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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
March 1Canadian-curriculum-abroad applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • All Canadian/international high-school applicants studying Canadian curriculum abroad
  • March 1
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June 1Education final application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • June 1
  • Applications after March 1 are subject to space availability
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March 1Education recommended application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • March 1
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July 2Fall application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants to Arts/Science/Business/Kinesiology
  • offered Fall intake, programme/partner exceptions separate
  • July 2
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June 1 (extension)Fall international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • June 1 (extension)
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March 1Spring application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Spring intake
  • March 1
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February 15 (extension)Spring international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • February 15 (extension)
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July 2Suggested fall application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • July 2
  • UWinnipeg describes this as a suggested deadline and recommends applying three to four months before the intended start term
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March 1Suggested spring application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • March 1
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November 1Suggested winter application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • November 1
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November 1Winter application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Winter intake
  • November 1
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October 15 (extension)Winter international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • October 15 (extension)
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus); Anglais 40S or Français 40S where the published immersion rule applies
  • Core Mathematics 40S: Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential; exact major prerequisites can narrow this choice
  • One other 40S credit in a different subject area, within the five eligible Grade 12 credits
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through UWinnipeg admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    UWinnipeg admissionsUWinnipeg admissions
  3. Step 3$100 domestic application fee
    • The one-time non-refundable fee must be received before UWinnipeg starts assessing the application.
    University of Winnipeg application feeUniversity of Winnipeg application fee
  4. Step 4Final official high-school transcript
    • Manitoba applicants can self-report Grade 12 marks. For applications received by June 1, UWinnipeg automatically requests the final transcript from the high school.
    University of Winnipeg self-reporting gradesUniversity of Winnipeg self-reporting grades
  5. Step 5Apply for admission and disclose every secondary and postsecondary institution attended, including unsuccessful studies.
  6. Step 6Submit official secondary and postsecondary transcripts and proof of secondary graduation.
  7. Step 7Provide citizenship or immigration-status evidence if the calendar's applicant condition applies.
  8. Step 8Submit certified translations for records that are not in English or French.
  9. Step 9Provide English-language evidence if the university's language requirement applies.
  10. Step 10Complete a successful audition and gain acceptance to the School of Contemporary Dancers' Senior Professional Programme.
  11. Step 11For joint Dance: complete the partner School’s audition application and its video, in-person or available personal-assessment route; confirm the conflicting published dates with the School.
Applicant pathways
Manitoba regular high-school entry (2027–28)

Manitoba high-school applicants to all faculties except Education; programme-specific entry conditions also apply

  • At least 30 Manitoba high-school credits, including five Grade 12 credits (40 A, S, G or U); three must be 40S. Physical Education 40F cannot be one of the five.
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus) and core Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential).
  • Minimum admission average of 65%, calculated from one English 40S, one Mathematics 40S and one other 40S credit in a different subject area; the highest grade is used when more than one required-course option is available.
  • Français/French Immersion students can present Anglais 40S or Français 40S in place of English 40S.
Winnipeg 2027/28 viewbook Manitoba high-school qualification
REQUIREMENTS FOR A 3-YEAR BA IN DANCE Although the program objective is designed to promote development as a professional performer and entrants must demonstrate the desire and potential to meet that goal, for students who are not proceeding to Fourth-Year Honours, the 3-Year BA offers an opportunity to complete degree studies with professional dance training which may be used to contribute to careers in teaching, choreography, or other related areas.

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Successful audition and acceptance to the Senior Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers.
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Department admission condition

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Successful audition and acceptance to the Senior Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers. Students may enter into the program after completing a minimum of 30 credit hours. Entry, continuing, and graduation minimum GPA is 3.0 (B) in Honours subject courses and 2.5 (C+) in Non-Honours subject courses. The minimum 3.0 GPA (B) will be based on all attempts (including course repeats and failures) in Honours subject courses. The minimum 2.5 GPA (C+) in all Non-Honours subject courses will be calculated as for the general degree (i.e., F's are not included, and in the case of repeated courses, only the highest grade will be used).
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Published applicant-status routes

Regular, conditional, concurrent, accelerated, mature, visiting and second-degree applicants; exclusions remain scoped

