Apply to Brandon University

Applicants are admitted to Brandon University by completing the Admissions application online or by contacting Brandon University Admissions Office at admissions@brandonu.ca.

If accepted, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance from the Admissions Office.

Submit Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Checks

Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check (including vulnerable sector) and a Child Abuse Registry check are required after acceptance to complete entrance into all Education degree programs requiring placement in Manitoba Schools for field experiences (student teaching). Original checks for the Integrated Program students are to be submitted by September 1^st.

• Original checks must be submitted to the Faculty of Education main office within six months from the date of issue and they remain valid for two years.
• As the Faculty of Education considers checks valid for two years, it is recommended that the checks be dated May 15 or later, starting the year of acceptance, to minimize the number of check submissions that will be required throughout a program.
• Checks that are issued in an electronic format must be forwarded to fereport@brandonu.ca with the original results email and all required security information so that the Faculty of Education can access the check.

Steps to Obtain Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector (CRC) and Child Abuse Registry Check (CARC)

1. Apply for a CRC (including vulnerable sector) at your local police or RCMP Detachment. The Child Abuse Registry Self-Check Application forms are available online.  The CRC must be from an official police agency.
2. Any Criminal Records Check that indicates a possible record will be examined to determine whether the record is relevant to the applicant’s honesty, integrity and or suitability to the profession and whether the offence(s) constitute reasonable grounds to deny admission to the program and/or for teacher certification. Terms, conditions or limitations on registration, in accordance with the Professional Certification Unit of Manitoba may be applied.
3. The Field Experience office will require a record of the disposition of charges. A “Certification of No Criminal Record” can only be obtained with a submission of a set of fingerprints.  This is the students’ responsibility.
4. A school may deny entrance of a Student Teacher depending on the severity and circumstances of charges.
5. If a student incurs charges after the CRC &CARC are submitted it is imperative that the circumstances are discussed with the Director of Field Experience immediately. Failure to do so may jeopardize continuation in the Faculty of Education.
6. Remember that it can take 8 to 10 weeks to receive a CARC & 1 week for a CRC to be returned.

Meet Fifth Year Requirements

To enter Year 5 of the program, you must meet the following:

• Completed your Bachelor of Arts (90 credit hours);
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in both degrees (Arts and Education);
• Complete practicum placements 01:271 and 01:371; and
• Have a Valid and clean CRC with the vulnerable sector and CARC.

Permission from the Dean is required for exceptions from the above requirements If you have any questions or concerns with respect to your eligibility to enter Year 5, require assistance with selecting courses or registering for Year 5, or any other Education inquiries, please contact the Office Assistant, Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Education.

Once approved, you will be eligible to complete the fifth and final year of program entirely in Education.