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:
- Submit the University Application Form.
- 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.