  • A student admitted to the University will receive one of the following status designations: Regular: meets Regular Status entrance requirements. Conditional: has completed the high school courses for entrance requirements with an average between 50-64.99%. (International students are not eligible). Concurrent: has registered in a specified number of first- year University of Winnipeg courses while completing entrance requirements at the University’s Collegiate. International students must meet high school graduation requirements in their home country and have graduated. Accelerated: has special admission to a partial first-year Arts and Science program, while attending a Manitoba high school and simultaneously completing subjects necessary to meet regular entrance requirements. Mature: meets Mature Status entrance requirements, and will turn 21 years of age or older during the calendar year in which he/she first registers. (International students are not eligible) Mature Access: meets Mature Access criteria and may enroll in two specified courses. Upon successful completion (minimum grade of C), the student will move to Mature Status. (International students are not eligible) Probationary: has completed some university courses and does not meet the minimum performance standard. (International students are not eligible). Visiting: has a letter of permission from another university to take courses at The University of Winnipeg. Second Degree: has obtained a first university degree from The University of Winnipeg or another university. For more information on admission status categories, visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Other-province and international qualification

Applicants with Canadian out-of-province or international educational credentials

  • Admission requirements for Canadian and international students can be found online. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html a. Out-of-Province Canadian High School Applicants Candidates must present standing in Grade 12 English and meet the graduation requirements according to their home province. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/out- of-province-hs-students.html b. International Applicants Candidates will be considered for admission to the University on an individual basis. Meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission. The University reserves the right to set a level of academic proficiency to determine acceptance. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/how- to-apply.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
English-language evidence

Applicants whose first or primary language is not English

  • The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. That means you must have a level of ability in English that allows you to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. If English is not your first/primary language, you must show you are ready to study here by meeting the English Language Requirements of the University. Students will not be admitted until this requirement has been met, at the discretion of the Admissions Office. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/lang- req.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Transfer and advanced-standing rules

Applicants transferring postsecondary credit, or presenting AP/IB results

  • Students who have been pursuing post-secondary studies at another institution may apply for admission to the University, seeking to complete the work for a first Bachelor’s degree; such applicants must be students in good standing at the former institution. Students seeking a second Bachelor’s degree should refer to Degree and Major Requirements. Applicants seeking admission with transfer credit are advised that the courses transferred, together with those they subsequently take at The University of Winnipeg, must meet the general and specific requirements of the Faculty and department in which they choose to major. Applicants should not assume that they will complete the degree with a number of credit hours equal to the difference between total hours required for the degree and transferred hours. Credits that are transferred from institutions outside of Canada (excluding the USA) or non-AUCC institutions will be transferred in a “S” grades and will not count toward the overall grade point average of the student. a. Other Institutions Students wishing to have credits from another institution assessed for credit toward their degree at the University must disclose this on their application for admission and provide the necessary information like course descriptions within four months of being admitted. Documentation received after the four-month period will not be evaluated and no credit will be granted. Failure to disclose post- secondary studies can result in cancellation of acceptance or dismissal from the University. See website: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/transfer.html b. International Baccalaureate Program Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas for Higher Level and some Standard Level courses, provided a minimum score of 4 has been attained. An official copy of the International Baccalaureate results must be forwarded to the Admissions Office, or a request may be submitted to IB to enable the University to access official results electronically. Accepting credit is voluntary and students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/ap- and-ib-info.html c. Advanced Placement Program (College Board) Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas on the basis of Advanced Placement (College Board) examinations provided a minimum score of 3 has been attained (in some cases a score of 4 is required). An official mark statement from the College Board must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/ap-and-ib-info.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Manitoba self-reported marks

Manitoba high-school applicants seeking an offer before July 1

  • Self-report Grade 12 marks to receive an offer before July 1. Apply by June 1 for the university to request final high-school transcripts; after June 1, an offer requires a submitted high-school transcript.
Winnipeg mandatory Manitoba self-reported grades for early offers
Joint Dance admission and audition options

School of Contemporary Dancers Senior Professional Programme plus Winnipeg BA

  • Gain admission to both the School’s Senior Professional Programme and Winnipeg. The university specifies intermediate ballet and/or contemporary training and an audition.
  • The partner publishes video, in-person and personal-assessment routes; personal assessments depend on remaining places.
  • Video material includes ballet barre/centre and contemporary warm-up/centre combinations, including two travelling jumping combinations.
  • In-person auditions have two classes per day in ballet/contemporary and individual interviews. Accepted students confirm and pay the School deposit separately from university admission.
University-linked School of Contemporary Dancers current Senior Professional auditions: format and conflicting years
Dance audition dates need confirmation

Partner page combines 2027/28,2026/27 and conflicting audition/material dates

  • Detailed instructions name January 31,2027 application and February 18–19,2027 in-person auditions.
  • The same page’s header says February 18–19,2026 and its video-material sentence says January 31,2026.
  • The header reviews applications to May 30,2027 while the personal-assessment section ends May 28,2027. Confirm the applicable dates with the School.
University-linked School of Contemporary Dancers current Senior Professional auditions: format and conflicting years

Program facts

Academic minimum65% minimum
Work experienceDance production practicum

THFM-2605 applies stage-lighting study to the design and presentation of an actual dance performance. It is restricted to students accepted into the University of Winnipeg/School of Contemporary Dancers Dance Program and requires prior or concurrent THFM-2604. The practicum is pass/fail; this is a production course, not an external paid work term.

