AG SCHOOL | A QUICK GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR AG SCHOOL
Entrance requirements Like all post-secondary institutions, ag schools have their own requirements for attendance. Universities will typically demand a higher degree of academic performance in high school or previous post-secondary education, while technical and applied institutions generally (but not always) place more emphasis on technical aptitude. Many institutions, however, feature special circumstance entries for applicants who may not meet minimum academic requirements but can prove their value as potential students. Below are certain academic provisions for three post-secondary agriculture programs across the Prairies. Always inquire with the institution you are looking to attend for the most up-todate entrance requirements. 40
University of Manitoba’s Diploma in Agriculture The Diploma in Agriculture program has a special consideration category for students whose academic records may not be competitive in the selection process. Applicants are eligible for special consideration if they A.) have academic records that are not a true reflection of their academic and intellectual merit due to exceptional life circumstances (such as physical, educational, geographical and other obstacles) or B.) display skills and attributes in any or all personal, work, or community activities which indicate they can make a significant contribution to the agriculture diploma program or can make a significant contribution to Manitoba’s agri-food industry and/or rural and northern indigenous communities.