The Special Consideration Category will consider applicants from Aboriginal populations of Canada only. Applicants in this category must meet the minimum entrance requirements of Option 1 including a minimum AGPA of 2.5. Although competitive, less weight will be given to background academic performance. Applicants in this category do not have to meet the competitive AGPA of admitted students in the admission year.

Applicants must complete a supplementary application form that is sent by the Admissions Office following submission of the regular application. The Supplementary Application and following information are due no later than June 1:

1. A typed personal statement that identifies the reasons for selecting Nursing as a career choice; describes their education, employment, and volunteer experience; relates the significance of these experiences to their choice of Nursing as a career; and provides their reasons for applying in the Special Consideration category.
2. Three professional letters of reference that address the applicant’s suitability for Nursing and potential for success. One of the letters is required from a Nursing course leader, attesting to the applicant's suitability for the Nursing program. Examples of suitable references include a teacher, employer, clergy, and health professional. References from friends or family will not be accepted.
3. Proof of Aboriginal Ancestry (i.e., Copy of Treaty Status or Metis Card).
4. An interview may be required.

Selection is determined by the Admissions Committee.

In considering applications in this category, less weight will be given to background academic performance.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the University of Manitoba based on any of the supplementary information.

Up to five percent of admission spaces may be offered to Special Consideration Category applicants. The allocation of available spaces is entirely at the discretion of the Faculty of Nursing.

The Admissions Committee shall not be bound to admit the maximum percentage of applicants in the Special Consideration category in any given year.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to consider the applicant who has applied for Special Consideration under the regular admission category, if it benefits the applicant.

Appeals of decisions are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision are not subject to review.

 January, 2012