Winnipeg official course catalogue: THFM-2605, PDF page 295
Winnipeg official course catalogue: THFM-2605, PDF page 295Check work experience options

Courses

Named courses referenced in the current shared department calendar, resolved against the current course-description catalogue. Separate streams, degree routes and alternatives are included; this is a course menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

Dance calendar sample · Year 12 listed

The sample recommends DANC-1904.

University of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, Dance programme stream
Dance calendar sample · Year 22 listed

The sample recommends DANC-2904 and DANC-3911.

University of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, Dance programme stream
Dance calendar sample · Year 33 listed

The sample recommends DANC-3904, DANC-3910 and DANC-4911.

University of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, Dance programme stream
Dance calendar sample · Honours Year 44 listed

The sample recommends DANC-4910.

University of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, Dance programme stream
Additional published courses
  • DANC-1904Spring Dance Intensive I6 credits

    This is a practical and intensive studio course in dance.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage74
  • DANC-2904Spring Dance Intensive II6 credits

    This is a further development of DANC-1904(6) Spring Dance Intensive I.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage74
  • DANC-3904Spring Dance Intensive III6 credits

    This is a further development of DANC-2904(6) Spring Dance Intensive II.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage74
  • DANC-3910Dance Composition I6 credits

    This course explores methods of choreography and includes choreographic assignments culminating in public performances.

    Restrictions: Department Permission Required.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage74
  • DANC-3911Dance Paedagogy I6 credits

    This course explores methods of teaching in creative dance, ballet and modern at the elementary level and offers studio experience in teaching and/or assistant teaching.

    Restrictions: Department Permission Required.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage74
  • DANC-3912Special Studies in Dance I6 credits
  • DANC-4910Dance Composition II6 credits

    This course represents a further development of

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage75
  • DANC-4911Dance Paedagogy II6 credits

    This course places emphasis on the teaching of ballet and modern at the intermediate level and offers studio experience in teaching and/or assistant teaching.

    Restrictions: Honours Form Required.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage75
  • DANC-4912Special Studies in Dance II

    Published credit options: 3 or 6.

  • THFM-2604Introduction to Stage Lighting for Dance2 credits

    This course is intended specifically for students enrolled in the Dance Program with the objective of providing them with a basic introduction to stage lighting for dance.

    Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into The University of Winnipeg/School of Contemporary Dancers Dance Program and is offered on a pass/fail basis.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage295
  • THFM-2606Self Producing for Dance2 credits

    Through a series of lectures and demonstrations, this course introduces students in the Dance Program to a range of knowledge and skills required to self-produce dance programs.

    Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into The University of Winnipeg/School of Contemporary Dancers Dance Program and is offered on a pass/fail basis.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage295
Elective choices
  • The three-year single major requires 36 to 48 Dance credit hours. Single Honours requires 60 to 78 Dance credit hours, including at least 24 at the 4000 level.
  • Three named Theatre and Film courses for Dance students can count together for 6 credit hours towards the non-Dance course requirement.
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
The academic advising office serving Arts, Science, Business and Economics, and Kinesiology is on the first floor of the Rice Centre, 489 Portage Avenue. It provides general academic advising and degree audits. This is an advising location; course rooms and joint-provider sites remain separate. University-published office as indexed; live details could not be confirmed. Confirm before visiting.University of Winnipeg named-faculty academic advising office

Careers

Career examples

  • Performer
  • Choreographer
  • Artistic director
Scope and qualifications

University-published career pathways in the 2027–28 viewbook. Examples may require further study or professional registration; no graduate ranking or employment rate is published.

Costs

Undergraduate · 30 credit hours

Published cost estimate

2027–28 estimates · September 2027–April 2028 · Stated annual credit load · CAD

Canadian students example · Choose your category

Tuition$4,990–$5,530 est.
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

University-published tuition ranges · Faculty and courses determine charges

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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