University 1 YOUR FIRST YEAR AT UM
UNIVERSITY 1 University 1 (U1) is a direct entry option with a unique, flexible approach to your first year at UM. Starting in U1 gives you the opportunity to meet the admission or first year requirements for one or more target degree programs. YEAR 1
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U1 is the most common direct entry program and will not add any time or cost to your degree; it serves as year 1 of any three- or four-year degree.
WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSITY 1? Choose University 1 if: •
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you are undecided, or choosing between one or more target degree programs you are interested in a program that requires one or more years of prior university study you would like guidance from academic advisors in the First Year Centre who specialize in the transition from high school to university
FIRST YEAR CENTRE The First Year Centre is home to University 1 and is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about being a first year student at the University of Manitoba. Making decisions about your first year can be challenging when there are so many choices and opportunities. Registration advisors and academic advisors at the First Year Centre can help you figure it out! If you’re a first year student in U1 or any degree program, the First Year Centre can help: •
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answer questions about program and degree requirements, as well as university policies and procedures review your progress, evaluate your academic plans and connect you to campus resources as needed provide assistance and support if you experience challenges or difficulties that affect your studies discuss the impact of academic decisions before you take action
NEXT STEPS Submit your application The deadline to apply for Fall admission is March 1. Questions about your application? admissions@umanitoba.ca umanitoba.ca/applynow
Connect with Financial Aid and Awards Learn more about entrance scholarships, bursaries, and student loans for first year students. umanitoba.ca/student/awards
Explore the First Year Planning Guide To start preparing for university, check out the First Year Planning Guide. This online document is your best resource for planning your first year and has essential information on: high school prerequisities required for university-level courses how to choose your first year courses • timetabling and registration • •
Check back in June to view the new Guide! umanitoba.ca/firstyear
Questions about starting university? Connect with the First Year Centre
205 Tier Building 1-204-474-6209
fycentre@umanitoba.ca umfirstyearcentre
“I entered U1 because my program of choice didn’t have a direct entry option directly from high school. Something that surprised me in U1 was how many academic supports were available. The writing tutors were very helpful to me in my first year. The First Year Centre advisors were also really helpful in ensuring that I was getting all of the coursework that I needed for my desired program. If you’re not sure where to start, ask questions. Everyone is so helpful!” - Sari, Faculty of Architecture
First Year Centre 205 Tier Building fycentre@umanitoba.ca 1-204-474-6209
umanitoba.ca/firstyear umanitoba.ca/u1