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Applying for Admission

General Information

All applications to the Developmental Studies program are submitted online to the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Office: 

Students who have been previously enrolled at University of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ and are returning after more than a one year absence must complete a Continuance form.

Deadline Dates

Developmental Studies has a rolling admission, but we highly encourage students to apply at least 4-5 months before they wish to start school. This allows time for your application to be processed. The suggested deadlines to apply are:

  • Fall (September): July 2
  • Winter (January): November 1
  • Spring (May): March 1

Admission to Stream C (Child Development and Child Care Stream)

To enroll in Stream C, applicants must first apply for admission to the University of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ and then be selected to the program. 

Application Routes: 

  • Category A: Applicants holding a two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma or an equivalent diploma from another community college.

        Stream C - Diploma Entry Degree Requirements [PDF]

  • Category B: Applicants entering directly from high school or transferring from another faculty/program.

You must meet the University of Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ's general admission requirements. No specific courses required. Please visit: Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Requirements | Future Student | Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ (uwinnipeg.ca)

        Stream C - Direct Entry Requirements [PDF]

 

Application Steps: 

  1. Submit the University Application Form.
  2. Complete the Stream C Application Form: In addition to the University Application form, students must also submit a Program Application Form for Stream C, which includes:
  • Developmental Studies Stream-C Application Form [PDF]
  • Two Letters of Reference: One of which must be from an employer, a supervisor, or colleague in an employment or a volunteer position. Candidates should not submit reference letters from family members.
  • Autobiography: A personal narrative, no longer than 4 standard pages with 1.5 line spacing, addressing:
    • Personal background and motivation for entering the childcare field;
    • Academic profile, including strengths and weaknesses;
    • Work experience, outlining jobs held and involvement in any organizations and associations;
    • Special abilities or interests in the arts, languages, athletics, etc.; and
    • Academic and professional goals, indicating whether studies will be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

   3. Diploma Submission: If applicable, diploma entry applicants must provide the original ECE II Diploma and, if available the ECE III Diploma. 

Submission Process

All application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Office. A copy will be  forwarded to the Developmental Studies office for review. After the review process is complete, the Director of Developmental Studies will notify the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Office of the applicant's acceptance status. Student will then receive an official acceptance letter from the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Office.