2 to August 13, 2027

Summer Dates Applicable to Midwifery

Event Date
MDFY 2090 May 3 to August 6, 2027
MDFY 3030 May 1 to June 13, 2027
MDFY 3032 June 14 to July 23, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Music

Event Date
MUSC 3200, 3210, 4212 July 5 to 16, 2027
MUSC 3360 TBD

Summer Dates applicable to Nursing

*Note: Some students may need to complete preparatory activities or clinical orientation prior to the start of term. Term 5 classes may start earlier than regular academic schedule, please check Aurora for dates.

Event Date
Orientation April 20 & 21, 2027
Start and End Dates May 10 to August 13, 2027
Regular Registration Period Ends May 9, 2027
Registration Revision Period May 10 to 25, 2027
Last Date to Drop without Penalty May 21, 2027
Late Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline May 25, 2027
Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline July 23, 2027
Term Break June 21 to 25, 2027
Final Exam Period August 16 to 20, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy

Event Date
Year 1 Intermediate Fieldwork 1 May 3 to June 25, 2027
Year 2 Advanced Fieldwork June 28 to September 17, 2027 (with flexible start and end dates)

Summer Dates applicable to Pharmacy

Event Date
Year 4 (starts in 2026)
Block 1 APPE Rotations May 4 to June 26, 2026
Block 1 Research Course Block May 4 to 29, 2026
Block 2 APPE Rotations June 29 to August 21, 2026
Block 2 Research Course Block July 27 to August 21, 2026
Year 2 IPPE Hospital Rotation (1 block per student)
Block 1 May 31 to June 25, 2027
Block 2 June 28 to July 23, 2027
Block 3 July 26 to August 20, 2027
Year 4 (starts in 2027)
Block 1 APPE Rotations May 31 to June 25, 2027
Block 1 Research Course Block May 3 to 28, 2027
Block 2 APPE Rotations June 28 to August 20, 2027
Block 2 Research Course Block July 26 to August 20, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies (Mandatory Term)

Event Date
Start and End Date April 26 to July 16, 2027
Exams July 19 to 30, 2027
Clinical Year - Term 3 April 26 to August 18, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Respiratory Therapy

Event Date
Year 2
RESP 2390 April 26 to May 28, 2027
Clinical Rotations June 1 to 26, 2027

Summer Dates applicable to Science

Event Date
May offer fieldtrip courses that have different dates

Summer Dates applicable to Social Work

Event Date
Summer Field Work May 10 to August 20, 2027

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 2030Technical Communications3
ANTH 2020Relatedness in a Globalizing World3
ARTS 1110Introduction to University3
ASIA 1420Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B)3
ASIA 1430Asian Civilization from 1500 (B)3
CATH 1190Introduction to Catholic Studies3
CATH 2010Literature and Catholic Culture 13
CATH 2020Literature and Catholic Culture 23
CLAS 2612Greek Literature in Translation3
CLAS 2622Latin Literature in Translation3
ENGL 0930English Composition3
ENGL 0940Writing About Literature3
ENGL 1XXX All English courses at the 1000 level
ENGL 2XXX All English courses at the 2000 level
ENVR 2810Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research3
FAAH 2930Writing about Art3
FILM 2280Film and Literature6
GEOG 2900Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A)3
GEOL 3130Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences3
GMGT 1010Business and Society3
GMGT 2010Business Communications3
GPE 2700Perspectives on Global Political Economy3
GRMN 1300Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 1310Love in German Culture in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 2120Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C)3
GRMN 2130Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C)3
GRMN 2500Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 2510German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C)3
GRMN 2520Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C)3
GRMN 2530My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 2540Heroes, Feathers, and Tipis: German Fascination with North American Indigenous Peoples3
GRMN 3262Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 3270Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C)3
GRMN 3282Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 3390German Representations of War (C)3
GRMN 3510Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)3
GRMN 3530Special 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
HIST 2530History of the Modern Middle East (R)3
HIST 2540History of the Islamic World (R)3
HNSC 2000Research Methods and Presentation3
HYGN 1340Communications2
INDG 2012Indigenous History in Canada6
INDG 2020The Métis in Canada3
INDG 2110Introduction to Indigenous Community Development3
INDG 2530Introduction to Indigenous Theory3
KPER 2120Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management3
LABR 1260Working for a Living3
LABR 1290Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada3
LABR 2200Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C)3
LABR 2300Workers, Employers and the State3
LABR 4510Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar3
LAW 1540Legal Methods5
LAW 2650Introduction to Advocacy3
LING 2740Interpretation Theory3
PHIL 2612A Philosophical History of Science3
PHIL 2614Philosophy of Science3
PHIL 2790Moral Philosophy6
PHIL 3220Feminist Philosophy3
POL 1900Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland3
POL 2600Polish Culture until 19183
POL 2610Polish Culture 1918 to the Present3
POL 2660Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture3
POLS 1502Introduction to Political Science3
PSYC 3380Nature, Nurture and Behaviour3
PSYC 4520Honours Research Seminar6
RLGN 1440Evil in World Religions3
RLGN 2032Introduction to the Study of Religion3
RLGN 2036Introduction to Christianity3
RLGN 2052Conservative Christianity in the United States3
RLGN 2112Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World3
RLGN 2116Cognitive Science and Religion3
RLGN 2140Introduction to Judaism3
RLGN 2160Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament")3
RLGN 2162Great Jewish Books3
RLGN 2170Introduction to the New Testament3
RLGN 2222The Supernatural in Popular Culture3
RLGN 2590Religion and Social Issues3
RLGN 2770Contemporary Judaism3
RLGN 3102Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship3
RLGN 3280Hasidism3
RUSN 1400Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation3
RUSN 1410Love in Russian Culture in English Translation3
RUSN 2280Russian Culture until 19003
RUSN 2290Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present3
RUSN 2310Exploring Russia through Film3
RUSN 2410Russian Literature after Stalin3
RUSN 2600Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation3
RUSN 2740Literature and Revolution3
RUSN 3770Tolstoy3
SLAV 3530Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies3
SOC 3100Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research6
SOC 3350Feminism and Sociological Theory3
UKRN 2200Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals3
UKRN 2410Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience3
UKRN 2590Ukrainian Literature and Film3
UKRN 2600Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies3
UKRN 2770Ukrainian Culture until 19003
UKRN 2780Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present3
UKRN 2820Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture3
UKRN 3970Women and Ukrainian Literature3
WOMN 1500Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities3
WOMN 1600Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences3
WOMN 2560Women, Science and Technology3
WOMN 3520Transnational Feminisms3

