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 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. Courses completed in University 1 fulfill year 1 of any three-or-four year undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba. After completing a minimum of 24 credit hours in University 1, students can 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, entering directly into the second year.

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.

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 University 1 Appeals information 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 List

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 List

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 List

Course	Title	Hours
FA 1020	Mathematics in Art	3
FA 1212	Topics in the Art of Popular Culture	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 List

Course	Title	Hours
Anthropology
ANTH 1210	Ancient Peoples and Places	3
ANTH 1220	Socio-Cultural Anthropology	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 (No longer offered)
ASIA 1790	Basic Hindi-Urdu (No longer offered)
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 List

Course	Title	Hours
French, Spanish and Italian
French:
FREN 1152	Introductory French 1	3
FREN 1154	Introductory French 2	3
FREN 1192	Français pour bilingues et francophones 1	3
FREN 1194	Français pour bilingues et francophones 2	3
FREN 1202	Intermediate French 1	3
FREN 1204	Intermediate French 2	3
FREN 1252	Français oral 1	3
FSIE 2100	Exploration of Contemporary French and Francophone Cultures	3
Spanish:
FSIE 2600	Explorations of Hispanic Pop Culture	3
SPAN 1182	Introductory Spanish 1	3
SPAN 1184	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 List

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 2530	History of the Modern Middle East (R)	3
HIST 2540	History of the Islamic World (R)	3
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 1202	Introductory Icelandic 1	3
ICEL 1204	Introductory Icelandic 2	3
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
ICEL 2450	Viking Legends in World Literature	3
ICEL 2460	Icelandic Music	3
ICEL 2470	The Viking Age	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 1252	Introductory Cree 1 - Pass/Fail Option	3
INDG 1260	Introductory Cree 2	3
INDG 1262	Introductory Cree 2 - Pass/Fail Option	3
INDG 1270	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 1	3
INDG 1272	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 1 - Pass/Fail Option	3
INDG 1280	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 2	3
INDG 1282	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) 2 - Pass/Fail Option	3
INDG 1300	Selected Topics in Introductory Indigenous Language	3
INDG 1310	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Immersion	3
INDG 1312	Introductory Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Immersion - Pass/Fail Option	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 1440	Descriptive Grammar of Modern English	3
LING 1460	Words	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
PHIL 1520	Goodness, Beauty, and Justice	3
PHIL 1540	Philosophical History of Ideas	3
Political Science
POLS 1502	Introduction to Political Science	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
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.

Faculty of Education

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
EDUA 1790	Introduction to Education: What Does it Mean to Teach?	3
EDUB 1790	Introduction to Education: What does it mean to Teach?	3

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 List

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 List

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 List

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 List

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 List

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
Finance
FIN 1010	Introduction to Personal Finance	3
Marketing
MKT 2210	Fundamentals of Marketing	3

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Course List

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 1040	Discovering Jazz	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 List

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 List

Course	Title	Hours
SWRK 2080	Interpersonal Communication Skills (No longer offered)	3

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.

Academic Schedule

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.

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.

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

Academic Schedule

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.

Academic Schedule

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.

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

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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.*

Academic Schedule

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.

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.

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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 for Summer Term

Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)

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

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

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

Academic Schedule

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.

Academic Schedule

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.

Academic 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. 

Academic Schedule

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.

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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.

Academic Schedule

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

Academic Schedule

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

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

Calculation of Grade Point Average

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

Quality Points

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

Quality Point Total

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

Grade Point Average (GPA)

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

Example:

Grade Point Average

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

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

Poor Grades and Program Progression

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

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

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

Academic Honours

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

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

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

Academic Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

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

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

Credit for Term Work