Adult Learner Services

Getting Started

The University of Winnipeg has many different categories of Admission and your academic background will determine which category is right for you.

For adult learners, the two most common types of admission are Regular Status Admission and Mature Status Admission. Regular status means that you have completed regular high school requirements (even if high school was a few years ago!) or by obtaining a Mature Student High School Diploma.  Mature Status offers a variety of alternatives. In addition, Mature Access Admission is designed for students who may not meet either the Regular or Mature Status Admission. More detailed admissions information can be found at How to Apply.

Regular Status Admission

You have the qualifications for admission as a regular student based on your Grade 12 courses, grades and proof of graduation. Those applicants who wish to transfer from another college or university are also considered under this type of admission.

Mature Status Admission

You are at least 21 years of age and you do not meet Regular Status admission requirements. You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you meet at least one of the following conditions:

• graduation from High School but without the specific subject requirements for Regular Admission
• standing in minimum three approved 40S courses, or their equivalent, obtained within the last three years but without High School graduation
• qualification for Junior Matriculation standing (prior to 1964)
• completion of the equivalent of one semester of work at another post-secondary institution (e.g. technical college, bible college, bible school), and a minimum 2.0 GPA (C)
• completion of a continuing education certificate or diploma program consisting of at least one semester of studies (at least three full course credits)
• minimum grade of C on every course attempted on Mature Status at another university
• completion of the GED (General Education Development) test, for information contact the Department of Advanced Education & Literacy, Adult Learning and Literacy, GED Testing Services: website - www.gov.mb.ca/all, phone - 1.800.853.7402, fax -204.726.6339, mail - GED Testing Services, 362-340 9th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6C2

Mature Access Admission

For details, please see these two documents:
Mature Access Information Sheet [PDF]
Application Guidelines for Writing your Statement of Intent [PDF]

How to Apply

For early notification of admission and the best possible selection of courses apply by:
March 1st for Fall or Fall/Winter registration - Deadline is July 2nd
October 1st for Winter registration - Deadline is December 1st
February 1st for Spring/Summer registration - Deadline is March 15th

• To apply for admission to the University of Winnipeg you may download an application or apply online.
• Complete the Application for Admission form and submit it to the University of Winnipeg Admissions Office in Student Services or Student Central, including the following:
• academic transcripts for any education completed (includes high school transcripts, GED test results, transcripts from other post-secondary institutions, or documentation of any other education). Original official documents ONLY: photocopies will not be accepted.
• application fee ($80)
• notarized or original  proof of name change if academic credentials or other documents are in a different last name
• notarized or original proof of age (birth certificate, driver's license, or passport). Proof of age is required for Mature Status and Mature Access applicants only.

What if you have been admitted to the University of Winnipeg before?

You will need to complete an Application for Continuance form (download here). Return your completed, dated and signed Application for Continuance to Student Central and include, if applicable:

• notarized or original proof of name change if you have had a change of name since you last attended the University of Winnipeg
• original official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended since last attending the University of Winnipeg
• Application for Continuance fee ($30.00)

• How do I submit a completed Application for Admission or Continuance:

• by mail: University of Winnipeg, Admissions Department, 515 Portage Avenue, Wpg., MB, R3B 2E9
• in-person at Student Central
• complete online (only for Application for Admission) - followed by submitting all original official documents (see above) either by mail, drop off or in-person
  

Office Hours:
Student Central - off Ellice Avenue entrance
8:15am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am - 4:15pm Friday