Mathematics Courses

Course Title Hours
AGRI 2400Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences3
ECON 2040Quantitative Methods in Economics3
FA 1020Mathematics in Art3
GEOG 3810Quantitative 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 3230Acoustics of Music3
PHIL 1300Introduction to Logic3
PHYS 1020General Physics 13
PHYS 1030General Physics 23
PSYC 2260Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology3
SOC 2294Understanding Social Statistics3
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)

Courses numbered in the 1000 range are introductory. Most appear on the Recommended Introductory Course (RIC) List. 2000, 3000, and 4000 course numbers indicate second, third, and fourth levels of university study in a subject. These courses are at the Undergraduate (UG) level.

Courses numbered in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master's work, courses in Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas, and Post-Graduate Medical Education programs. These courses are also at the Undergraduate (UG) level.

Courses numbered in the 6000 - 8000 range are courses of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. These courses are at the Graduate (GR) level.

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.

Appeal of Academic Decisions, Admission Decisions and Academic Accommodation Decisions

The Senate Committee on Appeals will consider appeals of Academic Decisions, Admission Decisions and Academic Accommodation Decisions, in accordance with the Senate Committee on Appeals policy and procedure.

Academic Decisions: Decisions of Faculty/School Councils or their Appeal Bodies, of Professional Unsuitability Committees, of Faculty/School Award Selection Committees and of the Comité d’appels de l’Université de Saint Boniface upon application by Appellants.

Admission Decisions: Decisions of Faculty/School/College admission selection committees, and these only when the Appellant has sought reconsideration by the admission selection committee as set out below: 

i) Administrative decisions which affect the admission process

ii) Decisions of Faculties/Schools/Colleges or Admissions Office personnel regarding eligibility requirements

iii) Decisions of Faculties/Schools/Colleges regarding granting transfer of credit at the point of admission and possible granting of advanced standing

Academic Accommodation Decisions: Decisions of the Director of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) regarding a request for reconsideration of a proposed accommodation.

The Senate Committee on Appeals policy and procedure as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Governing Documents website.

Academic Integrity

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. Academic Integrity refers to the adherence and alignment with ethical and professional principles, standards, practices and guided by a consistent system of values including honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage that serves as the foundation for making decisions and taking actions in education, research, and scholarship.

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

"Academic Integrity" refers to the adherence/alignment with ethical and professional principles, standards, practices and guided by a consistent system of values including honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage that serves as the foundation for making decisions and taking actions in education, research, and scholarship.

"Academic Misconduct" is any action or attempted action that undermines Academic Integrity at the University and may result in an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for any member of the academic community or wider society, 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) 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, examinations or other evaluations of academic work

(e) Impersonation - 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. Impersonation includes both the impersonator and the person initiating the impersonation.

(f) Contract Cheating - the outsourcing of academic work to a third party to produce work in whole or in part, whether or not payment or favour is involved, and submitting it as one's own.

(g) 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.

(h) Unauthorized Content Generation - the production of academic work in whole or part, for academic credit, progression or award, whether or not any payment or other benefit is involved, using not explicitly approved or undeclared technological assistance.

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 1 – 2 weeks before the posted exam period.

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 at the end of the following terms: Winter (May/June graduation date), Summer (October graduation date), and Fall (February graduation date). Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only. Students who graduate at the end of Fall term are welcome to attend the May/June ceremonies.

Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the section General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the advising offices of their faculties, colleges, or 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 strongly recommended to ensure that graduation requirements are met.

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

Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning for the Term in which they expect to complete graduation requirements. Application is made through the Aurora Student Information System.

Candidates who need to change their graduation date after they have made a graduation declaration, must contact the advising office of their faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.

After graduation has been declared, candidates will be sent a series of emails to their email account, requesting verifications of full legal name, degree sought and plans for attendance at Convocation ceremonies. 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.

Graduates 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.