Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)

Transition Year Program

Some high school and mature students may find the transition to full-time study in an urban post-secondary institution challenging. The Transition Year Program is designed to help many new students build the academic and personal coping skills that will foster post-secondary success.

Here's how it works:

• All TYP students take a 'core' Academic Writing course with other TYP students. The Academic Writing course is a general degree requirement.
• The remaining courses may be chosen from a list of pre-selected 1st year courses. Five seats have been set aside in these pre-selected courses and reserved for TYP students.
• First year students are matched with a 2nd or 3rd year student as part of the TYP Mentor program. Mentors act as guides to campus and are an excellent point of contact for information.
• An Orientation is held prior to the start of classes. It is an essential part of the TYP and is mandatory for all TYP students. During Orientation students will become familiar with other supports and services available and receive First Year Advising.
• The TYP Coordinator is available throughout the year to assist with any issues that may arise (conducting study skills workshops, providing tutor assistance, contact with sponsors etc). 

Where do I begin?

To apply to the Transition Year Program, contact Randy White, Transition Year Program Coordinator in the Aboriginal Student Services Centre at 204.786.9983. The TYP Coordinator will assist all prospective students with the application process. Once admitted to the University, the coordinator will facilitate the registration process for TYP students.

All TYP applicants must meet the general entrance requirements of The University of Winnipeg. 

Download the TYP brochure here.

Contact:
Transition Year Program Coordinator
Randy White
phone: 204.786.9983
office: 2L01A (2nd Floor, Lockhart Hall, Room 01 A)