Accepted International Students
Questions about my Acceptance
Q: Can I get my original credentials (transcripts, diplomas) back, now that I've been accepted?
A: Typically, foreign credentials are returned by courier with the official Acceptance Package. If this did not occur, we would be happy to return your documents by mail, or hold them until you arrive on campus. Contact the Admissions Office.
If your credentials are Canadian, they become property of the UW Admissions Office and are not returned.
Q. What about the transfer credits I earned at other schools?
A. If you were eligible for transfer credit, you would have received a transfer equivalency report with your acceptance letter, or an official notice requesting any needed documents for evaluation purposes. You may like to check your Student History in WebAdvisor for further confirmation of your transfers.
If you see that certain course work did not transfer, there could be a number
of reasons: you may have reached the transfer maximum (60 credit hours), your
course work did not qualify for transfer credit, we didn’t have a
pre-established UW transfer equivalency for that course, or other reasons.
To discuss
your situation, contact international.admissions@uwinnipeg.ca or
204.786.9159. You may be asked to submit course outlines (or syllabi) for your
previous work - see Course Outlines
Please note: During the summer months (June - August) the availability of faculty to evaluate transfer credit is very limited. If you submit your course outlines by June 1, they are likely to be evaluated prior to the start of Fall term; otherwise, the evaluation may not take place until after the start of Fall term.
Q. What if I want to defer my admission for a year, do I need to re-apply?
A. Your admission is valid for one calendar year from the term on which you were first admitted. Within that time frame, you will not need to re-apply, but you must notify the Admissions Office of your deferral and newly anticipated start date. Please email or call the Admissions Office.
After one calendar year, you will need to re-apply by completing an Application for Continuance Form and paying a fee.
Q. What if I need to designate someone else (e.g. parent, guardian, spouse) to register for me or to have access to my records (including grades)?
A. If you would like to designate someone else to register on your behalf, you must complete and submit an "Authorization for Release of Information" form:
See Forms
The University of Winnipeg recognizes the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of student records, as described in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The University will not disclose your information without your written consent and will safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Q. Can I receive academic recognition for what I’ve learned through work and life experiences?
A. Find out through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). It is an educational initiative that provides learners with opportunities to identify, demonstrate and gain recognition for what they already know and can do. It is for learners who have significant informal learning through work and life experiences. This learning may be deemed appropriate to meet admissions requirements or be equivalent to university level credit.For more information, see Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Other questions?
Contact: Admissions - International
Phone: +1.204.786.9159
Email: international.admissions@uwinnipeg.ca
Location: 1st floor, Ashdown Hall
Website: International-Applying for Admission
