Review the entrance requirements

The requirements for all of our programs are found in our admissions requirements section. If you are not sure if you meet these requirements, contact our office for advice. If you are an international student, make sure to also check the additional information on admission requirements, restrictions, and processes in our international student section.

Check available terms and application deadlines

The terms and deadlines for all of our programs are listed in our apply for admission section. Your application and fee must be submitted online or postmarked by the deadline to be considered. Note that some programs will continue to accept in-person paper applications after the online application process is closed. If you miss the deadline for your preferred program, check with our office for alternate suggestions. 

Step 2: Completing the application form

Select your application process: online or a paper application. The online Application Guide will indicate if you can apply to your chosen program on-line or if you are required to complete and submit the paper application.

Online application (recommended)

Applying online is easy. The online application is the quickest and easiest way to apply to most of the University of Manitoba undergraduate programs. You will save time and postage, and the initial processing of your application will be completed much faster.

Make sure you have the following information available before you begin the online application: 

• Basic biographical information such as address, date of birth, immigration details if not born in Canada, etc. You will require an email address; if you do not already have one, you can obtain a free address at any of a number of sites including hotmail.com, yahoo.com or gmail.com.
• Details of your current and prior education including starting and end dates.
• A valid VISA or MasterCard if you wish to pay the required application fee by credit card. You will also have the option to complete the application form online and submit the application fee by mail (cheque or international money order in Canadian funds made payable to the University of Manitoba) or in person at our office (cheque, money order, cash, or debit card). Both the application form and the application fee must be received in our office by the admission deadline.

You will be asked to create your own Applicant PIN (Personal Identification Number) and will be assigned both an Applicant Number and a University of Manitoba ID number. Make sure to write down these last two numbers and to remember your PIN. (If you can not complete your application at one time, you can return to finish or update your application by returning to the site and entering your Applicant Number and PIN.)

Make sure to click on the Critical Information link that appears by your Program Choice and follow any directions specific to your program. Any additional supplemental applications or instructions will be available through the Critical Information link. When you have completed all the sections of the application and either paid the application fee by credit card or printed out the Payment Form, print a copy of the application for your records by selecting the “Print Application Summary” button on the Checklist page.

Paper applications

If your program of choice does not take online applications or you prefer to apply using the traditional paper form, you can download the specific application form from the program's application page. Complete the form, making sure to answer all of the questions fully and sign the declaration on the last page. Return the form and the non-refundable application fee (cheque or international money order in Canadian funds made payable to the University of Manitoba; VISA or MasterCard details; in-person cash or Interac) to the Admissions Office by the application deadline.

Step 3: Application follow up

Receive an acknowledgement letter

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement letter detailing required documentation within a few weeks of the receipt of their application by the Admissions Office. Make note of your Admission Officer’s name and contact information, and your U of M ID and Applicant Numbers for any future questions about your application.

Applicants must send in any documents or information requested in the acknowledgement notification, in future communications from the Admissions Office, or from their faculty office as quickly as possible. Generally, applications must be complete by July 15 to be considered for September admission. (Some faculties will have different deadlines as detailed in their Applicant Bulletins or the acknowledgement letters). Photocopies are not accepted. It is recommended that original documents be sent by registered mail or courier to prevent loss. Original documents, such as marriage or birth certificates, will be returned to applicants. Other original documents may be returned if the request is made by October 1 (for Fall applications). Transcripts and other academic documents become University property and will not be returned.

Click here for more information on required documents.

Click here for more information on our transfer credit policies.

Apply for Residence or other University Services

If you want to apply for on-campus accommodation, download the application found on the Student Residences web site or contact their office. Apply early as spaces fill up quickly.

Visit Student Services to learn more about: 

• Aboriginal Student Centre
• International Centre for Students
• Academic Learning Centre
• Student Advocacy and Accessibility
• Student Counselling and Career Centre
• University Health Service
• Active Living
• Student Life

Check your email regularly and keep addresses up to date

It is important for applicants to check their email/mail on a regular basis and to keep these addresses up to date. Online applicants can update biographical data or submit another application to an alternate choice of program through Aurora Student. Applicants will receive a notice of the admission decision after all documentation is received, assessed and an admission decision is made. Many faculties hold selection meetings in middle to late spring and applicants must wait for the results of these meetings.

Step 4: After receiving the admission decision

Confirm that you wish to accept the offer of admission

All students who are offered admission, except for those admitted to University 1, Engineering, or General Studies, will be required to confirm their acceptance of the offer of admission with the Admissions Office to finalize the process. In some cases, students will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit on their tuition fees or to submit other documentation to hold their position. You will receive details regarding deposits, documentation due dates, and details on how to confirm the acceptance of your offer with your formal offer of admission.

You can only hold an offer of admission to one program at a time. If you are offered admission to more than one program you will need to confirm your preferred program selection with our Admissions Office.

Alternate choice of program

Any student whose application for Direct Entry admission to Engineering, Fine Arts, or Music is unsuccessful, will be automatically be considered for admission to an alternate program (University 1 or General Studies). All other students must complete a second application form (online or paper) and pay a second application fee, to be considered for admission to an alternate program. The second application must be submitted by the appropriate application deadline. You do not need to wait for the admission decision on your first choice to apply for an alternate program.

Attend any required pre-registration, orientation, or advising session

All new University 1 students must complete, an online tutorial which teaches how to use the Aurora Student Registration System prior to registration. Details on Start@U1 will be sent to all U1 applicants. Students admitted to other programs that require attendance at orientations or student advisor appointments will also receive information as necessary.

Register for courses

Registration for courses is usually completed online through the Aurora Student system on the U of M web site. More information on registration can be found in the Calendar and Registration Guide.