School presentations and events
Contact our team for information about booking a school presentation. Students and school groups are also encouraged to attend on-campus and virtual events held throughout the year.
Resources for school counsellors
As a school counsellor, teacher, or educator, you play a vital role in preparing high school students for their future. The University of Manitoba is dedicated to providing you with the information you need to help your students transition from high school to university.
Welcome
Monthly highlights
September 2026
- Register to attend our Fall Counsellors' Seminar on Tues. Sept. 15, to be held in-person on the UM Fort Garry campus at Princess Auto Stadium (or watch live on YouTube if you cannot attend in-person).
- New counsellors - register to attend our virtual New Counsellor Orientation webinar on Thurs. Sept. 10.
- Save the date for UM's annual Fall Open House on Tues. Oct. 27.
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Counsellors' Seminar
School counsellors, educators and career professionals are invited to join us in September and April for annual professional development events focused on UM programs, services and important updates. Supplementary videos and recordings are also available to watch on-demand.
Fall Counsellor Events
Counsellors, educators and career professionals are invited to join us for annual professional development events in September to learn more about working with potential UM applicants over the school year. Both new and returning counsellors are highly encouraged to attend our Fall Counsellors' Seminar on Tues. Sept. 15 - register to attend in-person or watch live on YouTube.
NEW COUNSELLOR ORIENTATION
Thurs. Sept. 10, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CDT
Virtual event - via Zoom webinar
New counsellors are invited to join us online for this 45-minute webinar focused on introductory UM information. Join us for an overview of the UM application process, admission requirements, programs, and Q&A. New counsellors should attend both this introductory webinar as well as the in-person Fall Counsellors' Seminar (details below).
REGISTER FOR NEW COUNSELLOR ORIENTATION
FALL COUNSELLORS' SEMINAR
Tues. Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
In-person event - Princess Auto Stadium, UM Fort Garry campus
All counsellors are invited to join us in-person for important admission and scholarship updates and to network with representatives from UM academic programs. Please see below for full event details.
REGISTER FOR FALL COUNSELLORS' SEMINAR
| Arrive and Check-in: | 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
| Seminar time: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Pinnacle Room, Princess Auto Stadium University of Manitoba - Fort Garry Campus |
Event details:
- Free parking is available on-site at Princess Auto Stadium. Please note: guests will be required to walk outdoors from the parking area to check in at the Pinnacle Room.
- Complimentary breakfast service will be available between 8:30 - 9:30 AM for all guests.
- Networking and Q&A with representatives from UM academic programs will be available throughout the event. Formal presentations begin at 9:00 AM.
Can’t attend? Watch the livestream:
Guests who are unable to attend in-person can watch Counsellors' Seminar live on YouTube beginning at 9:00 AM CDT on Tues. Sept. 15.
Watch Counsellors’ Seminar on YouTube
Accessibility:
UM strives to provide an accessible environment for all students and visitors. If you have accessibility needs and/or require specific assistance while on campus, or if you require alternative formats for information presented in our counsellor events, please contact our team by email at Student.Recruitment@umanitoba.ca or by phone at +1-204-474-8808.
Spring Counsellors' Seminar
The virtual Spring Counsellors' Seminar is focused on everything you need to know when working with students who have applied for fall admission. Our 2027 seminar will be hosted virtually in April 2027.
Application demo (Manitoba applicants)
Application demo (all applicants)
Presentations and campus visits
Help your students to discover all that the University of Manitoba has to offer. Encourage your students to attend in-person and online campus tours and events throughout the year.
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Campus visits
In-person and online campus tours are available for students and school groups throughout the year. Refer to our campus tours information for more details and to register. You can also take a self-guided tour of campus anytime with our Virtual 360° Tour.
Preparing your students for university
We offer a number of helpful tools and resources to ensure students are well-prepared to enter the university and succeed in our community.
Indigenous student resources
The Indigenous Student Recruitment + Community Relations team is available to advise prospective Indigenous students whether they are applying directly from high school, coming from an adult learning centre or mature learners. Contact us at indigenous.recruitment@umanitoba.ca for more information or to arrange a presentation or campus visit.
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International students in Canadian high schools
International students finishing their high school education in Canada may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency depending on their home country and the amount of time they have been studying in Canada.
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Explore undergraduate career outcomes
Students and counsellors can use our career planning resources to explore occupations, interests and the different job outcomes and professional opportunities available to students in our programs.
Accessibility services
Students with accessibility needs are encouraged to connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to arrange a consultation. SAS can provide assistance for students with a wide range of accessibility needs, from note taking services to interpreters and counselling. Students are encouraged to contact SAS to discuss their accessibility needs well before the start of classes (at least one month prior is strongly recommended).
