Graduate Studies

Graduate Students

Graduate Studies REGISTRATION / STUDENT Information:

Registration Procedure:

Registration forms are available on the forms page. You must meet with your program advisor to discuss your course selection. Your registration form must be signed accordingly prior to submission of your registration form - without his/her signatures, your registration will not be processed and will be returned to the department.

In person registration is recommended but mailed / faxed registration forms will also be accepted as long as the registration form has appropriate signatures. If you live outside of Manitoba and are unable to meet with your program advisor in person, please consult with them via phone or email regarding your course selection.

Please submit your completed registration form to Student Central (1^st Floor Centennial Hall), 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 after which they will be processed in sequential order. If you have questions about your registration, please contact Eric Benson, Senior Records Officer, 204-786-9466 Room 1C16C.

It is strongly recommended that you do not wait until the final day to register. Please allow sufficient time for your form(s) to be processed to ensure you are registered properly in your course(s) of choice. Reminder: Directed Study/Project courses must first be approved by the department.

Thesis Writing Term (TWT) Information (excluding Theology & Marriage and Family Therapy)
If additional time is required upon completion of your allotted time to complete your degree, you may apply for a TWT (if Thesis Based Program). The “Thesis Writing Form” must be completed and submitted accordingly by dates on the form. There are no fees applied to your account during this TWT and it's not part of your “Continuance Term(s)”.

Continuance Term (CT) Information (excluding Theology & Marriage and Family Therapy)
If you require additional time to complete your degree beyond the “Thesis Writing Term” (if applicable), a Continuance Term is available and is in addition to your previous academic year(s). If you are requesting a Continuance Term, this form must be completed, submitted, and paid accordingly by dates on the form or late fees will be applied. See the form for more information about CT.

Course Selection / Username & Password / Email & Printing:
You may view your course sections by visiting WebAdvisor. If you already have a username/password, you may “Log In” directly (to view only - cannot register via WebAdvisor). If you do not have a username/password, you can “Log In” as a “Guest”. If you have questions about the sections you are viewing, please direct them to the specific department in question.

Once admitted, you will receive a letter signed by Colin Russell, University Registrar, containing your personal username and password. This information is required to access your University email and printing account. Please contact Dagmawit Habtemariam, Graduate Studies Enrolment and Budget Officer, at 204-786-9309 if you have not yet received this letter or require another copy.

Registration Dates/Times - 2013/2014 Academic Year:

Fall, Fall/Winter, and Winter Terms

All Graduate Study Programs (excluding Marriage and Family Therapy):
Registration Dates: July 2 - August 31, 2013
Note: Winter term registration continues through January 5, 2014

Marriage and Family Therapy Programs:
Registration Dates: 
Regular Status Students: July 2 - August 31, 2013
Undeclared Students:
Fall Term only: July 22 - August 31, 2013
Winter Term only: November 4, 2013 - January 5, 2014

All Graduate Programs:
Registration Times: Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Course Change Period: Fall & Fall/Winter Terms: September 3 - 17, 2013 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Note: Winter term Course Change Period, January 6 - 17, 2014

Registrations processed after the course change period will incur applicable late registration fees 

Spring/Summer Term
All Graduate Study Programs (excluding Marriage and Family Therapy):
Registration in Spring/Summer courses begins March 1^st of each year and must be completed by the first day of course commencement or late registration fees will be applied. See below for Directed Study/Project and 1, 2, and 3 week Intensive course registration dates.

NOTE:
Registration in Directed Study/Project courses in all Grad Study Programs in any term must be completed by the first day of course commencement or late registration fees will be applied.

Registration in 1, 2 or 3 week intensive courses in all Grad Study Programs in any term must be completed three (3) weeks prior to course commencement or late registration fees (will be applied.

Registration in Certificate in Theology courses must be completed by the first day of course commencement or late registration fees will be applied (unless a 1, 2, or 3 week intensive - then said rules apply).

For courses that do not fall into one of the categories listed above, please contact Eric Benson, Senior Records Officer, 204-786-9466 Room 1C16C.

The 2013/2014 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule will be posted on the University website as soon as it is available.

NOTE: All fees for "Program" based Masters programs are 100% non-refundable if "Program" withdrawal occurs AFTER the add/drop date of the first term of acceptance. 

Tuition Payments:

Fee statements/invoices are not mailed out, it is the responsibility of the student to view WebAdvisor for all fees that are outstanding as well as applicable due dates. Fees are due on the following deadlines:

Fall & Fall/Winter Terms: Due September 17, 2013
Winter Term: Due January 17, 2014
1, 2 or 3 week Intensive Courses: Due two (2) weeks prior to course commencement
Certificate in Theology, Dir Std/Prj, SPE Courses: Due by the first day of course commencement
Marriage & Family Therapy Spring Term: Due April 11, 2014
Program Fees with a Start or Renewal Term of Spring: Due May 1st of EACH year (all programs excluding Theology & MFT).

