The Access Program at the University of Manitoba will be holding a virtual information session on Wednesday April 13th, 2022 – 2:00 pm followed by a question and answer period. To register and receive the Zoom link, please email us at accessafp@umanitoba.ca.
Thinking about attending the University of Manitoba?
The University of Manitoba’s Access Program provides you with a comprehensive support network that allows you to forge your way towards a successful academic future.
Who is the Program for?
Preference is given to:
- Individuals who have not had the opportunity for successful university experience due to social, economic, geographic and cultural barriers, or a lack of formal education
- Indigenous people (Métis, Status, Non-Status, Inuit), residents of Northern Manitoba, and low income earners
- First-degree students with fewer than 27 credit hours (exceptions apply)
Please note, only residents of Manitoba can apply.
What is the Access Program?
Watch this video, to learn more about our program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1h1GfP6rJc
The Access Program provides academic and personal supports that are designed to increase student success. These include an extensive orientation to university expectations, common first year degree credit courses taught by Access Instructors in small classes, tutoring support, individualized academic advising, and personal and spiritual wellness supports provided by a counseling team and the Grandfather-in-Residence.
What university programs can you take as part of the Access Program?
University of Manitoba Access Program (UMAP) – open to all residents of Manitoba choosing an academic path leading to degrees in Social Work, Science, Arts, Kinesiology, Business, and Agriculture.
Health Careers Access Program (HCAP) – exclusive to Indigenous (Metis, Status, Non-Status, Inuit) residents of Manitoba, and designed to prepare you for entry to health-related professions such as Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy, Medical Rehabilitation (Physical, Occupational, and Respiratory Therapy), Nursing, and Midwifery.
What do students say about the Access Program?
Watch the videos posted on our website to find out how the Access Program has helped students like Brandon, Prairie-Rose and Kaitlin: https://umextended.ca/Access/
For further information and to complete our application, please visit our website: https://umextended.ca/university-manitoba-access-program/, or email accessafp@umanitoba.ca , or call 204-474-8000 or 1-800-432-1960 ext. 8000. Feel free to contact us. We’re here to help!
The application deadline is May 1, 2022.