Applying to UM
Applications for fall admission are available every year in September. Students will complete their application for admission online and should review the admission requirements and high school pre-requisites for their intended program prior to starting an application.
High school students may apply via the direct entry route into a faculty/college or program. This means beginning their studies in University 1 (U1) or a program that offers a direct entry option. Encourage your students to review the Direct Entry admission requirements for their intended program prior to beginning their application to determine what high school courses are necessary for admission.
Counsellors and students can use the First Year Planning Guide to identify required first year university courses for any UM degree program – select the program name from the guide index and you will be taken to a page that lists course and elective requirements as well as information about high school course pre-requisites and minimum grades.
- Undergraduate admission requirements and how to apply
- Academic 40S course guide (PDF)
- Provincial course equivalencies
- English language proficiency
- International admission requirements by country
- Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Documents are available in alternate formats upon request to student.recruitment@umanitoba.ca.
Early Application Tuition Prize: Students who apply to UM by December 1, 2026 will be automatically entered to win one of 10 tuition prizes worth $5,000 each. Five prizes are for domestic students and five are for international students, with the tuition credit applied to Fall 2027 tuition fees.
Direct entry application process
September: Applications for fall admission go live
- December 1: Early application tuition prize deadline
- December 1: Application deadline for Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships
- January 15: Application deadline for direct entry to Desautels Faculty of Music
- March 1*: Direct Entry application deadline and General Entrance Scholarship application deadline
- Late March: Admissions requests final first semester grades and midterm second semester grades for Manitoba high school students who have applied before March 1
- May 1: Deadline for out of province and international students to submit interim transcripts
- Mid-June: Admissions requests final grades for Manitoba high school students
- July 7: Deadline for out of province and international students to submit final transcripts
*While students are encouraged to apply for admission to University 1 by March 1, the final application deadline for University 1 is May 1 for international students and August 1 for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Application fee
- The application fee for Canadian citizens and permanent residents is $100.00 CDN.
- The application fee for international students is $130.00 CDN.
Conditional offers of admission
Conditional offers are issued to Direct Entry applicants who apply before March 1 and are based on self-reported grades – students should try to use an accurate predictor, such as their Grade 11 grades.
Students must maintain the grades indicated in their application – this will be checked once interim grades are received in the spring.
Eligible students who receive an offer must accept the offer by the date indicated in their offer letter.
Grade submission
Manitoba students in Grade 12: Admissions will contact schools and divisions in early April to submit interim grades for students who have applied before March 1. Admissions will also request final grades for students who apply before June 1.
Students who need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency may need to provide additional grades not otherwise captured in standard grade requests – for example, Grade 10, 11 and 12 grades to demonstrate three consecutive years of high school study in Canada.
Out of province applicants and high school graduates must submit their required documents to Admissions by May 1, and final documents by July 7.
Benefits of early application
| Benefit | Apply before December 1 | Apply after December 1, before March 1 | Apply after March 1 |
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| Eligible for $5,000 tuition prize | √ | X | X |
| Application requirement for LOT / ILOT scholarship application | √ | X | X |
| Consideration for General Entrance Scholarships ($1,000 - $3,000) | √ | √ | X |
| Receive Conditional Offer of Admission | √ | √ | X |
| Admissions requests interim and final grades (Manitoba students only) | √ | √ | Final grades only if before June 1 |
Next steps for admitted students
A number of supports are available to newly admitted students to help them prepare for course registration, including tutorial videos, the First Year Planning Guide and orientation events. See our suite of Next Steps materials for information on making the transition from high school to university.
Scholarships and awards
The University of Manitoba provides more than $40 million in scholarship and bursary support to students. High school students may be eligible for some awards automatically while others require specific applications. Encourage your students to familiarize themselves with our scholarship opportunities and prepare by taking the appropriate high school courses.
General entrance scholarships
General entrance scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $3,000 may be awarded to eligible students who meet the entrance scholarship requirements and apply for Direct Entry admission prior to March 1. Counsellors and educators are encouraged to use the Academic 40S course guide (PDF) to determine which senior level courses may be considered for general entrance scholarships.
University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarship requirements
Other entrance awards, such as BMO Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships, may require separate applications and have award-specific requirements and deadlines. Encourage your students to familiarize themselves with the many scholarship and award opportunities listed below.
- Entrance awards
- BMO Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships
- BMO Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships
- Bursaries
Counsellors and students can explore scholarship and award opportunities using our searchable Awards Database. Search by program, year of study, student type and more!
Contact Financial Aid and Awards: awards@umanitoba.ca
Connect with us
The Student Recruitment team is available to assist counsellors and students with any of your questions. Contact a member of our team today.
Student Recruitment
65 Chancellor’s Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
204-474-8808