A key component of the mission of Extended Education is to provide equality of opportunity and increased access to the educational resources of the university and the community. General Studies, originated in 1979, strives to fulfill this mission by allowing people who require a specific selection of courses for meeting entry requirements, career development and personal interest to enroll in courses at the University of Manitoba. It provides an opportunity for people who are not seeking a University of Manitoba degree to take degree credit courses in a variety of disciplines. Courses may be taken in General Studies in the Regular Session, Summer Session or by Distance and Online Education.
Entrance requirements to General Studies
Students may be admitted to General Studies in one of the following categories: Auditing Student; Mature Student; Special Student; Visiting Student. Detailed information on the entrance requirements and a description of the student categories can be found in the Admissions chapter of the Undergraduate Calendar & Registration Guide or by contacting the General Studies Office.
Courses available to General Studies students
General Studies students may choose from courses in the faculties of Arts, I.H. Asper School of Business, and Science, as well as other faculties and schools. General Studies students have essentially the same course choices that are available to University 1 students.
Courses offered in the faculties of Architecture, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology, Nursing, Physical Education and Recreation Studies, Social Work, School of Art, and School of Music require teaching faculty approval prior to registration, with the exception of courses included in the University 1 list (see the University 1 chapter of the Undergraduate Calendar & Registration Guide).
Some introductory level courses require the completion of specific high school courses as prerequisites. Also, university prerequisites may be required for other courses. Prerequisites are given in the course descriptions found in the faculty or school chapters of the Undergraduate Calendar & Registration Guide.
University of Manitoba academic performance requirements
All students admitted to General Studies are required to comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures of the University of Manitoba. See the chapter, General Academic Regulations and Policy in the Undergraduate Calendar & Registration Guide, or contact the General Studies office.
General Studies Academic Assessment Policy
Assessment of the academic standing of students enroled in General Studies will take place at the end of each term of studies following the completion of a minimum cumulative total of 42 credit hours. At each point of assessment, a student will be considered to be in Good Standing if a minimum cumulative grade point average 2.00 (CGPA) has been achieved.
The following will apply to students who fail to achieve Good Standing:
- The first time a student’s CGPA falls below 2.00 the student shall be placed on Probation Warning.
- If, in the next applicable term of study, the student fails to achieve the minimum of CGPA of 2.00, the student shall be placed on Probation.
- Following the third term in which the student fails to achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.00, the student shall be placed on Suspension Warning.
- If a student fails to achieve the minimum CGPA of 2.00 for a fourth term of study, the student shall be placed on Academic Suspension.
Students are suspended for two academic years. Following the suspension period students may re-apply for admission to General Studies.
Credit hour policy
In an effort to assist students with academic decisions, students who have completed 45 credit hours of studies with General Studies will be required to meet with a student advisor before being allowed further registration in General Studies. Until such time as the student meets with the advisor, a block will be placed on their record to prevent further registration.
Transfer to faculties and schools
After completing 24 credit hours of study, General Studies students can apply to a faculty of their choice (some faculties and schools require the completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours). General Studies students will need to determine the specific subject requirements of the faculty to which they plan to apply. This information is available in the Undergraduate Calendar & Registration Guide or from the General Studies office. Students are encouraged to apply to a faculty of their choice as soon as the credit requirements have been completed.
Student services
A student advisor is available to assist students with course and program planning, and to provide admission and registration information on a drop-in basis or by appointment throughout the year in the General Studies office.
For more information, contact:
Alisa Claman, Student Advisor
(204) 474-8330 or
Michelle Kidd, Assistant Advisor
(204)
474-7154
188 Extended Education Complex
Canada
Toll Free 1-888-216-7011
ext. 8330 or ext. 7154
Fax (204) 474-7661
E-mail: generalstudies@umanitoba.ca