The University of Manitoba is pleased to offer a number of credential completion opportunities in partnership with other post-secondary institutions in Manitoba, Canada, and internationally. These collaborative opportunities to enhance the student educational experience and support student mobility include: Articulation Agreements and Joint Programs.

• Articulation Agreements are University of Manitoba Senate approved bilateral or multi-lateral agreements, between the University of Manitoba and other recognized post-secondary institutions that define the terms and conditions for consideration of admission and recognition of prior learning within the context of specific programs or credentials. Upon successful admission students may receive established credit within a program at the University of Manitoba, which shortens the path to the credential (typically a three-year or four-year degree) that is ultimately sought.

Recognition of prior academic achievement may be in the form of University of Manitoba equivalent course credit, general (unallocated) credit, block credit, or advanced standing, reducing the total credit hours required for credential completion (see below for detailed definitions). This credit would be based on either:

• an earned credential (for example a one-year or two year certificate or diploma), or
• an approved program of study at the partner institution

• Joint Programs are agreements between two institutions that lead to a credential, or multiple credentials, based on a prescribed set of course requirements offered collaboratively between the institutions.

All agreements are subject to minimum performance requirements, year-limits on completion, and program applicability, as outlined in the University of Manitoba's undergraduate and graduate calendars. In addition, coursework completed at a recognized post-secondary institution is assessed, as needed, as part of the application for admission process at the University of Manitoba.

Important definitions

Equivalent course credit: Credit awarded direct equivalency to course offerings at the University of Manitoba as a result of external course assessment (one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-one) by the applicable department or teaching unit. Equivalent course credit may be used in lieu of University of Manitoba course offerings to fulfill pre-requisite and program requirements.

General (unallocated) credit: Where sufficient overlap in course learning outcomes cannot be established based on external course assessment (one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-one), general (unallocated) credit may be assigned by the applicable department or teaching unit. General (unallocated) credit may be used to meet general program requirements, but typically is not acceptable as a substitution for program specified courses.

Block credit: Credit hours awarded based on successful completion of a certificate, diploma or grouping of courses that are recognized as having an academic wholeness or integrity, and that can be related meaningfully within the context of a University of Manitoba degree program or other credential.

Advanced standing: Recognition of prior coursework for the purpose of admission or program progression that does not result in transfer credit being applied directly to a student's record. Instead, individual courses or credit hours may be waived based on existing course assessments or program approval.

Articulation Agreements & Joint Agreements (Manitoba)

Assiniboine Community College/University of Manitoba Articulation Agreements

Business Administration Diploma (ACC)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (U of M)
Effective: 02 June, 1999
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Red River College/University of Manitoba Articulation Agreements

Business Administration Diploma (RRC)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (U of M)
Effective: 14 May, 1997
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Culinary Arts Diploma (RRC)/ Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences (U of M)
Effective: 13 September, 2013
Review Date: 13 September, 2018
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Joint Agreements:

American Sign Language - English Interpretation Diploma (RRC)/ Bachelor of Arts (U of M)
Effective: 01 September, 2000
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Deaf Studies (Joint) Certificate (RRC and U of M)
Effective: 01 September, 2000
Review Date: ---
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University College of the North/University of Manitoba Articulation Agreements

Business Administration Diploma (UCN)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (U of M)
Effective: 01 March, 2000
Review Date: ---
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Natural Resources Management Technology Diploma (UCN)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science (U of M)
Effective: 01 September, 2012
Review Date: 01 September, 2017
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Joint Agreements:

Bachelor of Nursing (Joint) Degree (UCN and U of M)
Effective: 01 September, 1996
Review Date: ---
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Université de Saint-Boniface École technique et professionnelle/University of Manitoba Articulation Agreements

Administration des affaires diplôme (USB ÉTP)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (U of M)
Effective: 01 March, 2000
Review Date: ---
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