NOTE: fee deadlines are also available via WebAdvisor in “My Account”.

For courses that do not fall into the categories listed above, please contact Eric Benson, Senior Records Officer, 204-786-9466 Room 1C16C.

Note: late payment fees will be applied if paid after said deadlines . Upon necessity, a payment plan may be available after review by Eric Benson.

Tuition/fees may be paid via the following method:

DROP-BOX Located on East wall across from Security Office, Centennial Hall and Student Central. Cheques, money orders or certified cheques only, made payable to The University of Winnipeg. The Student Number must be written on front or back of each cheque

BY MAIL to The University of Winnipeg, Student Financial Services, Room 1C18, 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3B 2E9 (must be received by due date)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND WEB SERVICES - Telephone and On-line Payment Systems via your Financial Institution. (Web Advisor offers a link to your home banking financial institution for online payments)

WEB ADVISOR/CREDIT CARDS ONLY - payments by Visa or Master Card might be an accepted method of payment by Sept 1, 2011 via your University of Winnipeg Web Account. (A Convenience Fee of $75.00 will be applied on each Web Payment).

IN PERSON at Student Central (located in Centennial Hall at Lockhart Hall entrance on the Main Floor). Interac, cheque or cash only. Students are cautioned against carrying large amounts of cash. Credit card payments are NOT accepted at Student Central.

Tuition Fees / Incidental Fees / Late Registration & Payment Fees:

Theology & Marriage and Family Therapy Students

Once your registration is submitted, it's your responsibility to view WebAdvisor for applicable fees owed and to pay by said deadlines (link or see above? Depending on page set up, etc.). All courses must be registered by said deadlines (link…depending on page setup?). Courses registered after said deadlines will incur a $25.00 late registration fee per course. Payment is required by said deadlines or a $25.00 late payment fee will be applied per course.

All other Programs are assessed a yearly “program charge” and must have this charge triggered by the end of the course change period for Fall Term, Winter Term, and by May 1st if Spring/Summer (depending on program “start date” and Continuance Term dates). The “program charge” is applied once a year and is normally triggered once the registration form is submitted. If your “program charge” is applied after the course change period due to late registration submission, late registration fees will be applied.

Late Registration Fees:

Program Charge late registration fee: $125.00
Late registration fee (subsequent terms): $ 25.00 / course
Late Payment Fees:
Program Charge late payment fee: $125.00 if fees owing greater than $500.00
$ 75.00 if fees owing between $250.00 - $499.99
$ 25.00 if less than $250.00

 

Tuition Fees (*subject to change) may be found here.

Sponsored students:

If you are a sponsored student, you must identify this accordingly on the registration form you complete when registering for courses (check box).  Please note: the “Authorization to Invoice” form at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/cms-filesystem-action/pdfs/future/auth-invoice-form.pdf must be completed by the sponsoring agency and submitted to Saurabh Prasad at Student Central BEFORE the deadline to pay fees or applicable late payment fees will be applied.  For more questions about sponsors, please contact Saurabh Prasad  at 204-786-9884. 

Student ID card:

You will require a University of Winnipeg Student ID card in order to access the Library, purchase bus passes at a student rate as well as other access. You may pick up this card from Student Central, 1^st floor, Centennial Hall, near the Ellice Avenue entrance to campus. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. You may contact Student Central by phone 204-779-UWIN (8496), or by fax 204-783-4996.

International Students New Procedure - Study Permit Required (effective May 30, 2012):

The Government of Canada requires students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada. Effective immediately, The University of Winnipeg requires an up-to-date record of your Study Permit to ensure your eligibility to study in Canada at The University of Winnipeg.

All registered international students at The University of Winnipeg must present their original Study Permit to Eric Benson, Senior Records Officer, 204-786-9466 Room 1C16C. Current records of this information is required to ensure your eligibility to study in Canada at the University of Winnipeg. Registrations may not be processed until this document has been submitted.

It is important to renew your Study Permit well before it expires to ensure your continued eligibility. Any renewed Study Permit must be presented to Eric Benson in order to update the student record.

UWSA Health Plan:

The University of Winnipeg Student Association (UWSA) Health Plan is available upon request. There is both single and family coverage available. If you wish to opt-in, you must complete a UWSA Health Plan application form available from the UWSA office. All students can extend their UWSA health coverage to their spouse and/or dependents. For more information about the UWSA Health Plan, please contact Priyanka Kumar at health@theuwsa.ca or by phone 204-786-9992.