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2019 NEXT STEPS FOR NEW STUDENTS
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ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIP OFFER VOCABULARY YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accept your offer by June 1st Term is the timeframe during which courses
• Once an official admission decision has been made, are offered. Not all courses are offered each term.
you will receive notification by email. Fall Term: September to December
• Scholarship offers will be emailed to eligible Winter Term: January to April
students after admission decisions are made.
Summer Term: May to August*
• Follow the steps in your offer letter to accept.
* Course length and start dates vary.
Note: Students who receive an offer after June 1
will be assigned an alternate deadline date. Credit hours are values assigned to courses. Students
must complete a certain number of credit hours to
graduate from a degree program. Typical courses are
valued at 3 credit hours (1 term) or 6 credit hours (2 terms).
BE SURE TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
Courses are identified by Course Number
BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR CLASSES!
and Department Code. Introductory level courses
are indicated by course numbers in the 1000s;
e.g., ENGL 1200 is an introductory English course.
Most second level (2000) courses require completion
of the introductory level (1000) course.
W & M requirements are the written and math
compulsory courses required by all students to complete
a degree program.
Academic advisors are faculty representatives who
can assist you with course selection and developing
DID YOU KNOW? a successful academic plan. Advisors can also help
AP and IB credits are considered for you to understand the university’s rules and regulations.
admission, scholarships and transfer
credit! Final results must be received
Registration is the process of signing up for courses.
directly from the AP/IB Examination
Board and you must submit a Request
for University Credit form to be
Aurora is the U of M’s online registration and student
considered for transfer credit. information system. Aurora can be used to register for
courses, view class schedules, access booklists, obtain
tuition fee statements and more!
SIGN IN TO YOUR APPLICATION PORTAL TO CHECK
YOUR STATUS AND REVIEW ANY OUTSTANDING
DOCUMENTS AND IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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BEFORE YOU REGISTER
FIRST YEAR PLANNING GUIDE
The First Year Planning Guide is your go-to resource for
everything you need to know to prepare for university.
Use the guide to help you select and register for courses
in your first year.
2019-2020
Detailed information and instructional videos are also available FIRST YEAR
PLANNING
within the guide to teach you how to log in to Aurora, search for
course information, and register for classes.
GUIDE
Timetable Planning Forms can be used to design your fall and
winter course schedules once you have looked up information
about your classes.
➜umanitoba.ca/firstyear
SELECT YOUR COURSES
PL AN YOUR DEGREE
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Use the full Academic Calendar to look up course descriptions,
program and graduation requirements and the University of
Manitoba’s regulations and policies.
➜umanitoba.ca/calendar
Claim your UMNetID to access your computer accounts and
activate your @myumanitoba email.
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
➜umanitoba.ca/signUM
Lecture
M/W/F
50 minutes long
BIOL 1020 BIOL 1020 BIOL 1020
BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH AN ACADEMIC
ADVISOR BEFORE REGISTRATION! Lecture
T/R
75 minutes long
HIST 1200 HIST 1200
BIOL
1020
Lab
CONSENT FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE LAB
Once a week
1 to 2 hours long
ADMISSIONS OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE
TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO YOUR
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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REGISTRATION
DID YOU KNOW?
You can add or drop classes after your
initial Registration Time. Log in to Aurora
to manage your course registration
and to view a detailed schedule of your
classes, your tuition fee assessment,
a textbook list and more!
REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE
THE MOST OPTIMAL SCHEDULE
IS AVAILABLE TO YOU.
Once you have selected courses and created your
timetable, you are ready to register!
Visit Aurora on or after July 5 to view your Registration Time
(your personalized registration access time).
Log in to Aurora during your specific access time, which
will be sometime between July 9-15, and follow the steps
you learned in our tutorials to register for courses. You will
register for both your fall and winter courses
at this time.
➜ aurora.umanitoba.ca
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR
BOTH FALL AND WINTER COURSES!
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PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY
DID YOU KNOW?
Colleges offer a unique, small
community experience within a larger
university setting. Each college serves
as a home base for student members
where you can attend class, study,
eat, socialize and relax.
umanitoba.ca/colleges
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION QUALICO BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
Students beginning classes in the fall can attend a variety of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) students are invited
orientation events held throughout the summer months to to join the Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program. The
prepare for university. Attend an event on-campus to learn goal of QBTS is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous
more about your new community and participate in online students to the University of Manitoba by offering pre-
workshops to learn strategies for student success. orientation programming, academic learning support,
advising and special events.
Attend a Get Ready to Register session in early July to learn ➜ umanitoba.ca/qualicobridgetosuccess
more about selecting and registering for courses. Career
planning workshops are also available.
You can also begin your studies in the summer. Earn 3 credit Sign up for the Indigenous Student Weekly in Aurora to
hours towards your degree by taking the popular course Arts receive communications about the opportunities, supports
1110 - Introduction to University and participate in a range of and orientation events designed specifically for you!
activities to help make a successful transition to the U of M. ➜ aurora.umanitoba.ca
For a complete listing of orientation events, please visit
DOWNLOAD THE UMANITOBA MOBILE APP TO ACCESS
➜ umanitoba.ca/orientation AN INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP, BUS ROUTES, BOOK
LISTS, YOUR NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST AND MORE!RESOURCES
Academic Advisors NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST
umanitoba.ca/academic-advisors
MAY
Admissions Office o Accept admission and scholarship offer
umanitoba.ca/admissions o Receive information from U1 or your faculty
204-474-8808 (timing may vary by faculty)
Career Services o Claim your UMNetID and activate your @myumanitoba
email account
umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices
204-474-9456
JUNE
Financial Aid & Awards o Attend orientation events on June 1
umanitoba.ca/student/awards o Apply for student loan
204-474-9531 o Residence students: select dorm room and pay deposit
o Review the First Year Planning Guide
First Year Centre / University 1
umanitoba.ca/u1 Meet with an academic advisor to discuss course selection
o
204-474-6209 o I
ndigenous students: register for
Qualico Bridge to Success program
Indigenous Student Centre o A
pply for Arts 1110 - Introduction to University
umanitoba.ca/indigenous summer course
204-474-8850 o R
egister with Student Accessibility Services (if applicable)
International Centre JULY
umanitoba.ca/international
o Submit AP/IB results to Admissions Office
204-474-8501
o Attend a Get Ready to Register session
Registrar’s Office o View your Registration Time on July 5
umanitoba.ca/registrar o Register for fall and winter courses July 9-15
204-474-9420 o Apply for parking: umanitoba.ca/parking
Student Accessibility Services
AUGUST
umanitoba.ca/student/accessibility
204-474-7423 o Confirm your class schedule and textbook list
o Pick up your student ID card
Student Residences o Purchase your textbooks
umanitoba.ca/housing
204-474-9922 SEPTEMBER
o Residence move-in weekend — August 31 - September 1
o Attend orientation events on September 3
o Classes begin on September 4
The Student Recruitment team is available to assist you during
the transition from high school to university. Please contact us o Pay tuition fees
at 204-474-8808 or student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca o Activate your Recreation Services membership
o Apply for bursaries (deadline October 1)You can also read
